China to lend Thailand a new panda - PM

23 Sept 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

China agrees to lend Thailand a new panda, which will be housed at the Chiang Mai zoo, following Thailand's request.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed interest in Thailand's land bridge mega project, foreseeing Thailand as a regional export hub with a deep-sea port.
Thailand's Transport Minister is set to lead a delegation to China to present the land bridge project to potential Chinese investors.
China desires a new quarantine facility in Thailand to facilitate and increase the export of Thai cattle, currently inconvenienced by the facility's location in Laos.

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

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.