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9/11 terror attacks reverberate as US marks 21st anniversary

13 Sept 12:23 Key points summarised by AI

Americans observed the 21st anniversary of 9/11 with solemn tributes at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Shanksville, highlighting the enduring grief and immediate sense of loss for victims' families.
President Biden vowed to continue combating terrorist plots and urged Americans to uphold democracy, while the recent killing of al-Qaida figure Ayman al-Zawahri provided a sense of ongoing justice for some survivors.
The attacks' aftermath continues to shape U.S. national security, foster debates on civil liberties, and prompt concerns among some relatives that the nation's collective memory and unity surrounding 9/11 are receding.

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.