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Volcano erupts near Tonga, islanders rush to escape waves

14 Sept 16:28 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful undersea volcano, Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai, erupted near Tonga, generating large tsunami waves that crashed ashore and forced islanders to higher ground.
Tsunami warnings were issued for Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa, with reports of widespread ashfall, thunder, and lightning near the eruption site.
Communications with Tonga were severely impacted, hindering immediate damage assessments, while New Zealand's military prepared to offer aid.
The eruption was massive, creating a 5-kilometer-wide ash plume and prompting the evacuation of Tonga's King Tupou VI along with many other residents.

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.