Hollywood gathers for Baldwin shooting victim vigil

13 Sept 19:16 Key points summarised by AI

Hollywood gathered for a vigil to mourn cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot by Alec Baldwin with a prop gun on the 'Rust' movie set.
The tragic incident sparked widespread anguish and anger within the industry, prompting urgent calls for stricter safety protocols and a ban on live firearms on film sets.
Police are actively investigating the shooting, focusing on the assistant director and armorer, while industry experts suggest that basic safety procedures may have been neglected on the low-budget production.

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.