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UK PM candidate Johnson says he backs Hong Kong people 'every inch of the way'

13 Sept 18:42 Key points summarised by AI

Boris Johnson, a leading UK PM candidate, declared strong support for Hong Kong citizens, urging China to uphold the 'one country, two systems' framework amidst protests over a controversial extradition bill.
Johnson reiterated his commitment to exiting the European Union by October 31, with or without a deal, emphasizing the Conservative Party's need to resolve Brexit to avoid 'political extinction'.
He affirmed that while Chinese companies are welcome in Britain, the UK would not compromise its vital national security infrastructure or intelligence sharing with Five-Eyes partners regarding Huawei's involvement in 5G networks.
Johnson urged Iran to adhere to the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), warning against enriching nuclear materials and advocating for strategies to constrain Iran's disruptive behavior in the region.

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.