Alleged drug lord dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo' arrested in Amsterdam

13 Sept 14:26 Key points summarised by AI

Tse Chi Lop, 57, dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo' and alleged leader of the 'Sam Gor' crime syndicate, was arrested in Amsterdam following a request from Australian authorities.
He is suspected of leading Asia’s biggest crime syndicate, a major global producer and supplier of methamphetamines, laundering billions through businesses in Southeast Asia.
Australian authorities are pushing for his extradition to face trial, linking him to a 2012-13 operation that targeted a syndicate importing substantial quantities of heroin and methamphetamine into Australia.
His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in dismantling a multi-billion dollar illicit drug market, primarily sourcing from the 'Golden Triangle' region.

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.