Shanghai axes some Covid testing requirements

2 Oct 00:28 Key points summarised by AI

Shanghai authorities will scrap the 48-hour negative test result requirement for public transport and outdoor venues starting Monday.
This move is part of China's latest relaxation of its strict zero-Covid policy, following nationwide protests against harsh containment measures.
Shanghai joins other major cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, which have also recently eased testing requirements for public transport.
Despite national guidelines to "optimise" zero-Covid, local enforcement of these measures has varied widely across different Chinese cities.

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.