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At least 28 killed after train derails in southern Pakistan

23 Sept 04:10 Key points summarised by AI

At least 28 people were killed and dozens injured when the Hazara Express train derailed near Nawabshah city in southern Pakistan's Sindh province.
Railway Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique reported that eight coaches derailed and an emergency was declared at local hospitals, with approximately 1,000 passengers aboard.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause, with officials considering both a mechanical fault and potential sabotage, as no track faults were reported on that section.
The incident underscores the frequent accidents and derailments on Pakistan's antiquated railway system, which has a history of major tragedies.

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.