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Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong tycoon and democracy firebrand standing up to China

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, arrives the Court of Final Appeal by prison van in Hong Kong, China February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, arrives the Court of Final Appeal by prison van in Hong Kong, China February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo/File Photo/File Photo

New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty

Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, listens as Crown prosecutor Mark Zarifeh delivers his submission during Tarrant's sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 27, 2020.  John Kirk-Anderson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, listens as Crown prosecutor Mark Zarifeh delivers his submission during Tarrant's sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 27, 2020.  John Kirk-Anderson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

How Jimmy Lai’s case reflects Hong Kong’s shrinking press freedoms

Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Feb 9 after being found guilty of foreign collusion under the city’s national security law, as well as seditious publication.
Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Feb 9 after being found guilty of foreign collusion under the city’s national security law, as well as seditious publication.

Figure skating-Glenn insists shaky Olympic debut unrelated to social media abuse

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Team Event - Women Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 08, 2026. Amber Glenn of United States performs during the women's single free skating REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Team Event - Women Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 08, 2026. Amber Glenn of United States performs during the women's single free skating REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Trump criticizes Olympic skier over comments about representing US

FILE PHOTO: Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 06, 2026. Flagbearer Erin Jackson of United States in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 06, 2026. Flagbearer Erin Jackson of United States in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony REUTERS/File Photo

Figure skating-Glenn to limit social media use after threats over LGBTQ+ comments

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Various Training Sessions - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 05, 2026 Amber Glenn of United States during training REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Various Training Sessions - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 05, 2026 Amber Glenn of United States during training REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been flown to Moscow from Dubai

An investigator works outside a residential building where the assassination attempt on Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev took place in Moscow, Russia February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova
An investigator works outside a residential building where the assassination attempt on Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev took place in Moscow, Russia February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

Czech prime minister in favour of social media ban for under-15s

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis from ANO speaks during the debate on confidence in the parliament, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 13, 2026 REUTERS/Eva Korinkova
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis from ANO speaks during the debate on confidence in the parliament, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 13, 2026 REUTERS/Eva Korinkova

Eight killed in explosion in northern China, state media says

The explosion occurred in Shuoyang in the Shanxi province in the early morning of Feb 7, state media reported.
The explosion occurred in Shuoyang in the Shanxi province in the early morning of Feb 7, state media reported.

‘We will pay’: US TV host Savannah Guthrie pleads for mother’s return

US television host Savannah Guthrie (centre) and her siblings pleaded for their mother's return in a social media post.
US television host Savannah Guthrie (centre) and her siblings pleaded for their mother's return in a social media post.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.