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Hong Kong police fire tear gas as city is again roiled by protests

28 Sept 01:35 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong police fired multiple tear gas rounds and pepper spray at anti-government activists in Kowloon on Saturday night, following a large afternoon march by tens of thousands of protesters.
Protesters adopted 'hit-and-run' tactics, setting fires, blocking streets, and obstructing the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, escalating confrontations with riot police throughout the evening.
The Hong Kong government strongly condemned the 'radical protesters,' while the demonstrations, initially against an extradition bill, have evolved into the most serious challenge to Beijing's rule since the 1997 handover.
The city experienced deep divisions, with a separate pro-police rally also taking place, as the ongoing unrest continues to impact Hong Kong's economy and draws international attention, including calls from U.S. lawmakers to halt sales of crowd-control equipment.

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.