Father of Hong Kong Activist Convicted for Aiding Escape
Kwok Yin-sang, father of activist Anna Kwok, found guilty in Hong Kong for helping his daughter flee to the UK, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
Kwok Yin-sang, father of activist Anna Kwok, found guilty in Hong Kong for helping his daughter flee to the UK, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
The recent Bangladesh election saw an Islamist party gain significant influence, raising concerns over potential rollbacks of women's rights and freedoms in the country.
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Russian troops are attempting to capture the strategic city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces desperately defending the area. A child was among four killed in recent drone and missile strikes.
Families of Australian teens who died from methanol poisoning in Laos express shock as hostel staff receive minimal fines, criticising authorities for poor communication and demanding justice.
Israeli military strikes killed three people west of Gaza City, a hospital reports, amid a fragile ceasefire. The UN expresses concern over Israel's West Bank decision, and Rafah crossing operations show slight improvement.
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Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine have resulted in at least six deaths and 36 injuries, with a mother and child among the victims in Kharkiv. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting 116 of 149 drones launched overnight.
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The Vatican has approved the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a popular U.S. televangelist, after a six-year delay caused by investigations into clergy misconduct cases.
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