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Ship with suspected toxic waste, refused entry by Thailand, allowed to unload in Albania

13 Sept 08:46 Key points summarised by AI

A Turkish-flagged ship, previously denied entry by Thailand due to suspected toxic industrial waste, successfully unloaded 102 containers at Albania's Durres port.
Albanian authorities supervised the unloading under strict security, moving the containers to a secure location while initiating an investigation into potential 'smuggling of prohibited goods' and 'abuse of power'.
A whistleblower informed the Basel Action Network (BAN) that the cargo, officially listed as 'iron oxide', is likely toxic 'electric arc furnace dust' (EAFD), which demands strict handling and storage.
The cargo's journey involved leaving Albania in July, being rejected by Thailand, and spending several months at sea with various stopovers before its return and eventual unloading in Albania.

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.