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China detains employee of Britain's Hong Kong mission, UK urged to act

14 Sept 03:36 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese authorities detained Simon Cheng, a Chinese national working for Britain's Hong Kong consulate, in Shenzhen for violating public security regulations, sparking international concern.
China's foreign ministry asserted the detention is an internal affair, rejecting British concerns and accusing the UK of interfering in Hong Kong's internal matters.
The incident exacerbates already strained relations between the UK and China, occurring amidst ongoing anti-government protests in Hong Kong and calls for Britain to secure Cheng's release.

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.