France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Seven shot dead in another mass shooting in California
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Seven shot dead in another mass shooting in California
13 Sept 11:26Key points summarised by AI
A mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California, resulted in seven deaths across two separate farm worker locations.
The 67-year-old suspect, Chunli Zhao, an employee at one of the sites, was apprehended after driving to a police parking lot, seemingly attempting to surrender.
This tragedy closely followed another mass shooting in Monterey Park, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to express profound grief over the successive incidents.
The incident deeply impacted the local farm worker community, already under stress from recent severe weather, with children present during the shootings.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.