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After weekend of violent clashes, Beijing to address Hong Kong unrest

13 Sept 11:19 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong grapples with the aftermath of another weekend of violent protests, leaving central streets scarred and resulting in at least 49 arrests for offenses including unauthorized assembly.
In a rare move, Beijing's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office is scheduled to hold a press conference to address the escalating unrest in the former British colony.
The protests, initially sparked by a now-suspended extradition bill, have broadened into demands for full democracy and an independent inquiry into police force, posing the most significant challenge to Chinese leader Xi Jinping since 2012 and raising concerns over Hong Kong's 'one country, two systems' autonomy.

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.