Cyberattack forces US hospital closures

13 Sept 12:47 Key points summarised by AI

A cyberattack compelled Prospect Medical Holdings to shut down urgent care and critical health services across its 16 hospitals in four US states.
The incident, believed to be a ransomware attack, forced the hospital group to take its systems offline, disrupting all inpatient and outpatient operations and requiring staff to use paper records.
Investigations are underway with cybersecurity specialists, as the organization focuses on patient needs and strives to quickly restore normal operations.

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.