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Support wavers in Hong Kong for bill allowing extraditions to China after protests

13 Sept 13:34 Key points summarised by AI

Key Hong Kong advisers and former officials now urge a halt or withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill amidst massive public protests.
Hundreds of thousands demonstrated, fearing the bill would erode Hong Kong's judicial independence and "one country, two systems" autonomy by allowing extraditions to mainland China.
Despite widespread opposition and planned further protests, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and Beijing maintain the bill's necessity, rejecting accusations of undermining freedoms and foreign interference.
International concern grows, with the U.S. considering reviewing Hong Kong's special trade status, while China denounces such actions as "vain plots" and "stark provocation."

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.