At least 51 killed in twin Pakistan transport tragedies

13 Sept 06:55 Key points summarised by AI

A bus carrying 48 passengers plunged into a ravine in Balochistan, killing 41 people, with investigations pointing to possible driver fatigue or speeding.
Separately, a boat capsized in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claiming the lives of at least 10 students aged 7-14, and leaving up to nine others missing.
These two distinct transport accidents on Sunday collectively resulted in at least 51 fatalities across western Pakistan.
Pakistan's dire road and water safety record is attributed to ramshackle infrastructure, lax safety measures, reckless driving, and frequently overloaded vessels.

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.