Deadly storms and tornadoes sweep through US

13 Sept 06:12 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful storm system, including devastating winds and tornadoes, has resulted in at least 21 fatalities across multiple US states, including Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Indiana, and Illinois.
Arkansas suffered extensive damage, with homes destroyed and infrastructure compromised, prompting Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard, with President Biden pledging federal aid.
Specific incidents include a theater roof collapse in Belvidere, Illinois, causing one death and multiple injuries, and house collapses in other areas, while the storm continues to track eastward, threatening the US East Coast and leaving over 610,000 homes without power.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.