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Thais warned to stay away from protest areas in Hong Kong

14 Sept 02:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Consulate in Hong Kong advised its citizens to avoid protest areas due to intensifying pro-democracy demonstrations.
Protests caused widespread disruption, including MTR system blockages, main road closures, and hundreds of flight cancellations at Hong Kong International Airport.

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.