Prophet Mohammed cartoonist dies in car crash

13 Sept 12:27 Key points summarised by AI

Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, 75, who lived under police protection due to death threats, died in a car accident.
Vilks, along with two police officers escorting him, was killed when their car collided with an oncoming truck near Markaryd.
Police are investigating the crash as a road accident, stating there is currently no suspicion of foul play.
His 2007 depiction of Prophet Mohammed sparked widespread outrage, a $100,000 Al-Qaeda bounty, and diplomatic friction, and he had survived a 2015 gun attack.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.