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Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels; Belgium raises terror alert to top level

23 Sept 06:17 Key points summarised by AI

A gunman killed two Swedish nationals and wounded a third in central Brussels, prompting Belgium to raise its terror alert to the highest level.
A man identifying as Abdesalem Al Guilani, claiming to be a fighter for Allah and a member of the Islamic State, took responsibility for the attack in an online video.
Belgian authorities suspect the victims' Swedish nationality was the likely motive, possibly linked to recent Koran burnings in Sweden and subsequent threats from jihadists.
The incident triggered a massive manhunt for the assailant, led to the suspension of a Euro 2024 qualifying football match between Belgium and Sweden, and prompted calls for residents to stay indoors.

19 Oct 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.