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Major Taiwan earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across region

13 Sept 06:05 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Taiwan, centered near Hualien City, prompting immediate tsunami warnings across Taiwan, southern Japan, and the Philippines.
The quake, the strongest in Taiwan in 25 years, caused widespread shaking, briefly disrupted Taipei's metro, and was followed by significant aftershocks, including a 6.5-magnitude tremor.
Authorities in affected regions urged coastal evacuations, with Japan's Meteorological Agency warning of potential three-meter tsunami waves for remote islands.
Taiwanese officials cautioned the public to prepare for further strong aftershocks, possibly up to magnitude 7, in the coming days due to the island's location at a tectonic plate junction.

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.