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Fears of all-out war as new Lebanon device blasts kill 20, wound 450

13 Sept 15:58 Key points summarised by AI

A second wave of device explosions, targeting walkie-talkies in Hezbollah strongholds, killed 20 and wounded 450, following a previous attack on pagers that killed 12 and injured 2,800.
The unprecedented blasts are widely attributed to Israel, which has not commented but hinted at expanding its conflict, while Hezbollah vowed revenge and Lebanon condemned the 'blatant assault.'
These attacks have dramatically heightened regional tensions, with analysts and officials warning that Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of an all-out war, prompting international calls for de-escalation.
Investigations suggest the communication devices were booby-trapped with explosives, likely sabotaged at the source, causing severe injuries and overwhelming Lebanese hospitals.

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.