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All homes on one of Tonga's islands destroyed, three dead

13 Sept 07:09 Key points summarised by AI

A massive volcanic eruption and tsunami destroyed all homes on Tonga's Mango island, severely damaged other islands, and confirmed three deaths, with more casualties feared.
Communication remains severely hampered due to a severed undersea cable, making it challenging to fully assess the disaster's scale across the affected areas.
Aid efforts face significant obstacles, including ash-covered runways and damaged wharves, while clean water contamination is a critical concern for residents.
New Zealand and Australia are deploying ships and aircraft carrying water, supplies, and survey teams to assist Tonga, despite the logistical challenges.

19 Oct 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.