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Four commercial aircraft on standby for evacuations from Israel

19 Sept 23:52 Key points summarised by AI

Four commercial planes (two from Nok Air, two from Air Asia) are on standby for Thai evacuations from Israel, pending Israeli government permission.
Special flights face a two-day negotiation process to secure overflight permissions from four countries.
The Royal Thai Air Force has permission for an Airbus-340 and a C-130 to deliver supplies and evacuate 140 Thais this Saturday, with another flight scheduled for next week.
The government prioritizes evacuee safety over missing passports and is exploring all channels, including transit through neighboring countries, to expedite the evacuation process.

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.