Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
UN urges 'genuine political process' between Israel and Hamas
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UN urges 'genuine political process' between Israel and Hamas
13 Sept 21:38Key points summarised by AI
UN officials advocate for a "genuine political process" and human development in Gaza to resolve the conflict's root causes and prevent future violence.
The recent 11-day conflict inflicted severe devastation, resulting in 248 Palestinian and 12 Israeli deaths, widespread homelessness, and significant psychological trauma due to relentless bombardment.
International humanitarian aid is now reaching Gaza, but reconstruction efforts face immense hurdles given extensive infrastructure damage and the long-stalled peace talks.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
19 Oct 12:56Key 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.