Man charged for throwing explosive at Japan PM

20 Sept 23:32 Key points summarised by AI

Ryuji Kimura, 24, was charged with attempted murder for throwing a pipe bomb at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during an April campaign event.
The attack, which left Kishida unharmed, occurred less than a year after former leader Shinzo Abe's assassination and involved a suspect who had previously sued the government over election age requirements.

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.