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Further hostage releases must wait for next ceasefire : PM

15 Sept 05:31 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated that future releases of Thai hostages by Hamas are contingent on a new ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting that fighting must cease for the safety of those to be freed.
While 23 Thais were released during a temporary truce last week, the government continues negotiations for the remaining 8 or 9 nationals, as the previous ceasefire expired and fighting resumed.

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.