France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Al Jazeera says 5 journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
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Al Jazeera says 5 journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
13 Sept 06:20Key points summarised by AI
An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed five Al Jazeera staff members, including prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif, in a tent housing journalists.
The Israeli military confirmed the strike, claiming al-Sharif was a Hamas 'terrorist' who posed as a journalist and was responsible for rocket attacks.
Al Jazeera and media watchdogs, including CPJ and RSF, condemned the attack, highlighting the high number of journalists killed in Gaza and questioning Israel's justification for targeting media workers.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.