Three-year-old rescued from rubble, Turkey quake death toll hits 81

13 Sept 09:06 Key points summarised by AI

A three-year-old girl was miraculously rescued from collapsed buildings in Izmir, Turkey, 65 hours after a powerful earthquake, marking a rare survival amidst the devastation.
The earthquake led to a death toll of 81 in Turkey and two in Greece, injuring 962 people and becoming Turkey's deadliest quake in nearly a decade.
Rescue operations persist in Izmir's collapsed buildings, as authorities deploy over 3,500 tents and 13,000 beds for temporary shelter to aid victims.

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.