US winter storm death toll rises to 61

24 Sept 04:29 Key points summarised by AI

The death toll from a fierce winter storm across the United States has climbed to at least 61, with Erie County, New York, experiencing the highest number of fatalities.
Erie County, including Buffalo, reported 39 deaths, attributed to causes such as exposure, car crashes, and the inability of emergency services to reach victims in time.
While concerns about flooding are diminishing and power has been restored in Erie County, authorities in Buffalo face mounting criticism for their delayed storm response, including a late travel ban.
The storm also caused significant travel disruptions nationwide, with Southwest Airlines notably canceling over 15,000 flights due to system breakdowns.

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.