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Clashes as New Zealand police clear Covid protest

1 Oct 23:52 Key points summarised by AI

Police in Wellington, New Zealand, clashed with anti-vaccine protesters occupying parliament grounds, leading to dozens of arrests.
The three-day protest, mirroring Canada's 'Freedom Convoy,' caused significant disruption, prompting police to clear the camp.
Authorities acted due to public frustration and the ongoing impact of the demonstration against New Zealand's strict Covid-19 vaccination mandates.

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.