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Beijing closes dozens of subway stations as Covid controls tighten

13 Sept 23:22 Key points summarised by AI

Beijing implemented significant Covid-19 restrictions, closing dozens of subway stations (14% of its network) and locking down housing compounds to curb virus spread.
These measures, including bans on dining-in and closures of tourist sites, reflect Beijing's tightening controls despite relatively low daily case numbers, sparking fears of a city-wide lockdown.
The capital's actions are set against the backdrop of China's broader battle with its worst Covid flare-up, notably the prolonged and chaotic lockdown in Shanghai, which has alarmed Beijing residents.
Other cities like Zhengzhou are also ramping up controls, requiring residents to remain in their housing compounds to combat the ongoing pandemic.

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.