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20 Thais believed killed in Gaza, 14 kidnapped, over 5,000 want to return home

2 Oct 12:15 Key points summarised by AI

The death toll for Thai workers in Israel has risen to 20, with 13 injured and 14 abducted amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Over 5,000 Thais are seeking urgent repatriation, prompting the Thai government to dispatch charter and military flights for evacuation.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the Foreign Ministry to coordinate with international allies to secure the safe return of Thai hostages held by Hamas.
Survivor testimonies detail accounts of Hamas militants killing Thai workers and kidnapping others on farms in the affected kibbutz areas.

19 Oct 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.