Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and felt in Thailand

11 Sept 08:26 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.4 aftershock, struck northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, sending tremors across the region.
In Bangkok, Thailand, a 30-storey building under construction collapsed, trapping dozens of workers and injuring an estimated hundreds, leading to a state of emergency declaration by the Thai Prime Minister.
Myanmar faced significant devastation, with roads buckled and a hospital in Naypyidaw becoming a "mass casualty area" treating numerous wounded, some in the streets.
Tremors were widely felt across both countries, including tourist cities like Chiang Mai, and as far as China's Yunnan province, underscoring Myanmar's susceptibility to strong quakes due to its geological fault lines and rapid urban development.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 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.