Hong Kong protesters seek to shut down city with general strike

22 Sept 19:13 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong faces a general strike threatening to paralyze the city, with over 100 flights canceled and widespread transport disruptions.
The strike follows a weekend of violent anti-government protests, which authorities warn are pushing the city to an “extremely dangerous edge”.
Originating from an extradition bill, the months-long protests have escalated into demands for greater democracy, posing the biggest political challenge to Chinese rule since 1997.
China's central government has stated it "will not sit idly by," indicating potential intervention as the unrest continues.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.