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Hong Kong airport reopens after overnight clashes, mass protests

13 Sept 01:02 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong International Airport reopened, rescheduling hundreds of flights after two days of severe disruptions caused by violent clashes between pro-democracy protesters and riot police.
Overnight clashes intensified, leading to new arrests and police condemnation of protester violence, including assaults on a visitor and a journalist, deepening the city's 10-week crisis.
The protests, driven by concerns over eroding freedoms and expanded calls for democracy, have drawn international concern, with the U.S. urging calm and China condemning "sprouts of terrorism."
The ongoing unrest has significantly impacted Hong Kong's economy, causing the stock market to fall and leading to a notable decline in international flight bookings.

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.