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Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve security law giving government more power to curb dissent

23 Sept 03:41 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approved a new national security law, significantly expanding the government's power to prosecute dissent and offenses like treason, espionage, and "colluding with external forces."
The legislation, rushed through by Beijing loyalists, further erodes the civil liberties promised to Hong Kong, building on a 2020 security law that already silenced opposition voices.
The new law imposes stringent penalties, including life imprisonment for severe offenses, and allows for the prosecution of acts committed anywhere in the world.
International bodies and governments, including the UN, UK, EU, and US, condemned the law, expressing concerns about its broad definitions, potential impact on human rights, businesses, and Hong Kong's long-term attractiveness as an international hub.

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.