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Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents rush to evacuate coast

13 Sept 18:54 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Japan, triggering immediate tsunami warnings and prompting residents to evacuate coastal areas.
The quake caused widespread disruption, including power outages to tens of thousands of homes, suspended high-speed rail and flight services, and visible building collapses.
Japan's Prime Minister urged residents in tsunami-prone areas to evacuate swiftly and remain alert for potential aftershocks, marking the first major tsunami warnings since 2011.
Authorities confirmed no irregularities at nuclear power plants along the Sea of Japan, including the closest facility to the epicenter, which had already halted operations for inspection.

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.