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Hong Kong leader says city on brink, protesters cause travel chaos

13 Sept 18:51 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warned pro-democracy protesters are pushing the city to a "very dangerous situation," challenging law and order and the 'one country, two systems' framework.
Protesters launched a rare general strike, causing widespread travel chaos by disrupting subway services, blocking roads, and leading to over 160 flight cancellations at the international airport.
The strike, aimed at demonstrating broad public support, intensified the conflict, with police using tear gas and the protests evolving into a broader movement for democratic reform amid concerns over eroding freedoms.

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.