Palestinian militants free five Thai hostages

14 Sept 01:21 Key points summarised by AI

Palestinian militants released five Thai nationals, who were farm laborers, along with three Israeli hostages, after their capture during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
This release is part of a larger series of exchanges, with most of the 31 Thais abducted during the Hamas-led attack having been freed, highlighting the significant presence of Thai workers in Israel's agricultural sector.

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.