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Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for 2 weeks

22 Sept 22:37 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines for two weeks starting April 20 due to the detection of the N501Y mutant COVID-19 strain.
The three nations are classified as “extremely high risk” following multiple imported cases carrying the strain into Hong Kong within the past 14 days.
The city reported 30 new coronavirus cases, 29 of which were imported, marking its highest daily toll since March 15.
Authorities are urging residents to get vaccinated, expanding eligibility to those aged 16-29 to boost the current low vaccination rate of approximately 9%.

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.