No Thais injured in Baltimore bridge accident

13 Sept 12:21 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Embassy in Washington DC confirmed no Thai nationals were hurt in the Baltimore bridge collapse, after checking with local communities and students.
The embassy will continue to monitor the US rescue mission following the dramatic collapse of the bridge, which occurred after being struck by a cargo ship.

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.