Baldwin sued over fatal 'Rust' shooting

13 Sept 08:29 Key points summarised by AI

US actor Alec Baldwin is facing a negligence lawsuit from 'Rust' crew member Serge Svetnoy following the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
The lawsuit alleges Baldwin, armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, and assistant director Dave Halls failed to adhere to film industry safety protocols, resulting in a live bullet being present and discharged.
Svetnoy, the chief lighting technician, recounts being close to the incident, feeling the bullet pass, and attempting to assist Hutchins as she tragically died.
Gutierrez-Reed's lawyers claim she is being 'framed' and suggest sabotage, while the Santa Fe district attorney has dismissed conspiracy theories and has not ruled out criminal charges in the ongoing investigation.

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.