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Thousands without power as California storms bring rain, snow and cold

13 Sept 11:05 Key points summarised by AI

Widespread Disruption: Nearly 85,000 households and businesses in the Los Angeles area lost power, with major highways like Interstate 5 (the Grapevine) closed due to heavy snow and flooding.
Unusual Winter Conditions: California is experiencing rare cold, significant storms, bringing snow to higher elevations and even around the Hollywood sign, along with rain, hail, and graupel in flatlands.
Severe Weather Outlook: An Arctic low-pressure system drives these conditions, with more storms expected to bring high winds and dangerous driving conditions, leading to closures like Yosemite National Park through Wednesday.

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.