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71 Thai vocational students due to arrive from Israel on Monday

1 Oct 00:38 Key points summarised by AI

All 71 remaining Thai vocational students in Israel, participating in an agricultural training program, are scheduled to be repatriated to Thailand on Monday due to safety concerns amid the conflict.
Despite government efforts to urge their return, many of the approximately 30,000 Thai nationals working in Israel, predominantly in farming, are reluctant to leave their well-paid jobs, citing concerns over outstanding debts at home.

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.