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Thailand may deport visiting dissident rock band that criticised war in Ukraine back to Russia

21 Sept 07:04 Key points summarised by AI

Dissident Russian rock band Bi-2, outspoken critics of Moscow's war in Ukraine, was arrested in Thailand last week for allegedly lacking proper working papers.
After paying fines, the seven band members, including Israeli and Australian nationals, remain in Thai immigration custody, facing possible deportation to Russia.
Human rights advocates and friends fear Moscow is pressuring Thailand to deport the musicians, who could face severe prosecution in Russia due to their anti-war stance.
Concerns are high that handing the band over to Russia would violate international and Thai laws, given the potential dangers they face as prominent anti-Putin figures.

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.