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Hong Kong leader apologises as rally chokes city

15 Sept 07:35 Key points summarised by AI

Millions of Hong Kong citizens staged a historic protest against a controversial extradition bill, demanding Chief Executive Carrie Lam's resignation.
Lam apologized for causing "conflict" and indefinitely suspended the bill, but refused to step down, intensifying public anger.
Protesters, enraged by police use of force and the bill's threat to the city's autonomy, vowed to continue demonstrations and strikes.
The widespread unrest underscores a broader struggle for Hong Kong's unique freedoms against increasing influence from mainland China.

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.