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7 Hong Kong democracy leaders to be sentenced amid crackdown

13 Sept 13:31 Key points summarised by AI

Seven leading Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates, including 82-year-old Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, face sentencing for organizing a march during the 2019 anti-government protests.
They were convicted of organizing and participating in a massive August 2019 protest against a controversial extradition bill, with each facing up to five years in prison.
These convictions mark a significant blow to Hong Kong's democracy movement, intensifying Beijing's ongoing crackdown on dissent through national security laws and electoral reforms.
Prominent figures among the convicted include Martin Lee, known as Hong Kong's 'father of democracy,' Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, and activist Lee Cheuk-yan, all vocal proponents of the city's civil liberties.

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.