Japan downgrades tsunami warning after Taiwan quake

13 Sept 09:18 Key points summarised by AI

Japan's Meteorological Agency downgraded its tsunami warning for southern islands to an advisory, reducing the estimated maximum wave height from three meters to one meter following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed the tsunami threat had passed, while the quake, which struck around 8:00 am local time, also caused two buildings to collapse in Taiwan's Hualien city, trapping people.

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

Today 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.