Gunman, 14, kills four in US school shooting

13 Sept 13:37 Key points summarised by AI

A 14-year-old student fatally shot four individuals, including two students and two teachers, and wounded nine others at a Georgia high school.
The shooter was swiftly apprehended by a school resource officer and faces murder charges, to be tried as an adult.
The incident underscores America's pervasive gun violence crisis, with leaders like President Biden and VP Harris calling for an end to the "epidemic" after nearly 400 mass shootings this year.
Students initially mistook the shooting for a drill, revealing the disturbing normalcy of such exercises and the terror experienced during the lockdown.

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

Today 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.