British papers explore what’s next for prime minister Keir Starmer after the loss of his longtime adviser over the Mandelson-Epstein files scandalThe fate of prime minister Keir Starmer dominates the UK front pages on Monday after his embattled chief o…
One person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh, WHO says
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Spanish train drivers to begin nationwide strike after fatal crashes
Striking drivers are demanding increased investment and maintenance, and the hiring of more staff.
This billionaire tested China’s limits. It cost him his freedom
Jimmy Lai, who has been jailed for 20 years, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him “everything”.
Hong Kong media baron and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Lai, who had pleaded not guilty to all charges, was among the first prominent figures arrested under Beijing’s security law in August 2020.
Israeli president lays wreath at Bondi at start of controversial visit
Senior Jewish leaders have welcomed Isaac Herzog but pro-Palestinian groups say he should not have been invited.
Minerva Marine breaks 11-years suezmax order drought with Hengli deal
Greek shipping company ordered two newbuildings with contract value up $200m
Empty Ukrainian embassy in Moscow fined for not paying US$71,000 electricity bill
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Former media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The British national, 78, was sentenced under one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law.
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced To 20 Years Under National Security Law
Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law