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Flags fly at half-mast as South Korea probes its worst plane crash

13 Sept 09:45 Key points summarised by AI

South Korea observes a national mourning period with flags at half-mast after its worst plane crash killed 179 people aboard a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800.
Investigators from South Korea and the US are probing the cause, initially considering a bird strike but now planning a special inspection of all Boeing 737-800s in the country after the black boxes were recovered.
Experts raise concerns that an 'unnecessary' solid barrier at the runway's end may have worsened the crash and fire, despite the plane making a skilled emergency landing.

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.