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New York returns 30 pillaged relics to Cambodia, Indonesia

1 Oct 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

New York prosecutors repatriated 30 looted antiquities, valued at $3 million, to Cambodia (27 pieces) and Indonesia (3 pieces).
Key returned items include a bronze "Shiva Triad" from Cambodia and a stone bas-relief from Indonesia's Majapahit empire.
The illegal trafficking network involved art dealers Subhash Kapoor and Nancy Wiener, both of whom have faced legal consequences for their roles.
The Manhattan DA's Antiquities Trafficking Unit continues its efforts, having recovered nearly 1,200 stolen items worth over $250 million, underscoring New York's role as a major trafficking hub.

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.