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Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning

10 Sept 17:43 Key points summarised by AI

A catastrophic high-rise fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district claimed at least 44 lives, including a firefighter, and left hundreds initially unaccounted for, marking the city's worst inferno in decades.
The blaze, which began Wednesday afternoon, rapidly spread across multiple buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, attributed to flammable materials left on bamboo scaffolding during maintenance work.
Authorities launched a significant emergency response, arresting three men in connection with the fire, while firefighters battled extreme conditions and faced challenges reaching residents, particularly the elderly.
The disaster prompted condolences from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hong Kong leader John Lee, who pledged full government support for the affected residents, many of whom were displaced.

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.