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Maine mass killing suspect has been found dead, ending search that put entire state on edge

18 Sept 02:21 Key points summarised by AI

Robert Card, the Army reservist responsible for killing 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, concluding a two-day statewide manhunt.
His death in Lisbon Falls brought an end to the intensive search that had placed Maine residents under a shelter-in-place order, prompting widespread relief from authorities and the community.
Authorities confirmed Card's history of mental health issues, including hearing voices, and a suicide note was found, though it offered no specific motive for the tragic shootings.
The attacks claimed 18 lives, ranging from 14 to 76 years old, profoundly impacting the community and making it the 36th mass killing in the U.S. this year.

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.