24 dead in Japan fire at mental health clinic

14 Sept 01:39 Key points summarised by AI

A devastating fire at a mental health clinic in Osaka, Japan, resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people.
Police are investigating the incident as a possible arson, with reports suggesting a man dispersed liquid to start the blaze on the fourth floor.
The fire, which raged for half an hour, quickly claimed lives, with most victims believed to have suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed condolences and pledged a thorough investigation to prevent future occurrences, noting the rarity of such deadly fires in Japan.

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.