Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, was hit by its worst cyclone in nearly a century, causing wind gusts of over 225km/h and at least two reported deaths. French President Macron pledged support, with 250 firefighters and security personnel sent to assist, as makeshift homes were destroyed and fears of a rising death toll loomed. The island’s Pamandzi airport suffered major damage, leaving residents without basic necessities and emergency responders struggling to reach those in need.
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One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
At Damascus’ international airport, rebels who marched across Syria now lead security, addressing staff complaints and reassuring workers of a new path forward. In the aftermath of Assad’s fall, the transition has been surprisingly smooth, with minimal violence and looting contained. Despite challenges ahead, rebels aim to govern inclusively, though some Syrians remain wary of hardline Islamist factions within the insurgent forces. Full Article
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