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Super typhoon Nanmadol bears down on Japan's Kyushu island

1 Oct 01:25 Key points summarised by AI

Super typhoon Nanmadol made landfall on Japan's southernmost main island of Kyushu, with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issuing warnings of unprecedented gales, high waves, and potential record rainfall leading to floods and landslides.
The powerful storm has caused significant disruptions, including widespread train cancellations, the temporary closure of around 950 Seven-Eleven stores, and production halts at three Toyota factories, as it is forecast to track east across Japan.

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.