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Easter Sunday blasts kill at least 207 in Sri Lanka

13 Sept 16:53 Key points summarised by AI

Easter Sunday bomb blasts rocked churches and luxury hotels across Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 207 deaths and hundreds of injuries, marking the deadliest violence in a decade.
Defense Minister described the attacks as a terrorist act by religious extremists, with most believed to be suicide bombings; seven suspects have been arrested.
The attacks, which included foreign tourists among the dead, prompted a nationwide curfew and fears of instability, with the government vowing to take strong action against those responsible.

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.