Moscow attack: What we know so far

13 Sept 03:46 Key points summarised by AI

Gunmen stormed Crocus City Hall in Moscow, killing at least 133 and injuring over 140 in a "barbaric attack," with the death toll continuing to rise.
President Putin linked the arrested suspects to Ukraine, a claim strongly refuted by Ukrainian officials.
An Islamic State (IS) affiliate claimed responsibility for the attack, with experts pointing to IS-K, though Russia has not officially blamed IS.
The US had issued a prior warning on March 7th about a potential terrorist attack in Moscow, and global leaders have universally condemned the incident.

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.