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Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 as pro-democracy protests return

23 Sept 01:45 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong police arrested over 200 pro-democracy protesters during demonstrations that escalated from a shopping mall sing-along into street clashes.
Riot police deployed pepper spray and conducted stop-and-search operations, with some journalists reporting interference and being denied immediate treatment after being sprayed.
The resurgence of protests follows a lull due to the coronavirus pandemic, fueled by recent arrests of democracy activists and growing concerns over Beijing's tightening control.
Police justified arrests by citing illegal assembly and violations of anti-virus measures prohibiting gatherings of more than eight people, with lawmaker Roy Kwong among those detained.
Activists are now planning a major annual march on July 1, marking the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to Chinese rule, signaling ongoing unrest.

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.