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Powerful quake hits southern Japan, deaths feared in shopping mall explosion

12 Sept 17:57 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, causing widespread devastation and significant infrastructure damage.
The quake triggered an explosion at an Aeon shopping mall, trapping multiple individuals with feared deaths, alongside extensive destruction including power outages, ruptured roads, and burning or collapsed buildings.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed injuries and widespread disruption, prompting authorities to instruct 300,000 people to evacuate and deploy 3,600 soldiers for disaster recovery efforts.
Major companies like TSMC, Sony, and Fujifilm evacuated staff from local plants, while transport services, including high-speed rail and flights, were halted across the affected region.

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.