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Mississippi faces more extreme weather after tornado kills 25

13 Sept 14:57 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful EF4 tornado tore through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people and devastating communities like Rolling Fork along a 100-mile path.
The National Weather Service issued warnings for new 'supercell thunderstorms' and potential strong tornadoes, threatening already storm-ravaged areas.
President Biden approved disaster aid, while FEMA, the Red Cross, and numerous volunteers mobilized extensive search-and-rescue operations and provided essential relief.
Officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, highlighted the increasing gravity and frequency of extreme weather events, stressing the importance of community preparedness.

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.