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Protest chaos grips Hong Kong with tear gas, water cannon and pouring rain

21 Sept 02:48 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong witnessed a resurgence of violent clashes as police deployed water cannon and tear gas against anti-government protesters who retaliated with bricks and petrol bombs.
Tens of thousands marched, causing widespread disruption across Kowloon, blocking major roads, smashing toll booths, and engaging in running battles with police in multiple locations.
Protesters continue to demand democracy and safeguard Hong Kong's 'one country, two systems' autonomy, fearing increasing erosion of freedoms by Beijing.
The ongoing unrest poses a significant challenge to Beijing's Communist Party leaders, who are keen to quell the demonstrations ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

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.