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Fireworks, flowers in Wuhan for Lunar New Year but grief lingers

14 Sept 19:33 Key points summarised by AI

Wuhan residents celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional festivities like fireworks and flowers, three years after the city's initial Covid-19 lockdown.
Despite the festive atmosphere, a sombre mood prevails as many mourn loved ones lost in the recent surge of Covid-19 cases following China's lifting of its zero-Covid policy.
Locals observe customs such as offering chrysanthemums and burning incense for the deceased, highlighting the ongoing grief amidst the celebrations.
Businesses, including flower sellers, report a return to normalcy and increased sales, though some note a rise in demand for mourning flowers due to recent deaths.

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.