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Hong Kong police, protesters exchange tear gas, petrol bombs

13 Sept 13:55 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong police deployed tear gas and water cannons against thousands of protesters who retaliated with petrol bombs during an unauthorized march in Kowloon.
The demonstrations, initially sparked by an extradition bill, have evolved into a broader pro-democracy movement challenging Beijing's perceived tightening grip and local government policies.
Protesters maintain five core demands, including universal suffrage and an independent inquiry into police conduct, which Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has largely rejected.
The sustained unrest has resulted in numerous arrests and injuries, pushing the Asian financial hub towards its first recession in a decade and severely impacting its economy.

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.