Turkey detains 12 over collapsed buildings after quake

14 Sept 01:17 Key points summarised by AI

Turkish police detained 12 individuals, including contractors, in Gaziantep and Sanliurfa following the devastating earthquake, amid growing public anger over the poor quality of collapsed buildings.
Prosecutors have issued 113 arrest warrants and established special 'earthquake crimes investigation offices' across 10 affected provinces, signaling an intensified crackdown on those responsible for faulty construction.

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.