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Hurricane Hanna's winds battering south Texas coast, area hit hard by COVID

13 Sept 05:43 Key points summarised by AI

Hurricane Hanna, the first of the 2020 Atlantic season, made landfall as a Category 1 storm on the south Texas coast, unleashing destructive winds, storm surge, and flash flood risks.
The hurricane directly impacted a region already grappling with a severe surge in COVID-19 cases, complicating emergency responses, shelter operations, and hospital capacity.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 32 counties, emphasizing the unprecedented challenge of managing a hurricane amidst a widespread pandemic.
Local officials advised residents to prioritize COVID-19 safety measures, such as mask-wearing, even during evacuations and in crowded shelters.

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.