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The Guardian view on a showtrial in Hong Kong: a new authoritarian low | Editorial
The jailing of 45 pro-democracy activists testifies to the ruthless suppression of a once-vibrant civil society. Defending Beijing’s draconian crackdown on political freedoms in Hong Kong, ...World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
Tokyo Metro rises 45% on debut in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018
Underground railway network has raised $2.3bn in heavily oversubscribed listingWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Ex-Utd striker Forlán, 45, set for pro tennis debut
Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlán will make his ATP Challenger tennis debut in the doubles competition at the Uruguay Open next month.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Climate activists sentenced for red powder attack on US Constitution
Two climate activists accused of throwing a red powder on the U.S. Constitution display case at the National Archives earlier this year have been sentenced to more than a year in prison, The ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan
People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses island. The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Karaoke and Kong-rey: Taiwan sings through biggest typhoon in decades
A ‘typhoon day’ has come to mean one thing for many – a chance to indulge their favourite pastime. The winds of typhoon Kong-rey howled through the streets of the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, on ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Trump wins Pennsylvania, securing the biggest battleground state
NBC News projects that Trump has defeated Harris in the state of Pennsylvania, picking up 19 Electoral College votes.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
OpenAI outlines national security approach
OpenAI doubled down on the importance of the U.S. maintaining leadership on artificial intelligence (AI) development in a new outline of the company's approach to national security. The ChatGPT ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Australian judge’s speech met by protest over his role in Hong Kong’s appeal court
Patrick Keane is one of only six overseas justices remaining on the bench since the introduction of draconian national security laws. A speech by Australian judge Patrick Keane KC has been met by a ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers
The Hong Kong government is barring most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Google Drive on their work computers due to potential security risksTech - ABC News - October 23 -
Chinese IPOs in the U.S. and Hong Kong are set to increase next year, analysts say
A few high-profile Chinese listings outside the mainland are adding to expectations for a pickup in initial public offerings next year.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Hong Kong cracks down on how banks and hedge funds discuss block trades
Regulator brings in new measures after launching criminal insider dealing case against Segantii Capital ManagementBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role
A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal says she'll sue the publication for sacking her because she joined a trade unionWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Hong Kong leader warns Trump not to interfere after he says he would free Jimmy Lai
Hong Kong’s top leader on Tuesday warned President-elect Donald Trump not to interfere in the Chinese territory’s internal affairs after he said he would “100%” free the imprisoned pro-democracy ...Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
How Beijing Took Control of Hong Kong's Financial Hub---and Left the West Behind
The world’s pre-eminent East-meets-West investment hub has become more Chinese as international financial institutions, corporations, and expatriates retreatWorld - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Mastermind of foiled Hong Kong bomb plot to target police is jailed for nearly 24 years
A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the mastermind of a failed bomb plot during anti-government protests in December 2019 to nearly 24 years in jailWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
China's vice premier vows to boost Hong Kong competitiveness, says stimulus push has 'benefited' the city
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and several top financial policymakers have gathered at the third Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit.Business - CNBC - 19 hours ago -
Chinese Express Delivery Firm Taps Hong Kong Market With Near $800 Million Offering
S.F. Holding, which is already listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, plans to raise as much as $793.0 million by selling 170 million shares.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 21 hours ago -
Over 100 sentenced for drug-related crimes in Belgium’s largest trial
Decryption of Sky ECC messaging system leads to 119 convictionsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Paul Pelosi attack: David DePape sentenced to life in prison in state trial
David DePape was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the state trial over the hammer attack against Paul Pelosi.Top stories - ABC News - October 29
