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Turkey widens probe into building collapses as quake toll exceeds 50,000

13 Sept 03:34 Key points summarised by AI

Turkish authorities have arrested 184 individuals, including construction contractors and property owners, as investigations into collapsed buildings widen following the devastating earthquakes.
The death toll in Turkey alone has surpassed 44,000, contributing to an overall total exceeding 50,000 across Turkey and Syria, with over 160,000 buildings severely damaged or destroyed.
Public outrage over alleged corrupt building practices fuels a political challenge for President Erdogan, who has pledged accountability amidst the disaster's aftermath.
Nearly two million people remain displaced and homeless, facing ongoing struggles for adequate shelter and basic necessities almost three weeks after 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.