Thailand mourns passing of Pope Francis

10 Sept 14:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra led the nation in mourning Pope Francis, describing him as "a true beacon of humanity" whose compassion and pursuit of peace inspired millions.
Pope Francis's connection to Thailand included a significant 2019 visit where he met with the Supreme Patriarch and King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

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.