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Here's how the 4 Americans abducted in Mexico were found

13 Sept 05:33 Key points summarised by AI

Mexican authorities located the four abducted Americans in a remote shack near Matamoros following an anonymous tip, finding two alive and two deceased.
The Americans were violently ambushed in downtown Matamoros after crossing from Texas for medical purposes, leading to their forced removal and the death of a Mexican bystander.
The Gulf cartel's Scorpions faction claimed responsibility, apologized for the violence, and reportedly handed over five members involved, citing a breach of their operational rules.
Victims' families rejected the cartel's apology, expressing profound grief, while U.S. and Mexican officials vowed to address cartel violence and ensure justice.
Five individuals were arrested by Mexican authorities on charges of aggravated kidnapping and homicide related to the incident.

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.