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Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23

20 Sept 10:08 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake devastated southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area, causing the death toll to climb to at least 23 people and injuring dozens more.
Rescue operations face dwindling hope for finding survivors amidst significant damage, including an explosion and collapse at the Aeon Mall and a factory chimney collapse.
Thousands are displaced in evacuation centers, with many homes lacking essential utilities like water and electricity, underscoring the severe impact on rural communities and older, fragile housing.

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.