Four Moscow attack suspects charged with terrorism

13 Sept 10:56 Key points summarised by AI

Four suspects in the Moscow concert hall attack, which killed at least 137 people, were charged with terrorism and ordered detained pending trial, facing potential life sentences.
Two of the defendants, including one from Tajikistan, have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the deadly assault.
Russian officials arrested 11 individuals in connection with the attack, including the four gunmen, who were identified as foreign nationals.
Despite ISIS claiming responsibility, Russian President Putin suggested Ukrainian involvement, a claim vehemently denied by Ukraine and the United States.

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.