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Turtles and see-through frogs on agenda at wildlife summit

13 Sept 12:49 Key points summarised by AI

A global wildlife summit in Panama is prioritizing decisions on protecting translucent glass frogs and 12 types of freshwater turtles, which are heavily impacted by international trade and habitat loss.
Delegates maintained the ban on white rhinoceros horn trade, rejected Zimbabwe's request for ivory trade, and upheld the ban on Siamese crocodile trade, while authorizing exports of some captive-bred caimans and saltwater crocodiles.
The summit is actively debating regulating the trade of the increasingly popular glass frog and two matamata turtle species, alongside discussions on new protections for shark families and an ultimatum to Mexico regarding the critically endangered vaquita porpoise.
A positive outcome emerged as the Aleutian cackling goose was moved from the list of most threatened species, signifying a successful recovery due to conservation efforts.

Yesterday 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.