Gunman shoots five people with machinegun, killing one and 'wounding 12-year-old girl' in France

🔮 Melanie Perkins, the billionaire co-founder and CEO of Canva, announced on Tuesday that she and her company would be laying off 1,271 people, or 22 percent of the workforce, citing 'new technology' and a quickly-changing world. The leader of the Australian design software firm, best known for its graphic design platform, wrote in a public note: 'Behind every decision is someone we care deeply about, and I know the consequences will be very real for those directly affected, their families, friends and teammates.' In her note, Perkins announced a raft of measures designed to support the affected staff, who reside in 37 countries. These included at least six months' pay, a year of healthcare coverage and a year of LinkedIn Premium.

🔮 Jordan's King Abdullah, meanwhile, said those who carried out the attack will be punished with 'an iron fist.'

🔮 One man was seen performing doughnuts on a Swiss road A car in the entourage nearly collided with a white van during the drive They added that they are reviewing the footage they received on Wednesday and are 'examining whether the video footage provides evidence of any criminal offences against the road traffic law and what further steps may be necessary'. 20

🔮 Ali Rabeh, the mayor of Trappes, said this morning in a Facebook post: 'I offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased, as well as my full support to the other victims. '

🔮 Elon Musk ordered a reduction in Starlink services for Ukraine, US officials have said, after the tech billionaire claimed any limits on the communications system would ultimately have come from the president.

🔮 Mr Lecornu said that new curfews would be decided 'where the situation requires it'.

🔮 Fairbarn could be seen in court at one point with head lowered, hands covering his eyes.

🔮 Fears of tensions inside Mr Macron's fragile government over apparent security shortcomings – coming just as the government needs to pass a much-needed budget bill to rein in its finances – are set to further unsettle investors. At the weekend, hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest over what many say are declining and dysfunctional public services that leave citizens to fend for themselves amid cost-of-living pressures.

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🔮 It comes as France is set to be swept by broader, nationwide demonstrations on Saturday over the cost of living, setting up a potentially fraught period ahead of presidential elections next year.