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Remains of seven more Thais killed in Israel due back on Thursday

10 Oct 03:43 Key points summarised by AI

Seven additional sets of remains of Thais killed in Israel are scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Thursday.
A total of 34 Thai nationals have died, with 24 currently held hostage by militant groups in Gaza following the October 7th attacks.
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara is optimistic that Thai hostages may be among the first to be released, advocating for a safe corridor via the Egyptian border.
Various Thai groups, including one associated with House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, are also independently working through their connections, particularly with Iran, to secure the hostages' release.

Yesterday 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.