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Half of China hit by drought in worst heatwave on record

13 Sept 07:31 Key points summarised by AI

A record-breaking heatwave has caused a crippling drought across half of China, extending to the Tibetan Plateau and potentially ranking as one of the worst in global history.
The drought severely impacts the Yangtze river basin, home to over 370 million people, leading to industrial power cuts, record low water levels affecting hydropower, and widespread wildfires.
Authorities announced a 10 billion yuan subsidy for rice farmers as the drought poses a "severe threat" to the autumn harvest, potentially increasing demand for global food imports.
Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of these extreme weather phenomena, including heatwaves, flash floods, and droughts, to 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.