France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
UK police arrest two after 'multiple people' stabbed on train
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UK police arrest two after 'multiple people' stabbed on train
11 Sept 17:31Key points summarised by AI
Two suspects were arrested following a "multiple stabbing" on a London-bound train near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
"A number of people" were hospitalized after the attack, with witnesses describing a man wielding a large knife and "blood everywhere" as passengers sought refuge.
The incident occurred on a busy route from Doncaster to London King's Cross and was condemned as "appalling" and "deeply concerning" by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
This event underscores the persistent issue of rising knife crime in England and Wales, a "national crisis" that the government is actively working to address.
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.