France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
14 killed in plane crash in Brazilian Amazon
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14 killed in plane crash in Brazilian Amazon
24 Sept 03:59Key points summarised by AI
A plane crash in the Brazilian Amazon tragically killed all 14 people aboard (12 passengers, 2 crew) while attempting to land in stormy weather in Barcelos.
The pilot reportedly initiated landing mid-runway amidst heavy rain and low visibility, leading the plane to run out of strip and crash.
All victims were identified as Brazilian men traveling to the region for sport fishing, a popular activity during the peak season.
Brazilian air force and police will investigate the incident, with victims' bodies being transported to Manaus for identification.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.