Quake kills over 1,400 in Turkey, Syria

13 Sept 07:57 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake, followed by a 7.5-magnitude aftershock, devastated Turkey and Syria, claiming over 1,400 lives and causing widespread destruction.
The tremors, the strongest in nearly a century, leveled buildings and wiped out entire city sections, particularly impacting a region housing millions of Syrian civil war refugees.
Rescue operations face severe obstacles due to a harsh winter blizzard, ice-covered roads, and inoperable airports, complicating the delivery of vital aid to survivors.
International assistance has been offered, as Turkey, situated in an active earthquake zone, has a history of devastating seismic events, raising concerns about the long-term impact and recovery efforts.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.