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Gambling tycoon abused in Thai jail after saying he spied for China, lawyers say

11 Sept 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Gambling tycoon She Zhijiang's lawyers report "inhumane treatment" in a Thai prison, including violence and solitary confinement, after he claimed to be a Chinese spy.
They allege She, arrested on an Interpol red notice for illegal gambling, has been denied medical care for a spinal injury and forced to receive unwanted visits from Chinese officials pressuring him to return.
She maintains his detention is politically motivated, stemming from his refusal to develop a "colony" for Chinese authorities, and his lawyers now fear for his life, seeking to quash his extradition.

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.