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After months of protest Hong Kong's government has withdrawn the controversial extradition law which had been put on hold since mid-June. Commentators see the move as a tactic rather than a change of heart, and doubt it will put an end to the conflict.

E-scooters are getting the green light in more and more European countries and have become a popular means of transport not just for tourists. But reports of serious accidents are fuelling fears that they could have a negative impact on traffic, making it more complicated and dangerous.

The opposition in the British parliament wants to push through a bill this Wednesday that would oblige Prime Minister Johnson to request a three-month postponement of Brexit from Brussels. Johnson has said he will seek a snap election in the event that the bill is approved. His Tories were left without a majority in parliament after an MP defected to another party. Has Johnson's strategy failed?

More than 101 women have been killed in France by their partners or ex-partners since the start of the year. The government wants to take action and has announced plans to work out concrete measures for combating femicide together with women's organisations and prevention facilities by the end of November. It has set aside a million euros for this purpose. Commentators say more must be done.