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Israel says eight hostages including five Thais to be freed

18 Sept 09:35 Key points summarised by AI

Hamas will release eight hostages, comprising three Israelis and five Thai nationals, on Thursday as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
This exchange for Palestinian prisoners aims to sustain the momentum of the ceasefire, pausing the 15-month war in Gaza.
The Thursday release specifically resolved a standoff over previous hostage identities, enabling Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.
Further hostage and prisoner releases are scheduled for Saturday, with male hostages expected to be freed.

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.