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Hundreds of thousands protest in France for "Act III"

A heavy police presence was hard to miss on the streets of Paris on Saturday, as the capital saw demonstrations for a third consecutive weekend over the rising cost of living and deteriorating conditions in schools. But the increased security failed to prevent clashes in several parts of the city. Riot police fired tear gas to push back protesters, while small fires broke out in several areas.…

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Lan Kwai Fong welcomes record 105k Halloween revellers

Lan Kwai Fong Group on Sunday said it welcomed a record 105,000 revellers on Halloween, up from 80,000 a year earlier, as bars and restaurants saw business nearly double.

  • Lan Kwai Fong recorded 105,000 Halloween visitors, a 25% increase from 80,000 the previous year
  • Bars and restaurants saw near doubling of business during the Halloween event
  • Tourism Board's Halloween Month and Huanggang Port's opening contributed to the surge in footfall

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