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Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released

23 Sept 01:52 Key points summarised by AI

Hamas released Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter, Natalie, the first American hostages freed from Gaza, citing humanitarian reasons and Qatari mediation.
The release occurs amid escalating conflict, with Israel preparing for a potential ground offensive in Gaza and outlining a three-stage plan to dismantle Hamas without reoccupying the territory.
Gaza faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with critical shortages of fuel, food, and medicine, while efforts to deliver aid via the Rafah crossing are ongoing but stalled.
The broader regional conflict intensifies, marked by Israeli airstrikes, rocket attacks, clashes on the Lebanon border, and rising casualties on both sides.

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.