Death toll climbs to 22 in Lagos high-rise collapse

13 Sept 11:28 Key points summarised by AI

A 21-storey building under construction in Lagos, Nigeria, collapsed, with the death toll rising to 22 and nine survivors rescued as of Wednesday.
Rescue operations entered their third day, though hopes of finding more survivors are diminishing despite ongoing efforts.
The incident highlights Nigeria's frequent building collapses, often attributed to substandard materials, negligence, and inadequate enforcement of construction standards, which authorities suggest were factors in this collapse.
Distraught relatives and friends of the victims are present at the scene, expressing anger and frustration over the perceived slow pace of rescue operations.

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.