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Hawaii starts probe into wildfire handling, as toll hits 80

23 Sept 05:32 Key points summarised by AI

Hawaii's chief legal officer launched a probe into the handling of devastating wildfires on Maui and Hawai'i islands, responding to growing criticism of the official response.
The death toll from the wildfires tragically rose to 80, surpassing a previous record from a 1960 tsunami, with authorities anticipating further fatalities as search efforts continue.
Residents returning to Lahaina faced widespread devastation, finding most homes destroyed and expressing anger over perceived abandonment and a lack of official communication and support.
Maui county officials issued a critical warning to returning residents, advising against using tap water for drinking or cooking due to potential contamination with harmful chemicals.

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.