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Turkey earthquake death toll passes 46,000; desperation for signs of life

13 Sept 05:09 Key points summarised by AI

The earthquake's death toll in Turkey and Syria has surpassed 46,000, with 345,000 apartments destroyed and many still missing, intensifying the desperate search for survivors.
Aid efforts face significant hurdles, particularly in northwestern Syria, where authorities are blocking access, prompting the World Food Programme to warn of dwindling funds and potential refugee crises.
Despite the grim outlook, rescue teams continue to find survivors, though often with tragic outcomes, as search and rescue operations are set to largely conclude.
Concerns are rising over public health risks like infections, while growing anger targets corrupt building practices and flawed urban development deemed responsible for widespread structural failures.

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.