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Hong Kong protesters plan weekend rally after violent clashes

23 Sept 05:49 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong protest leaders announced plans for a mass rally on Sunday and a city-wide strike on Monday, escalating their campaign against a controversial China extradition bill.
This follows Wednesday's severe political violence where police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands, prompting the government to indefinitely postpone a parliamentary debate on the bill.
The extradition bill, which would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China, has united a broad spectrum of Hong Kong society against it, fearing Beijing's potential abuse to target dissidents.
Police actions drew widespread criticism for 'excessive force,' while Beijing fully supports Hong Kong authorities, dismissing the protests as 'riots,' and the international community voices concerns over the bill's implications.

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.