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Suspected IS attack in Syria death toll rises to 68: monitor

14 Sept 00:05 Key points summarised by AI

A suspected Islamic State (IS) attack in Syria has seen its death toll rise to 68, marking it as the deadliest incident attributed to the group in over a year.
The attack, reportedly carried out by jihadists on motorcycles, targeted truffle hunters, resulting in the deaths of 61 civilians and seven soldiers in the desert east of Homs.
IS is exploiting the annual truffle harvesting season to launch attacks in remote areas, with this incident highlighting their continued use of desert hideouts for ambushes after losing their last territories in 2019.

Yesterday 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.