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Fresh earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border two weeks after disaster

13 Sept 06:48 Key points summarised by AI

A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Turkey-Syria border near Antakya, two weeks after a devastating 7.8 magnitude quake, causing 3 deaths and over 200 injuries.
This latest tremor further damaged infrastructure and intensified the humanitarian crisis in a region already grappling with widespread destruction and a death toll exceeding 47,000 from the previous disaster.
International aid continues, with the U.S. pledging $185 million, as focus shifts to urgent shelter, reconstruction, and supporting vulnerable populations like 356,000 pregnant women.
Turkey plans to commence construction on nearly 200,000 apartments next month, while thousands of Syrian refugees are temporarily returning to Syria due to the extensive damage to their homes.

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.