Air India repatriation flight crash-lands, at least 17 killed

14 Sept 09:49 Key points summarised by AI

An Air India Express Boeing-737 repatriation flight from Dubai overshot the runway during heavy rain near Kozhikode, India, resulting in a fatal crash.
The accident claimed at least 17 lives and injured over 100 of the 190 passengers and crew on board, making it India's worst passenger aircraft accident since 2010.
The aircraft's fuselage split into at least two sections after falling into a 35-foot valley, but notably, it did not catch fire, which significantly aided rescue efforts.
Initial investigations suggest adverse weather conditions played a role, with the pilot reportedly struggling to land due to heavy rain before the crash.

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.