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Spicy and iconic Tom Yum Kung earns spot on UNESCO heritage list

10 Sept 21:30 Key points summarised by AI

UNESCO has officially listed Thailand's 'Tom Yum Kung' (prawn soup) as an intangible cultural heritage, adding it to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The popular and spicy dish, made with river prawns, fresh herbs, and hot chili, is celebrated for its aromatic flavor and health benefits, evolving into various convenient food products.

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.