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Hong Kong leader condemns 'extremely violent' protests

13 Sept 14:57 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, strongly condemned the "extreme use of violence" by masked protesters who stormed and ransacked the city’s legislature, calling the vandalism "heartbreaking and shocking."
The unprecedented incident occurred on the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China, escalating weeks of massive demonstrations against a controversial extradition bill.
Protesters defaced symbols, scrawled anti-China messages, and hung the city’s colonial-era flag inside the legislative chamber, expressing frustration that their peaceful demands were unheard.
The events pose an unparalleled challenge to Beijing's authority, drawing international attention and highlighting deep divisions within Hong Kong society regarding the hardline tactics.

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.