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'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj arrives in France after release

14 Sept 02:18 Key points summarised by AI

French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, known as 'The Serpent' and 'Bikini Killer' for his 1970s murders across Asia, arrived in France after nearly 20 years in a Nepalese prison.
Nepal's top court ordered his release and deportation on health grounds, despite his conviction for killing US and Canadian tourists.
Sobhraj, whose life inspired the Netflix series "The Serpent," maintains his innocence regarding the Nepal killings and intends to sue the Nepalese state.

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.