France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
4 people wounded by man on stabbing rampage in New Zealand
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4 people wounded by man on stabbing rampage in New Zealand
20 Sept 10:15Key points summarised by AI
A man wounded four people in a random stabbing rampage in an Auckland, New Zealand neighborhood.
Bystanders displayed extreme bravery by intervening and bringing the attacker to the ground with a walking crutch before police apprehended him.
Police confirmed the victims sustained moderate injuries and stated there was no indication the attack was a hate crime.
This incident marks another violent stabbing rampage in New Zealand, following two separate supermarket attacks last year, one of which was deemed a terror attack.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.