France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Six dead in Mississippi shooting rampage, suspect detained
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Six dead in Mississippi shooting rampage, suspect detained
13 Sept 11:20Key points summarised by AI
A gunman killed six people across multiple locations in Arkabutla, Mississippi, prompting President Joe Biden to renew calls for tightened gun restrictions.
The alleged shooter, 52-year-old Richard Dale Crum, was detained attempting to flee and charged with first-degree murder; his motive is currently unknown.
The rampage involved shootings at a store, his ex-wife's home, and two other residences, with victims found in various locations.
President Biden highlighted the ongoing epidemic of gun violence, noting 73 mass shootings in the US this year, and urged Congress to implement 'commonsense gun law reforms'.
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.