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Tear gas and rubber bullets fired as Hong Kong returns to chaos

13 Sept 09:21 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong plunged into renewed chaos as riot police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets against anti-government protesters following a massive march.
Protesters directly challenged Beijing by defacing China's Liaison Office with eggs and graffiti, escalating tensions with mainland authorities.
A new escalation saw masked, pro-government vigilantes attack protesters and reporters at a train station, sparking fears of increased violence and potential triad involvement.
The widespread protests, now in their seventh week, continue to demand democratic reforms and an end to eroding freedoms, with authorities showing little sign of concessions.

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.