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Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000 but toll expected to rise

15 Sept 01:59 Key points summarised by AI

A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan killed at least 1,000 people and injured over 600, with the death toll anticipated to climb as rescue efforts reach remote mountain villages.
The magnitude 6.1 quake, the deadliest since 2002, primarily struck the eastern province of Paktika, reducing houses to rubble and causing widespread destruction.
Rescue operations face significant challenges due to the remote terrain, recent flooding, and the Taliban government's limited access to international aid, though they have requested and welcomed foreign assistance.

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.