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Roads seized as Hong Kong braces for rally on handover anniversary

13 Sept 11:05 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong police used pepper spray and batons against anti-government protesters who seized highways early Monday, ahead of a major pro-democracy rally on the city's handover anniversary.
The ongoing demonstrations are fueled by deep-seated fears that China is eroding Hong Kong's freedoms under the 'one country, two systems' arrangement, initially sparked by a controversial extradition bill.
Protesters demand the permanent withdrawal of the extradition bill and accountability for police actions, vowing continued civil disobedience against Chief Executive Carrie Lam's administration.
The city remains deeply divided, with both pro-democracy and pro-Beijing rallies scheduled, highlighting escalating tensions and the long-term nature of the resistance movement.

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.