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Secret Service says suspect shot after gunfire exchange near Washington Monument

13 Sept 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

A man carrying a gun near the White House was shot by Secret Service officers after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument.
Plainclothes agents initially spotted the armed individual, leading to a pursuit and an exchange of gunfire when uniformed officers attempted to apprehend him.
A minor bystander was also shot and hospitalized, with investigators suggesting the suspect's gun likely caused the injury.
The incident resulted in a brief White House lockdown and a significant police presence, though President Trump's event proceeded uninterrupted.
Authorities are investigating the officer-involved shooting and its potential connection to the President, following a separate security incident last week.

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.