Half the world unprepared for disasters: UN

23 Sept 05:29 Key points summarised by AI

The UN warns that half of the world's countries lack advanced early warning systems, crucial for mitigating the multiplying impact of extreme weather and climate disasters.
Nations with inadequate early warning systems face an average of eight times greater mortality from disasters compared to those with strong protective measures.
Poorer regions and small island developing states, most vulnerable to climate shocks, are critically under-equipped, exacerbating their risk despite the proven effectiveness of these systems in reducing fatalities.
The UN aims for all countries to implement multi-hazard early warning systems within five years, presenting an action plan at the upcoming COP27 climate summit to address this urgent global disparity.

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.