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Russia arrests concert hall gunmen as death toll rises to 115

13 Sept 20:24 Key points summarised by AI

Russian authorities arrested 11 people, including four gunmen, following a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall, with the death toll rising to 115 and expected to increase further.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the assault, but Russia has not publicly acknowledged this, with some officials instead pointing to a potential Ukraine connection, which Kyiv vehemently denies.
Camouflaged gunmen initiated the attack at Crocus City Hall, opening fire on concert-goers and using flammable liquid to set the venue ablaze, resulting in fatalities from both gunshots and smoke inhalation.
The attack occurred days after President Vladimir Putin publicly dismissed Western warnings of an imminent terrorist attack in Moscow as provocative propaganda, despite the US having shared intelligence with Russian authorities.

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.