France's Kurds gather to protest after Paris killings

13 Sept 11:37 Key points summarised by AI

French Kurds gathered in Paris to protest the killing of three community members, demanding answers and protection from the authorities.
A 69-year-old gunman, recently released from detention, carried out the fatal shootings at a Kurdish cultural centre and a nearby cafe.
The Kurdish community, already traumatized by a triple murder in 2013, views the incident as a terror attack and expresses deep fear and vulnerability, urging France to provide protection.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.