Mine survivors eat wood to survive ordeal, say rescuers

11 Sept 13:08 Key points summarised by AI

Five miners endured 11 days trapped in a Lao mine by consuming "gold-panning wood," an edible fungus, as revealed by Thai rescuers.
An international rescue operation successfully extracted the first survivor, 23-year-old 'Mued', who was immediately provided medical aid.
Rescuers faced formidable challenges, including high water levels, zero visibility, narrow passages, and turbulent currents, requiring divers to navigate submerged channels.
Extraction of four remaining located miners is temporarily paused due to their weakened condition, while the search continues for two additional missing individuals.

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.