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Hong Kong police slam 'illegal' protest as HQ siege ends

13 Sept 06:16 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong police denounced an "illegal" 15-hour siege of their headquarters by thousands of anti-government protesters demanding the resignation of the city's leader.
Demonstrators called for Chief Executive Carrie Lam's ouster, an investigation into alleged police brutality, and the permanent withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill.
The protests, initially sparked by the now-postponed extradition law, have broadened into a wider movement against Lam's administration and Beijing's perceived tightening grip on Hong Kong's freedoms.

19 Oct 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.