179 dead in South Korea's worst plane crash

10 Sept 22:57 Key points summarised by AI

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Thailand crashed upon arrival in South Korea, resulting in 179 fatalities and marking the country's worst aviation disaster.
Authorities identified a bird strike as the likely cause, leading the Boeing 737-800 to skid off the runway, smash into a barrier, and erupt in flames.
Only two flight attendants survived the catastrophic impact, which ejected passengers and left the aircraft 'almost completely destroyed.'
Both black boxes were recovered for investigation, as South Korea declared a seven-day national mourning period in response to the tragedy.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.