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Tongan 'real life Aquaman' survives 27-hour swim after tsunami

14 Sept 02:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lisala Folau, a 57-year-old Tongan man, incredibly survived a 27-hour swim after being swept out to sea during a devastating tsunami.
Despite being disabled and unable to walk properly, Folau battled powerful waves for 7.5 km (4.7 miles) to reach the main island of Tongatapu.
His extraordinary tale of survival quickly went viral, earning him the moniker 'real life Aquaman' on social media for his resilience.
The tsunami, triggered by the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano eruption, caused widespread damage, including the near-total destruction of Folau's home island of Atata.

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.