France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Train accident in Greece kills at least 29
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Train accident in Greece kills at least 29
13 Sept 10:44Key points summarised by AI
A devastating collision between a freight train and a passenger train near Larissa, Greece, caused a derailment and fire late Tuesday night.
The accident tragically resulted in at least 29 fatalities and 85 injuries, with rescue operations continuing under challenging conditions.
Dubbed Greece's "worst train accident," the incident prompted a large-scale emergency response involving firefighters, ambulances, and an emergency government meeting.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.