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A building fire has killed at least 58 people, many homeless, in Johannesburg, authorities say

1 Oct 07:51 Key points summarised by AI

A devastating fire in Johannesburg claimed at least 58 lives, primarily homeless individuals residing in a multi-story building described as an "informal settlement."
Emergency services reported 43 injuries, with the death toll expected to rise as search and recovery operations continue in the building, which may have housed up to 200 people.

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.