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California shooting suspect was regular at Monterey Park dance studio

14 Sept 10:06 Key points summarised by AI

Huu Can Tran, 72, a regular at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio, was identified as the gunman in the Monterey Park mass shooting that killed 11 during a Lunar New Year celebration.
After the initial attack, Tran attempted a second shooting at another club, but a patron disarmed him, preventing further casualties before Tran died by suicide.
Investigations reveal Tran had a history of anger, distrust towards others at the studio, and prior complaints to police about family disputes, though a clear motive remains unconfirmed.
Authorities discovered Tran possessed multiple firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, with a prior arrest for unlawful firearm possession in 1994, highlighting the rarity of a mass shooting by someone over 70.

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.