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PM says no positive signs yet of release of Thai hostages held by Hamas

21 Sept 12:36 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that talks with Hamas for the release of Thai hostages are ongoing, but no positive signs have emerged regarding their freedom.
The Thai death toll in Israel has climbed to 29, with one more Thai confirmed killed and another reported hostage, highlighting the tense and critical situation.
Evacuation efforts continue as 244 Thais departed Israel on a chartered flight, though six Thais previously reported to have left are now unreachable and facing problems.

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.