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Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan

13 Sept 11:18 Key points summarised by AI

Torrential rains unleashed widespread flooding and mudslides across Japan's southwestern regions of Kyushu and Chugoku.
The disaster has tragically claimed two lives, with at least six individuals reported missing.
Emergency heavy rain warnings were issued for Fukuoka and Oita prefectures, prompting over 1.7 million residents to seek shelter.
Infrastructure suffered significant disruptions, including road closures, train cancellations, and water supply cuts in affected areas.

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.