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Typhoon Talim lands in southern China, flights and trains cancelled

22 Sept 08:16 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Talim, the first typhoon to hit China this year, made landfall in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, with powerful winds, prompting immediate flood warnings and public safety measures.
The severe weather triggered extensive disruptions, including the cancellation of numerous flights and high-speed train services across southern provinces like Guangdong and Hainan.
Authorities in affected regions, including Haikou city, suspended classes, work, and business activities, ordering residents to stay home and opening emergency shelters.
Meteorological forecasts warned of exceptionally heavy rains, flash floods, and "violent" waves in the South China Sea, urging heightened preparedness in southern China and Hong Kong, where markets halted trade.

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.