France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Six dead, 30 hurt in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade
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Six dead, 30 hurt in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade
25 Sept 05:10Key points summarised by AI
A gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, killing at least six people and wounding 30 others.
Authorities apprehended 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III as a person of interest after an extensive manhunt following the rooftop attack.
The shooting shattered the July 4th celebration, prompting Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to lament the 'uniquely American plague' of weekly mass shootings.
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.