AI In-Brief

Thailand News in Brief

Thai PBS World

Thailand and the world, every day

AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.

Six dead in Istanbul blast, Erdogan says it 'smells like terrorism'

13 Sept 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

An explosion on Istanbul's bustling Istiklal Avenue killed six people and injured 81, triggering a rapid emergency response.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan described the incident as a "bomb attack that 'smells like terrorism'," asserting that the culprits would be punished.
Initial intelligence indicates a woman may have been involved, possibly by placing a device that was either timed or detonated remotely.
The blast is Istanbul's first major attack in several years, occurring in a city previously targeted by various militant groups, though no group has yet claimed responsibility.

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.