Thai woman among the flood fatalities in South Korea

21 Sept 06:09 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai woman was among 39 fatalities in South Korea's recent flash floods and landslides, triggered by heavy monsoon rainfall that caused a major reservoir to overtop its dam.
Hundreds of rescue workers are actively searching for people trapped in a 430-meter underground tunnel in Cheongju, where floodwaters rapidly swept in, with nine bodies recovered and 11 reported missing.
The majority of casualties and missing persons are from North Gyeongsang province due to massive landslides, prompting President Yoon Suk Yeol to order full resource mobilization as more heavy rain is forecast.
These severe weather events underscore South Korea's increasing vulnerability to extreme flooding, which scientists attribute to climate change, following record-breaking rains and fatalities last year.

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.