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Record rain leaves at least 7 dead in South Korean capital

13 Sept 11:39 Key points summarised by AI

Torrential rain in South Korea's capital, Seoul, caused at least seven deaths and widespread disruption overnight.
The city experienced its worst rainfall in decades, with over 100mm per hour and an accumulated 420mm by Tuesday morning, leading to submerged roads, subways, and buildings, particularly in the affluent Gangnam district.
The severe weather resulted in power outages, stranded commuters, and multiple fatalities from flooding, electrocution, and landslides.
Authorities raised the crisis alert to its highest level, and President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered immediate focus on preventing further casualties and accelerating recovery efforts.
A Korea Meteorological Administration official linked the sharp increase in precipitation and frequent torrential rains to the broader trend of climate change.

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.