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11 missing, tens of thousands evacuated as storms strike south China

14 Sept 13:00 Key points summarised by AI

Eleven people are missing and over 53,000 evacuated across southern China's Guangdong province due to severe storms and torrential downpours.
The heavy rains have caused extensive flooding, with some areas along the Bei River facing potential "once a century" flood levels.
Landslides in towns like Jiangwan resulted in injuries and destruction, as authorities forecast continued heavy rain and strong winds across Guangdong and neighboring regions.
The extreme weather underscores China's increasing vulnerability to intense climate events, a trend exacerbated by global warming.

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.