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Trump safe after new assassination attempt, suspect arrested

23 Sept 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe after Secret Service agents foiled an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Agents spotted and fired upon a gunman with an AK-47-style rifle near the golf course; the suspect fled in a vehicle but was later arrested by sheriff’s deputies.
News organizations identified the suspect as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, whose social media profiles indicated strong support for Ukraine and criticism of Trump.
This incident marks the second security threat against Trump in two months, highlighting significant challenges in protecting presidential candidates during a highly contested election.
President Biden and Vice President Harris were briefed on the event, expressing relief for Trump's safety and directing resources to ensure his continued protection.

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.