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Turkey-Syria quake deaths pass 28,000, millions in need of aid

23 Sept 06:47 Key points summarised by AI

The devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has caused over 28,000 deaths, with rescue efforts continuing a week later despite freezing temperatures and security challenges.
Millions are in desperate need of aid, with the UN warning 870,000 people urgently require hot meals and up to 5.3 million in Syria potentially made homeless.
Miraculous survivals continue to emerge from the rubble, contrasting with reports of looting and arrests, while international aid mobilizes to address the immense humanitarian crisis.
Aid delivery faces significant hurdles, particularly in conflict-ridden Syria, as anger builds in Turkey over the poor quality of buildings and the government's response to the disaster.

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.