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Australia floods: why the country is battling weather again

13 Sept 15:13 Key points summarised by AI

Torrential rains are causing widespread severe flooding across southeast Australia, particularly in Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania, leading to thousands of evacuations and inundated homes.
Victoria is the hardest-hit state, with several rivers reaching major flood levels, including the Goulburn River peaking above 1974 records.
Australia's repeated flooding is primarily driven by a third consecutive La Nina weather phenomenon and a negative Indian Ocean Dipole, both contributing to above-average rainfall.
Authorities warn of continued above-average rainfall and widespread flooding risks for eastern and northern Australia through spring and early summer, as rivers remain high and dams are full.

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.