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Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead in 'political assassination'

11 Sept 16:27 Key points summarised by AI

Conservative influencer and Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck at a Utah university event, an incident officially described as a "political assassination."
Authorities are actively investigating the shooting, with initial reports conflicting on whether a suspect was detained and released or if the shooter remains at large.
The 31-year-old was addressing a large outdoor crowd when a gunshot rang out, causing him to collapse; authorities believe the shot was fired from a rooftop at a significant distance.
The killing marks the latest in a series of attacks on U.S. political figures, prompting former President Donald Trump to order flags flown at half-staff in Kirk's honor and mourn his death.

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.