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Typhoon Saola makes landfall in Guangdong after slamming Hong Kong, Macau

23 Sept 03:32 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Saola made landfall in Guangdong, unleashing violent winds that caused one fatality in Shenzhen and widespread destruction and flooding across the region.
The super typhoon, initially packing winds over 200 kph, forced Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong to cancel hundreds of flights and shut down businesses, schools, and financial markets.
As Saola weakened, railway operations, flights, and Macau's casinos gradually resumed, though heavy rain, fallen trees, and clean-up efforts persisted in affected areas like Hong Kong.

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.