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US military to investigate 2022 loss of Sukhothai corvette vessel

13 Sept 14:25 Key points summarised by AI

The US military will investigate the 2022 sinking of the US-built HTMS Sukhothai corvette, as requested by JUSMAGTHAI under a US-Thai military agreement.
A US team will conduct an undersea survey of the vessel, arriving in Thailand in February with troops participating in the Cobra Gold military exercise.
The Thai Navy has suspended the bidding process for a salvage company, following the US offer to assist with the investigation and recovery of armaments.
The Navy commander-in-chief suggested that salvaging the vessel might not be necessary, potentially leaving the wreck as a memorial to the 24 dead and five missing crew members, while also saving costs.

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.