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Classes for Myanmar students the border suspended to prevent spread of coronavirus

13 Sept 14:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thai officials temporarily suspended classes for about 350 Myanmar students at a border school in Kanchanaburi as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.
Border health services in Sangkhla district, often utilized by Myanmar people, were also suspended following a surge of new coronavirus infections in Myanmar.
Myanmar's Rakhine state, particularly its capital Sittwe, reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, leading to a curfew and mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers.
Thai medical experts recommended closing borders with Myanmar to prevent the potential spread of the disease by illegal workers and urged increased swab testing for high-risk individuals and those with flu-like symptoms.

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.