Hong Kong elections: Huge gains for pro-democracy candidates
Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has said she will "seriously reflect" on the results.
Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has said the government will "seriously reflect" after local elections saw massive gains by pro-democracy candidates. According to local media, 17 of the 18 district councils are now controlled by pro-democracy councillors.
Also on the programme: France introduces new measures to combat domestic violence against women. And we also hear about an alleged plot by the Chinese Communist party to infiltrate the parliament of Australia.
(Picture: Pro democracy supporters in Hong Kong cheering the election results. Credit: AFP)
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