Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic

Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic
Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic

Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic
Venezuela to move just-freed opposition politician to house arrest

Venezuela to move just-freed opposition politician to house arrest
China overturns Canadian's death sentence after Carney visit, lawyer says

China overturns Canadian's death sentence after Carney visit, lawyer says
Taiwan condemns 'harsh' sentence for Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai

Taiwan condemns 'harsh' sentence for Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai
Reaction to Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence in security trial

Reaction to Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence in security trial
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to total of 20 years in national security trial

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to total of 20 years in national security trial
Ghislaine Maxwell won't answer questions during congressional deposition, lawmaker says

Ghislaine Maxwell won't answer questions during congressional deposition, lawmaker says
Trump congratulates Japan's Takaichi on election win

Trump congratulates Japan's Takaichi on election win
China critic Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after landmark Hong Kong trial

China critic Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after landmark Hong Kong trial
Seismic alarm goes off in Mexico City - Reuters witness
Seismic alarm goes off in Mexico City - Reuters witness
Nicaragua scraps visa-free entry to Cubans

Nicaragua scraps visa-free entry to Cubans
Norwegian diplomat steps down over Epstein ties, in widening scandal

Norwegian diplomat steps down over Epstein ties, in widening scandal
Venezuela frees prominent opposition members as prisoner releases continue

Venezuela frees prominent opposition members as prisoner releases continue
Israel to expand its control in West Bank, make settlers' land seizures easier, media say

Israel to expand its control in West Bank, make settlers' land seizures easier, media say
US Treasury's Bessent calls Japan's Takaichi a 'great ally'

US Treasury's Bessent calls Japan's Takaichi a 'great ally'
UK PM Starmer's top aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal

UK PM Starmer's top aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal
Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal

Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal
Distrust, desertions, and dwindling bonuses undermine Socialist Party’s grip on Venezuela

Distrust, desertions, and dwindling bonuses undermine Socialist Party’s grip on Venezuela
Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building

Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building
Trump meets with Honduran president Asfura

Trump meets with Honduran president Asfura
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure, following mass layoffs

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure, following mass layoffs
Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win
Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Trump in US on Wednesday and discuss Iran

Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Trump in US on Wednesday and discuss Iran
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties
Greenland foreign minister says US talks are positive but the outcome remains uncertain

Greenland foreign minister says US talks are positive but the outcome remains uncertain
US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says

US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties
If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
Haiti enters political limbo as transition government's mandate ends

Haiti enters political limbo as transition government's mandate ends
From Trump to Epstein, how Brad Karp lost his grip on law firm Paul Weiss

From Trump to Epstein, how Brad Karp lost his grip on law firm Paul Weiss
US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says

US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
US-led Board of Peace to hold first meeting of leaders February 19

US-led Board of Peace to hold first meeting of leaders February 19
Cuba to protect essential services as US moves to cut off oil supply

Cuba to protect essential services as US moves to cut off oil supply
Mexican authorities find remains matching one of 10 kidnapped miners
Mexican authorities find remains matching one of 10 kidnapped miners
US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says

US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
Trump administration won't let student deported to Honduras return

Trump administration won't let student deported to Honduras return
Trump says good talks ongoing on Ukraine

Trump says good talks ongoing on Ukraine
Trump orders prioritizing countries with higher defense spending as customers for US weapons

Trump orders prioritizing countries with higher defense spending as customers for US weapons
Soccer-Rights groups issue Florida travel alert ahead of World Cup, citing detention risks

Soccer-Rights groups issue Florida travel alert ahead of World Cup, citing detention risks
Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran

Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran
Factbox-Seven key Trump-Iran moments as tensions run high

Factbox-Seven key Trump-Iran moments as tensions run high
Exclusive-US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine, quick elections, sources say

Exclusive-US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine, quick elections, sources say
Blaze in Iran's capital Tehran put out, no injuries - fire department
Blaze in Iran's capital Tehran put out, no injuries - fire department
US moves to deport 5-year-old detained in Minnesota

US moves to deport 5-year-old detained in Minnesota
Sweeping EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian crude exports harder

Sweeping EU sanctions plan aims to hit Russian crude exports harder
UK police search properties in probe into Mandelson over Epstein ties

UK police search properties in probe into Mandelson over Epstein ties
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years