China Covid outbreak grows with millions under lockdown

23 Sept 03:32 Key points summarised by AI

China faces its highest Covid-19 case count since May, prompting authorities to place millions under strict lockdown across multiple cities, including Lanzhou and Beihai.
The nation remains committed to its rigorous 'zero-Covid' policy, implementing snap lockdowns, mass testing, and extensive quarantines to curb outbreaks.
These stringent measures, particularly challenging with the fast-spreading Omicron variant, are significantly impacting China's economy, contributing to its slowest second-quarter growth (0.4%) since the initial pandemic.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 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.