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Thai death toll in Israel increases to 24, over 7,000 want to be flown home

20 Sept 11:48 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai death toll from the Hamas attacks in Israel has risen to 24, with over 7,000 Thais urgently requesting repatriation.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed government efforts to secure commercial and international flights for evacuation, leveraging Thailand's neutral stance to facilitate overflight permissions.
A second group of 56 Thais, including two with gunshot wounds, has arrived in Thailand, undergoing health screenings and initial psychological assessments for stress and anxiety.
The Public Health Ministry has established a three-phase mental health support plan (impact, post-impact, recovery) for evacuees, providing psychological first aid and a new hotline for those still in Israel.

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.