At least 148 are dead in floods and landslides in Nepal

14 Sept 02:28 Key points summarised by AI

Floods and landslides in Nepal have caused at least 148 deaths, with 50 people missing and 101 injured across the mountainous country.
Rescuers are recovering dozens of bodies from buses and vehicles buried by landslides, particularly near Kathmandu, which remains isolated due to blocked highways.
Kathmandu was severely impacted, reporting 34 fatalities, as residents begin clean-up efforts following three days of heavy monsoon rains.
The Nepalese government has launched extensive rescue and clean-up operations, deploying police and soldiers, and has closed all schools and colleges for three days.

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.