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Hong Kong police use tear gas as protesters try to storm parliament

14 Sept 01:36 Key points summarised by AI

Violent clashes erupted in Hong Kong as police deployed tear gas, pepper spray, and batons to disperse protesters attempting to storm the city's parliament.
Tens of thousands demonstrated against a controversial extradition bill, fearing it would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China's opaque justice system and undermine Hong Kong's autonomy.
The widespread protests, which included blocking major roads and businesses closing in solidarity, forced the Legislative Council to delay the bill's second reading, though the government refused to withdraw the legislation.
The unrest, echoing the 2014 Occupy movement, drew international alarm and led to a significant drop in Hong Kong's stock market.

Yesterday 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.