Fleeing war, Syrians lose adopted homes in Turkey quake

21 Sept 07:11 Key points summarised by AI

Syrian refugees, having escaped war for safety in Turkey, now face renewed displacement and trauma as the devastating earthquake destroys their adopted homes and new lives.
The 7.8-magnitude quake, claiming over 11,200 lives across Turkey and Syria, forced thousands of refugees to seek shelter in places like ancient mosques, uncertain of their future.
Survivors express deep fear of ongoing aftershocks and profound worry for relatives in war-ravaged Syrian provinces like Aleppo, which also sustained extensive damage.
Despite prior anti-migrant sentiments, Turkish and Syrian families shelter together, highlighting a shared humanity and collective victimhood in the face of the disaster.

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.