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At least 21 killed in Somalia hotel siege, many hostages freed

13 Sept 11:54 Key points summarised by AI

Al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab militants launched a 30-hour siege on the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, a site frequented by government officials.
The attack tragically claimed at least 21 lives and left 117 injured, while security forces successfully rescued dozens of hostages.
Elite security forces ended the prolonged standoff by battling and neutralizing the militants involved in the assault.
Al Shabaab claimed responsibility, continuing their decade-long campaign to overthrow the government and impose their interpretation of Islamic law.

Yesterday 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.