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Hong Kong issues amber travel alert for France as school protests turn violent

Hong Kong has issued an amber outbound travel alert for France after weeks of protests over school conditions spread across the country, triggering clashes and damage in major cities. The alert – the lowest of three levels in the Security Bureau’s outbound travel alert system – advises residents travelling to France to exercise caution in response to signs of a threat to personal safety. “Due to…

Hong Kong issues amber travel alert for France as school protests turn violent

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Israel detains 40 ultra-Orthodox men accused of draft dodging

At least 40 ultra-Orthodox Jewish men were arrested at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on suspicion of attempting to evade the country's military draft.

  • At least 40 ultra-Orthodox Jewish men arrested at Ben Gurion Airport.
  • Accused of attempting to evade Israel's mandatory military service.
  • Comes amid national debate over ultra-Orthodox exemption from service.

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