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Gunman kills at least 18 children at Texas elementary school

13 Sept 22:42 Key points summarised by AI

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing at least 18 children and three adults.
The attacker, Salvador Ramos, was killed by law enforcement; he had previously shot his grandmother and purchased military-style rifles on his 18th birthday.
This massacre is the deadliest U.S. grade school shooting since Sandy Hook in 2012, intensifying the national debate on gun control.
President Joe Biden called for new gun restrictions, highlighting the ongoing political challenges in implementing significant gun policy reforms.

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.