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New York governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifle

13 Sept 12:26 Key points summarised by AI

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law raising the minimum age to purchase semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21, making the state among the first to enact major gun control following a wave of deadly mass shootings.
The new legislation includes requiring microstamping in new firearms to aid law enforcement and strengthening the state's 'red flag' law, which allows temporary removal of guns from individuals deemed a threat.
These measures were swiftly passed after recent mass shootings, including a racist attack in Buffalo and a school shooting in Texas, both involving 18-year-old gunmen using semiautomatic rifles.
The law also mandates that all purchasers of semiautomatic rifles obtain a license, a requirement previously only for handguns, and restricts sales of bullet-resistant vests to certain professions.

Today 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.