Chemical cat sparks alert in Japan

13 Sept 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

A cat at a metal plating plant in Fukuyama, Japan, fell into a vat of highly toxic hexavalent chromium before escaping, prompting an immediate public health alert.
Local authorities have warned residents not to approach or touch the missing feline due to the carcinogenic nature of the chemical, urging them to report any sightings to the police.

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.