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Escape tunnel underneath Berlin Wall opens to public

13 Sept 06:14 Key points summarised by AI

An escape tunnel beneath the Berlin Wall at Bernauer Strasse opened to the public for the first time, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the border's opening.
Dug in 1970 by West Berlin escapees to help friends and family flee East Germany, the 100-meter tunnel was discovered and partially destroyed by East German authorities before completion.
The new exhibit allows visitors to view the original, narrow tunnel 7.5 meters underground, offering an authentic glimpse into the courage of those who resisted the East German regime.
Ulrich Pfeifer, one of the tunnel's civil engineers, shared his personal motivation, driven by family separation and his girlfriend's imprisonment for an escape attempt, highlighting the profound human impact of the Wall.

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.