
Silencing the Press Without Saying So
Jimmy Lai’s conviction under Hong Kong’s security law is seen by critics as a warning that publishing dissenting journalism now carries existential risk.

Jimmy Lai’s conviction under Hong Kong’s security law is seen by critics as a warning that publishing dissenting journalism now carries existential risk.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign after the Scottish Labour leader publicly urged him to step down amid internal controversies and senior aide departures.

The son of a jailed British media tycoon says a 20-year sentence imposed by China amounts to a death sentence, given his father’s age and health.

The EU has proposed sanctions on Georgian and Indonesian ports handling Russian oil, aiming to prevent European trade from supporting alternative pathways for Russia’s energy revenue.

Thailand’s general election surprised observers as the conservative Bhumjaithai Party outpaced predictions, securing a strong lead while reformist hopes fell short of poll expectations.

Brenton Tarrant, the Christchurch mosque shooter, seeks to overturn his guilty pleas, citing mental unfitness at the time. Judges will determine whether the pleas stand or are vacated.

On the eve of the Munich Security Conference, European leaders prepare amid questions over transatlantic ties and the influence of U.S. policy under Trump on global security cooperation.

European security experts warn that U.S. policy under President Trump is upending the post-World War II international order, describing it as an era of “wrecking-ball politics.”

Some workers abducted from a Canadian mining company’s site in Sinaloa, Mexico, have been found dead. Authorities have made arrests and continue searching for the rest.

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, European security experts say Trump’s foreign policy casts uncertainty over NATO and the post-World War II order, prompting debates on defence autonomy.

As space missions lengthen, experts warn that human reproduction beyond Earth is no longer theoretical, urging urgent policy and ethical discussions before reality overtakes planning.

Portugal’s center-left candidate won a decisive presidential runoff, defeating a hard-right rival and securing about two-thirds of the vote in a clear endorsement of moderate leadership.

More than 150 countries warn that relentless economic growth is damaging nature, calling for a shift in development models as biodiversity loss and environmental strain accelerate worldwide.

Michael Wessel’s PicoRAM Ultimate vintage SBC expansion now doubles its RAM emulation to 4kB, offering classic computers a little more room to breathe

Western officials say Russia’s sabotage operations across Europe are becoming more frequent and less covert, targeting infrastructure as tensions over the war in Ukraine persist.

Uber agreed to buy Getir’s delivery business in Turkey from Mubadala, combining it with Uber’s existing services to expand the delivery ecosystem for users, couriers, and merchants.

A new report urges Europe to stand up to President Trump and his “demolition men,” warning that U.S. policies are undermining the post-war world order and transatlantic trust.

At least 53 migrants are missing after a boat capsized off Libya’s coast, according to the U.N. migration agency, underscoring the ongoing dangers of Mediterranean crossings.

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, European officials are preparing for more “wrecking-ball politics” from Donald Trump, fearing further strain on the post-war world order.

Thailand’s election delivered an unexpected result as voters backed a reformist opposition beyond polling forecasts, reshaping the political landscape and setting up complex coalition talks.

Sydney saw protests and arrests as Israel’s president began an official visit, with police enforcing expanded powers and demonstrators challenging restrictions in the city center.

Forests worldwide are changing faster than expected due to climate stress and human pressure, prompting growing concern among scientists studying ecosystem stability and resilience.

Wes Streeting reportedly said in private that Israel was committing war crimes and supported sanctions, remarks that contrast with the UK’s cautious public stance on Gaza.

Norway’s ambassador to the United States resigned after scrutiny over past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, with officials citing the need to preserve trust in diplomatic representation.