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Thai hostages may be among first groups to be freed - Thai FM

14 Sept 22:21 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara secured pledges from Qatar and Iran to help release 22 Thai hostages held by Hamas, with hopes they could be among the first foreign captives freed.
Hamas reportedly agreed to release the Thai hostages, but their freedom is currently stalled due to active fighting in Gaza, amidst conflicting reports on the exact number of captives.

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.