Journey to the bottom of the sea: On a Titanic tour

13 Sept 09:28 Key points summarised by AI

Tom Zaller, a rare visitor to the Titanic wreck, recounts his 23-year-old submersible journey as an "unforgettable, but frightening" descent into relentless cold and darkness.
He vividly describes the cramped, two-meter-wide sub and the profound experience of encountering Titanic debris and artifacts, such as Captain Smith's bathtub, at 3,800 meters below the surface.
Zaller expresses deep concern for the five passengers aboard the currently missing Titan submersible, including "Mr Titanic" Paul-Henri Nargeolet and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, hoping desperately for their safe return.

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

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.