Strong earthquake kills at least 280 in Afghanistan

14 Sept 02:30 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan near the Pakistani border, resulting in at least 280 deaths and hundreds of injuries, primarily in Paktika and Khost provinces.
Authorities launched rescue operations, utilizing helicopters to reach remote mountain villages where the death toll is expected to climb.
The disaster compounds Afghanistan's severe economic crisis under Taliban rule, prompting an appeal for international humanitarian aid.
The region's high seismic activity, due to colliding tectonic plates, makes it prone to such events.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 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.