Putin vows retribution for 'barbaric' Moscow attack

13 Sept 06:14 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the deadly attack on Crocus City Hall as a "barbaric terrorist act," vowing harsh retribution for the more than 100 victims.
All four gunmen were apprehended attempting to flee towards Ukraine, with Russian authorities alleging they had contacts there.
Putin declared Sunday a national day of mourning, emphasizing severe consequences for the perpetrators.
While the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, Russian authorities have not publicly acknowledged this.

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

Yesterday 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.