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Singapore 'cruise-to-nowhere' turns back after COVID-19 case aboard

2 Oct 14:27 Key points summarised by AI

Royal Caribbean's 'Quantum of the Seas' cruise, operating out of Singapore, returned to port early and quarantined 2,000 guests after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19.
This incident marks a setback for Singapore's tourism revival plans, as these 'cruises-to-nowhere' were part of an initiative to restart the industry amidst the pandemic.

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.