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German police foil 'anti-vaxxer murder plot' against state premier

13 Sept 08:14 Key points summarised by AI

German police uncovered a murder plot by anti-vaccination activists targeting Saxony's state premier, Michael Kretschmer.
The plot was discussed in a Telegram group, with members allegedly possessing firearms and crossbows, and initial suspicions were confirmed after police searches.
This incident highlights escalating violence in Germany's anti-vaccination protests, particularly in Saxony, a state with high COVID-19 infection rates and low vaccination rates.
Recent threats against politicians, medical personnel, and public institutions, including arson attacks and torch-lit protests, underscore the growing extremism in the movement.

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.