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Biden: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in U.S. strike in Afghanistan

29 Sept 18:56 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. forces successfully killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, marking the most significant blow to the militant group since 2011.
Zawahiri, an Egyptian surgeon with a $25 million bounty, was a key architect behind the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, as well as attacks on the USS Cole and U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.
The precision strike targeted Zawahiri on a balcony of a "safe house" in Kabul, with no other casualties reported, demonstrating U.S. capability to address threats without a military presence.
President Biden affirmed that justice was delivered, reiterating the U.S. commitment to hunt down terrorists, while the incident also raises concerns about the Taliban's potential violation of agreements by harboring al-Zawahiri.

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.