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Shock, anger after assassination attempt on Argentine VP Kirchner

13 Sept 13:18 Key points summarised by AI

Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner survived an assassination attempt when a loaded handgun aimed at her face at point-blank range failed to fire.
Global leaders, including the Pope, UN, and various heads of state, expressed shock and solidarity, condemning the act of violence.
Tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets to denounce political violence, prompting President Alberto Fernandez to declare a public holiday and label the event the most serious since democracy's restoration in 1983.
The arrested assailant, Fernando Andre Sabag Montiel, a 35-year-old Brazilian national, had a history of illegal weapons possession and displayed Nazi tattoos, with police finding 100 bullets in his residence.
The attack occurred amidst ongoing corruption charges against Kirchner, where prosecutors are seeking a 12-year sentence and a lifetime ban from politics.

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.