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Massive demonstration chokes Hong Kong as extradition anger boils

23 Sept 02:27 Key points summarised by AI

Hundreds of thousands in Hong Kong protested the controversial extradition bill, demanding Chief Executive Carrie Lam's resignation despite her temporary climbdown.
Protesters fear the Beijing-backed law would subject individuals to China's opaque legal system, undermining Hong Kong's autonomy and business standing.
Public outrage intensified over police use of excessive force against demonstrators and Lam's refusal to fully withdraw the bill and apologize.
The widespread opposition has reinvigorated Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, uniting diverse groups against perceived Chinese encroachment on the city's freedoms.

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.