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Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

13 Sept 07:10 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated southeast Turkey and Syria, triggering widespread building collapses and immediate fears of numerous casualties.
Search and rescue teams were swiftly dispatched to affected areas amidst multiple aftershocks, as the quake's tremors were felt across the wider Middle East region.

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.