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Hurricane Ian death toll climbs to 83, officials defend response

13 Sept 09:11 Key points summarised by AI

Hurricane Ian's death toll has risen past 80, predominantly in Florida, with expectations of further increases as search teams access previously cut-off areas.
Florida officials, particularly in Lee County, are defending their evacuation orders amidst criticism, asserting that warnings were issued once the county was within the hurricane's probable track.
The storm inflicted catastrophic damage across Florida and the Carolinas, including widespread power outages, demolished infrastructure, and is projected to incur tens of billions in recovery costs.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are scheduled to visit Florida to assess the devastation firsthand, following a visit to Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Fiona.

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.