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Monk and Thai national killed in New York Thai temple fire

15 Sept 03:57 Key points summarised by AI

A devastating fire at the Wat Usa Buddhayaram Buddhist Temple in the Bronx claimed the lives of a monk, Pra Maha Direk Chompunid, and a Thai national known as Pat.
Investigators determined the blaze was caused by a space heater placed too close to combustible materials, with a car blocking a nearby fire hydrant significantly hindering firefighters' response and deepening the community's sorrow.

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.