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Hong Kong leader tests positive for Covid on return from APEC

14 Sept 01:48 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong leader John Lee tested positive for Covid-19 upon his return from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Bangkok.
The diagnosis follows his unmasked meetings with several heads of state, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, during his first overseas trip since the pandemic began.

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.