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At least 160 killed, hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China

21 Sept 02:49 Key points summarised by AI

Massive flash floods in the Nepal-China border region claimed at least 160 lives and left hundreds missing, including numerous foreign tourists and pilgrims.
The catastrophe, likely caused by an avalanche from a melting glacier, devastated communities, destroying roads, bridges, and buildings in its path.
Nepal reported 157 fatalities and 403 missing individuals, while China confirmed 3 deaths and 265 missing in Tibet's Gyirong County.
International governments expressed grave concern for their missing citizens, with India offering assistance and UN agencies preparing for significant humanitarian aid efforts.
Experts attribute the increasing frequency of such extreme weather events in the vulnerable Himalayan region to accelerating glacial melt and climate change.

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.