Probe under way after Beijing hospital fire kills 21

14 Sept 15:29 Key points summarised by AI

A fire ripped through Beijing Changfeng Hospital on Tuesday, killing 21 people and prompting an urgent investigation into the cause.
Emergency teams evacuated 71 patients, with unverified social media videos showing people escaping from the building's exterior.
Beijing officials have pledged to swiftly determine the fire's origin and hold responsible parties accountable, as many families report losing contact with elderly patients.
The incident underscores a broader issue of deadly fires in China, frequently attributed to weak safety standards and insufficient enforcement.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.