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Police battle protesters as strike paralyses Hong Kong

21 Sept 02:50 Key points summarised by AI

A general strike paralyzed Hong Kong, leading to widespread protests across the city, met by police firing tear gas in multiple districts.
Demonstrations, initially against an extradition bill, escalated into a broader challenge against the government and Beijing, demanding the bill's complete withdrawal and an independent inquiry into the crisis.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam remained defiant, rejecting calls to resign, condemning the violence, and warning that the protests were putting Hong Kong's prosperity and 'one country, two systems' framework at grave risk.
The widespread disruptions, including extensive flight cancellations, business closures, and falling tourist numbers, severely impacted Hong Kong's economy, pushing it towards a potential recession.

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.