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Two Thai air force planes to evacuate Thai workers from Israel on Sunday

15 Sept 08:00 Key points summarised by AI

Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will deploy two planes this Sunday to evacuate 220 Thai workers from Israel, with a third flight planned for next Wednesday, as over 6,000 Thais seek repatriation and 16 remain hostage.
The Thai government is actively arranging more flights and exploring a secondary land evacuation option to transport citizens to neighboring countries for onward flights home, addressing logistical challenges.
Thai returnees will receive 15,000 baht in compensation, with additional aid for the injured and funeral support for families of the deceased; the Israeli government also offers substantial compensation for severe injuries and lifelong support for the disabled.

Today 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.