Rural Doctors Movement wins 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award

11 Sept 11:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s Rural Doctors Movement (RDM) was honored with the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, recognized as Asia's "Nobel Prize," for its 48-year commitment to healthcare in rural areas.
The RDM received the award for championing the rural poor, ensuring equal access to healthcare, and establishing a system that actively prevents corruption within health administration across Thailand.

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.