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Shooter kills two children in Minneapolis church, injures 17 others

13 Sept 12:24 Key points summarised by AI

A heavily-armed shooter opened fire at a Minneapolis church service for schoolchildren, killing two children (ages eight and 10) and wounding 17 others, including 14 children and three elderly parishioners.
The attacker, identified as Robin Westman (23), used a rifle, shotgun, and pistol—all legally purchased—before dying by suicide in the parking lot.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics, noting the shooter legally changed name and identified as female.
The tragedy underscores the persistent issue of mass shootings and gun violence in the United States, prompting calls for prevention while officials cautioned against villainizing any community.

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.