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OJ Simpson, former US football star acquitted of murder, dies aged 76

13 Sept 13:52 Key points summarised by AI

O.J. Simpson, the legendary football star and actor, passed away at 76 from prostate cancer, marking the end of a life filled with both adulation and profound controversy.
His legacy was forever changed by the infamous 1994 murder trial where he was acquitted of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, a case that captivated America and exposed deep societal divisions.
Despite his acquittal in the criminal trial, a separate civil jury later found him liable for the deaths, ordering him to pay $33.5 million to the victims' families.
Simpson later served nine years in prison for a 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping conviction in Las Vegas, an unrelated incident that further cemented his fall from grace.

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.