France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Three children, 3 adults shot dead by ex-student at Tennessee Christian school
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Three children, 3 adults shot dead by ex-student at Tennessee Christian school
13 Sept 12:36Key points summarised by AI
An ex-student, Audrey Elizabeth Hale, 28, fatally shot three 9-year-old children and three adult staff members at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.
Heavily armed, the assailant was quickly confronted and killed by responding police officers within minutes of their arrival at the school.
Investigators are examining a manifesto and detailed maps left by the suspect, with police theorizing the motive may stem from "resentment" for having attended the school.
The tragic event reignited national debates on gun violence and prompted renewed calls for stricter gun control legislation from President Biden and others.
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.