Prominent Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai’s national security trial resumes, with charges including colluding with foreign forces and issuing seditious publications, potentially facing life in prison; seen as a test of press freedom and judicial independence in the city. Lai’s alleged meetings with U.S. officials to discuss anti-government protests have fueled accusations of seeking foreign intervention, sparking international calls for his release. Despite criticism from rights groups and foreign governments, Hong Kong authorities defend the prosecution as based on facts, while Lai’s son raises concerns over his father’s treatment in prison.
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Nato forced to scramble warplanes for 13th time in weeks after latest Putin attack
Vladimir Putin has intensified bombardments on Ukraine, impacting areas near four NATO borders, prompting the alliance to deploy warplanes for the 13th time recently. The attacks included over 420 drones and 24 missiles, resulting in casualties in Kyiv and significant damage, with Ukrainian defenses strained amid ongoing assaults across multiple regions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Vladimir Putin's forces launched a major attack on Ukraine, using missiles and drones, causing destruction in cities...
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