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Salman Rushdie off ventilator and 'road to recovery has begun,' agent says

13 Sept 11:48 Key points summarised by AI

Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie is off a ventilator and his health is improving after being repeatedly stabbed at a public appearance in New York.
Despite severe, life-changing injuries, his agent confirmed he is on the "road to recovery," and his son noted his "feisty & defiant sense of humor remains intact."
The attack occurred 33 years after Iran's then-supreme leader issued a fatwa calling for his assassination over his 1988 novel "The Satanic Verses."
The suspect, Hadi Matar, 24, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges; an initial review of his social media showed sympathy for Shi’ite extremism.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the attack, highlighting Iranian state institutions' long history of inciting violence against Rushdie.

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.