At least 127 dead in northwest China earthquake

13 Sept 10:42 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful magnitude 5.9-6.2 earthquake struck northwest China, killing at least 127 people and injuring hundreds across Gansu and Qinghai provinces, marking it as the country's deadliest since 2014.
The shallow tremor, occurring just before midnight, caused extensive damage to over 155,000 buildings, forcing residents into freezing streets and disrupting essential services like power and water.
Massive rescue operations are underway in sub-zero temperatures, with thousands of personnel, emergency supplies, and 200 million yuan in relief funding deployed as President Xi Jinping calls for "all-out efforts" amid warnings of potential aftershocks.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.