Hong Kong's ex-publisher Jimmy Lai receives a 20-year prison sentence, drawing condemnation from foreign governments and rights groups, while Chinese authorities defend it as upholding rule of law.
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai receives a sentence in Hong Kong, while the Seattle Seahawks dominate the Super Bowl. UK faces widespread flooding alerts after heavy rainfall.
India hosts over 100 literature festivals annually, yet book sales remain low. Festivals offer spectacle over substance, but may plant seeds for future readers.
Ramadan 2026 is anticipated to commence on February 17th or 18th, marking a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. Here are ten crucial aspects to understand about this sacred period.
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Pope Leo XIV will travel to Sydney in 2028 for the 54th International Eucharistic Congress, marking the first papal visit to Australia in two decades since Pope Benedict XVI.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to over seven additional years in prison by an Iranian court, with her supporters confirming she is on hunger strike amid a government crackdown on dissent.
A catastrophic landslide at a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing over 200, underscores the deadly human toll of intensified global competition for critical minerals essential for green tech and military hardware.
International treaties designed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons are failing, raising concerns about global security and arms control efforts worldwide.
Over 1,129 bodies recovered in Gaza remain unidentified due to blocked DNA testing equipment, leaving families in prolonged anguish as authorities struggle with massive debris clearance.
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In 1965, six Tongan teenagers skipped school and became stranded on a deserted island for 15 months, displaying cooperation and resilience in a real-life story that contrasts with William Golding's dark novel.
Archaeologists have recovered significant fragments from early Brisbane in a salvage operation, offering new insights into the city's colonial history and urban development.
Recent reports suggest a rise in rudeness across Australia, with experts pointing to stress, social media, and urbanisation as key factors driving this cultural change.
A bishop's olive tree planting in the West Bank turned into a stark revelation of settler violence and systemic injustices faced by Palestinians, calling for international action.
The Inuit people of Greenland emphasize their communal stewardship of Arctic lands, challenging external ownership claims and highlighting their deep cultural connection to the environment.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that a June deadline for peace talks with Russia could be linked to the US midterm elections, raising questions about geopolitical timing.
A drone attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces killed 24 displaced civilians, including eight children, in North Kordofan. The UN also reported an aid convoy strike, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after two years of war, but strict restrictions and reports of harsh treatment have limited crossings, with only 36 medical patients leaving in four days.
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has vanished from public view for over a month, with theories ranging from illness to flight abroad amid US-Bolivia rapprochement.
A 37-year-old beautician in Karaj documented Iran's violent suppression of protests. Now living in terror, she describes a nation paralyzed by grief and fear after thousands were killed.
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Nina Khrushcheva shares personal memories of her grandfather, former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, and discusses his controversial historical impact, from the Secret Speech to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The pro-democracy People's Party is currently leading in Thai polls, but the nation has faced similar political scenarios before, raising questions about stability and reform.
Amnesty International reveals harrowing testimonies of North Korean schoolchildren facing execution for watching South Korean TV shows like Squid Game and listening to K-pop music.
A visual recap of the week's global events: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, ICE protests in Los Angeles, Snoop Dogg at the Winter Olympics, Storm Leonardo's impact, and more captured by leading photojournalists.
Hezbollah has replaced its top security official Wafiq Safa, who coordinated with Lebanon's security agencies, as part of internal restructuring following the war with Israel.
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During Waitangi Day commemorations, Maori communities displayed notable indifference towards New Zealand's Prime Minister, reflecting ongoing tensions over treaty rights and government policies.
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon report a dramatic increase in aggressive incidents from Israeli forces, including drone-dropped grenades and machine-gun fire, according to an internal document obtained by AP.
A suicide bomber killed at least 31 at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, while Norwegian police investigate ex-PM's Epstein links. Plus, Russian general shot, Sagrada Familia tickets, and ancient perfume recreated.
A video has emerged showing the moment an airstrike struck a building in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. The footage captures the immediate impact and aftermath of the attack.
Gunmen on motorbikes executed a brutal 10-hour attack in Woro and Nuku villages, killing at least 162 people after issuing an Islamic prayer call. Survivors describe systematic executions and abductions as Nigeria's security crisis spreads southward.
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From Snoop Dogg's Olympic curling practice in Italy to police clashes in Bangladesh, these powerful images capture diverse global moments on Friday.
