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World's second tallest man has to sleep on floor at Paris Paralympics

14 Sept 12:29 Key points summarised by AI

Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, Iran's 8ft 0.85in sitting volleyball star and two-time Paralympic champion, is reportedly sleeping on the floor at the Paris Paralympics due to the absence of a custom-made bed.
Despite the challenging sleeping arrangements, Mehrzad remains determined to achieve his goal of becoming a three-time Paralympic champion, focusing solely on the competition.

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.