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Hong Kong judges to mull Jimmy Lai sentence
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 A panel of Hong Kong judges will mull the sentence of convicted media mogul Jimmy Lai after concluding two days of arguments on Tuesday, with one judge saying it was "not an easy task". The 78-year-old founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper was found guilty last month of collusion charges under a sweeping national security law, as well as one count of seditious publication. Collusion offences "of a grave nature" will result in a prison term of between 10 years and life, while sedition ... read more |
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US senator sues Pentagon chief over 'unconstitutional' punishmentWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 US Senator Mark Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, accusing him of violating the constitution by seeking to punish the Democratic lawmaker over a video urging US military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. ... more 
Myanmar pro-military party claims most seats in junta-run electionYangon, Myanmar (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 Myanmar's dominant pro-military party on Tuesday claimed a majority of elected lower house seats in the country's junta-run polls, which democracy watchdogs say will prolong the armed forces' grip. ... more 
Hong Kong court hears sentencing arguments for Jimmy LaiHong Kong (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 A Hong Kong court began hearing sentencing arguments on Monday for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted of national security crimes that could land him in prison for life. ... more 
Hong Kong activist investor David Webb dies at 60Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 David Webb, a Hong Kong activist investor who campaigned for market transparency and democratic accountability, died on Tuesday aged 60, according to a statement posted on his social media. ... more |
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Iraq parliament elects new speakerBaghdad (AFP) Dec 29, 2025 Iraq's new parliament elected a senior figure from the Sunni Taqadom party as its speaker Monday, the first session since November elections that consolidated the main parties' grip on power. ... more
Disputed Myanmar election wins China's vote of confidenceLashio, Myanmar (AFP) Dec 23, 2025 Myanmar's military-run elections are being pilloried abroad and shunned at home, but neighbouring China has emerged as an enthusiastic backer of the pariah poll. ... more 
Trump says has asked Xi to release Hong Kong's Jimmy LaiWashington, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Monday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul's conviction. ... more
Daughter warns China not to make Jimmy Lai a 'martyr'Washington, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 The daughter of Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted on Monday, warned China her father would be a "martyr" if he dies in prison, as she voiced alarm again for his health. ... more
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted of national security chargesHong Kong (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty on all three charges in his national security trial on Monday, convictions that rights groups denounced as the death knell for press freedoms in the Chinese financial hub. ... more |
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Myanmar junta hits back at criticism of military-run poll
Yangon, Myanmar (AFP) Dec 14, 2025 Myanmar's military government lashed back on Sunday at international criticism that branded upcoming elections undemocratic, but also hinted junta chief Min Aung Hlaing could have a leadership role in the post-poll government. The junta snatched power in a 2021 coup, toppling a civilian government, jailing its leaders and triggering a vicious civil war that has consumed the country. The military government is overseeing phased polls set to start on December 28, pledging a return to democracy and ... read more 
Far-right Kast wins Chile election landslideSantiago, Chile (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 Chile elected its most right-wing president in 35 years of democracy on Sunday, with arch-conservative Jose Antonio Kast scoring a thumping victory over his leftist runoff rival. ... more |
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Brazil moves closer to curbing Indigenous land claims in constitutionBrasilia (AFP) Dec 10, 2025 Brazilian lawmakers moved closer Tuesday toward changing the constitution to limit Indigenous peoples' rights over their ancestral lands, despite expert claims that they are a key bulwark against global warming. ... more 
Venezuela acknowledges death of detained opposition figureCaracas (AFP) Dec 7, 2025 Venezuela acknowledged Sunday an opposition figure died while in custody, as the Trump administration slammed Caracas as "vile" and the South American country's army swore in thousands of new soldiers amid mounting US military pressure. ... more 
Court allows National Guard deployment in US capital to continue for nowWashington, United States (AFP) Dec 4, 2025 A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily put on hold a lower court's order directing National Guard troops to leave the US capital next week. ... more 
New York Times sues Pentagon over restrictive media policyNew York (AFP) Dec 4, 2025 The New York Times on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging the Pentagon's new restrictive media policy, saying it was unconstitutional and asking a court to block its implementation. ... more 
Swiss reject compulsory civic duty, climate tax for super-richGeneva (AFP) Nov 30, 2025 Swiss voters on Sunday resoundingly rejected a proposal to replace the current men-only military conscription with a compulsory civic duty for all and another on taxing the super-rich to fund the climate fight. ... more |
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