At least 67 killed in Nepal plane crash

13 Sept 18:47 Key points summarised by AI

A Yeti Airlines flight carrying 72 people crashed in Nepal, resulting in at least 67 confirmed fatalities, marking the country's deadliest aviation disaster in three decades.
The aircraft plunged into a 300-meter gorge between Pokhara's domestic and new international airports, complicating search and rescue operations with no survivors yet reported.
Among the 68 passengers and four crew members were 15 foreign nationals, including individuals from India, Russia, and South Korea, alongside Nepali citizens.
Nepal's air industry has a documented history of poor safety, attributed to insufficient training and maintenance, leading to an EU ban on its carriers and a series of fatal crashes in its challenging mountainous terrain.

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.