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Pro-Beijing candidates sweep victories at Hong Kong polls

14 Sept 01:38 Key points summarised by AI

Pro-Beijing candidates decisively won Hong Kong's legislative elections, the first held under new laws ensuring only 'patriots' can run.
The election recorded a historically low voter turnout of 30.2%, though Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam expressed satisfaction, citing support for the 'improved electoral system'.
New electoral rules drastically cut directly elected seats and expanded the legislature, with most positions now filled by pro-Beijing appointed members following a rigorous vetting process.
Major pro-democracy parties boycotted the elections, with the Democratic Party notably not fielding any candidates for the first time since the 1997 handover.

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.