France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
China promises full cooperation with the SAO building collapse probe
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China promises full cooperation with the SAO building collapse probe
13 Sept 22:58Key points summarised by AI
China pledges full cooperation with the Thai government's investigation into the collapse of a 30-story building under construction in Chatuchak district.
The Chinese Embassy urged the involved joint venture company to cooperate fully with Thai investigators and emphasized that Chinese firms operating abroad must comply with local laws and regulations.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.