Thousands ordered to evacuate from Sydney floods

13 Sept 11:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thousands of Sydney residents are under evacuation orders as torrential rains cause rivers to overflow and the city's largest dam, Warragamba, to spill.
Emergency services have rescued approximately 20 people from floodwaters, with officials noting rivers are rising faster than expected and may exceed previous deadly flood levels.
The severe flooding highlights Australia's increasing vulnerability to extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.

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.