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Intruder seeking U.S. House Speaker Pelosi at her home beats husband with hammer

13 Sept 11:03 Key points summarised by AI

An intruder, David Depape, violently attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer at their San Francisco home.
The assailant demanded to know "Where is Nancy?" before the assault, which resulted in Paul Pelosi sustaining a skull fracture and other injuries requiring surgery.
Police intervened during the attack, apprehending Depape, who faces charges including attempted murder, and credited a 911 dispatcher's quick thinking for a "life-saving" response.
The incident, occurring just before the Nov. 8 midterm elections, intensified concerns about rising political violence and polarization in the U.S.
Depape's online posts reportedly expressed support for former President Donald Trump and embraced QAnon conspiracy theories, though Reuters could not confirm the posts.

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.