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Shanghai allows 4 million out of homes as virus rules ease

13 Sept 06:39 Key points summarised by AI

Shanghai eased strict COVID-19 lockdowns, permitting an additional 4 million residents to leave their homes, bringing the total allowed outdoors to nearly 12 million.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed China's economic growth forecast to 4.4% for the year, citing the severe impact of city-wide shutdowns on industrial activity and warning of global supply chain disruptions.
China's 'zero-COVID' strategy continues to enforce stringent controls across major industrial hubs, causing production disruptions for global manufacturers and raising concerns about agricultural output.

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.