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Twitter spotlights Asia democracy movements with #MilkTeaAlliance emoji

13 Sept 14:26 Key points summarised by AI

Twitter launched a new emoji to spotlight the #MilkTeaAlliance, an online protest movement connecting pro-democracy activists across Asia.
Named for a shared love of sugary tea, the alliance emerged last year, uniting activists from Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan, and later expanding to Myanmar following its military coup.
The emoji celebrates the alliance's first anniversary and underscores Twitter's staunch advocacy for a free and open internet, condemning censorship and internet shutdowns in regions where the movement is active.

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.