Hong Kong court overturns fraud conviction for pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong appeals court on Thursday overturned Jimmy Lai’s 2022 fraud conviction and sentencing in a rare legal victory for the pro-democracy activist.
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Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.
North Korea could ‘get along’ with US, says Kim Jong Un
Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons are here to stay.
Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv
Hungary’s prime minister accuses Kyiv of imposing an “oil blockade” after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
Four killed by Cuban forces during ‘infiltration’ attempt
The Cuban government says its forces have shot and killed four Cuban nationals on a US-registered speedboat that entered its waters and opened fire on
Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction
Surprise ruling comes weeks after the media mogul was convicted and jailed for 20 years on national security charges.
US-Iran talks live: Nuclear talks to kick off in Geneva amid tensions
Third round of indirect negotiations to take place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility
Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate ‘difficult’
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a “misogynist’s code for a woman who won’t comply”.
Orbán accuses Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary
Ukraine says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins appeal against fraud conviction
The 78-year-old Lai, however, remains detained for a separate national security case.
Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat were Cuban nationals, Cuba says
The passengers were armed and intended to “carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes”, the Cuban government said.
I just watched the longest state of the union speech ever | About That
In Tweety McTreason’s 2026 state of the union address — which broke the record for the longest such speech — he spoke about everything from
FBI searches office and home of Los Angeles schools superintendent
Law enforcement officers served search warrants Wednesday morning at the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, authorities said