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Gun homicides surge in US as Covid lockdowns end

14 Sept 02:02 Key points summarised by AI

Gun homicides in the U.S. continue a historic surge, with a 30% increase in 2020 and 2021 rates remaining 20-25% higher, even as Covid lockdowns ease.
Experts attribute the rise to a "complex soup" of factors, including pandemic-induced stress, a massive increase in gun sales (23 million in 2020), and diminished police legitimacy.
The spike affects nearly all major U.S. cities, with recent weekends reporting dozens of casualties in areas like Chicago, New York, and North Charleston.
Authorities are preparing for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, historically a period known for increased shootings, amidst concerns that the trend will continue.

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.