Death toll reaches 27 in quake that hit Turkey, Greek island

13 Sept 13:11 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 6.6-6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey's Aegean coast and the Greek island of Samos, causing widespread destruction and a high death toll.
The quake resulted in at least 27 fatalities and over 800 injuries across both regions, with Izmir, Turkey, suffering the most significant impact from collapsed buildings.
Rescue teams are actively searching for survivors in the rubble of eight collapsed buildings in Izmir, successfully extracting some individuals and their pets amidst ongoing aftershocks.
The disaster also triggered a small tsunami, flooding coastal areas in Turkey's Seferihisar district and on Samos, further complicating rescue and recovery efforts.

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

19 Oct 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.