France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
4 people dead and 8 wounded in a shooting and fire at a Michigan church, police say
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4 people dead and 8 wounded in a shooting and fire at a Michigan church, police say
14 Sept 05:21Key points summarised by AI
A gunman initiated a deadly attack at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, by ramming a truck into the building, opening fire during Sunday service, and setting it on fire.
The incident tragically resulted in four fatalities and eight injuries before police swiftly responded, engaging and killing the 40-year-old suspect, Thomas Jacob Sanford, within minutes.
Authorities are actively investigating the suspect's residence to determine a motive for the deliberate act, which marks another in a series of violent attacks on U.S. houses of worship.
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.