France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Thai father and daughter detained at Narita over dispute with airline staff
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Thai father and daughter detained at Narita over dispute with airline staff
14 Sept 23:41Key points summarised by AI
A Thai father and daughter were detained at Narita International Airport on May 12 after allegedly touching an airline staff member during an argument.
The 66-year-old father, who claimed to be a public prosecutor, confessed to touching the staff member's arm, while his 30-year-old daughter denied the allegations.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 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.