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Widespread protests grip Sri Lanka after police shooting

13 Sept 16:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thousands across Sri Lanka protested after police killed one person and injured 13 during a demonstration against fuel price hikes and the economic crisis, marking the first such shooting in weeks of unrest.
Demonstrators blocked roads and state employees rallied in Colombo, condemning the police action and demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation amidst deepening public anger.
Sri Lanka faces bankruptcy and severe shortages, yet President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resist calls to step down, maintaining a political impasse despite international calls for restraint.

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.