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Singapore executes fifth prisoner this year for drug trafficking

24 Sept 05:15 Key points summarised by AI

Singapore executed Mohamed Shalleh Adul Latiff, 39, for trafficking 55 grams of heroin, marking the city-state's fifth hanging this year and third in just over a week.
This execution follows closely after the recent hangings of Saridewi Binte Djamani, the first woman in nearly 20 years, and Mohd Aziz bin Hussain, both for drug trafficking offenses.
Despite growing international pressure and condemnation from rights groups and the United Nations, Singapore maintains its strict anti-drug laws and insists the death penalty is an effective deterrent.

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.