Five killed, 120 injured in Iran earthquake

13 Sept 09:07 Key points summarised by AI

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Iran, resulting in five fatalities and 120 injuries in the early hours of Friday.
The shallow quake, centered southeast of Tabriz in East Azerbaijan Province, destroyed at least 30 houses, with rescue efforts ongoing in 41 rural villages.
Iran frequently experiences seismic activity due to its location on major tectonic plates, having suffered numerous devastating earthquakes in recent decades, including the 2003 Bam quake that killed 31,000.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.