Israel says retrieved body of Thai hostage from Gaza

13 Sept 07:38 Key points summarised by AI

Israeli forces successfully retrieved the body of Natthapong Pinta, a Thai national abducted during Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, from the Rafah area in southern Gaza.
Natthapong Pinta, who came to Israel for agricultural work, was reportedly abducted alive from Kibbutz Nir Oz and "murdered while in captivity" by the Mujahideen Brigades.
The operation highlights ongoing efforts to recover hostages and remains, with 55 captives still held and 31 confirmed dead, as the Mujahideen Brigades are also blamed for the deaths of several other hostages.

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.