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Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners on subversion charges

14 Sept 03:28 Key points summarised by AI

A Hong Kong court jailed 45 pro-democracy campaigners for subversion under the national security law, with "mastermind" Benny Tai receiving the longest term of 10 years.
The charges arose from an informal 2020 poll designed to secure a pro-democracy electoral majority, aiming to veto the budget and pressure the government for reforms.
International condemnation was swift, with the United States, Australia, and human rights groups denouncing the sentencing as evidence of eroding political freedoms in Hong Kong.
This landmark trial, the largest under the 2020 national security law, reinforces Beijing's crackdown on dissent following the massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.

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.