Torched Summer Riots

Hong Kong judge convicts former pro-democracy lawmaker and six others over 2019 riots

Landmark ruling could shape historical narrative of key event in anti-government protests. A Hong Kong judge has convicted seven people, including a pro-democracy former lawmaker, of rioting during ...

The Guardian - 3h

Man who tried to torch asylum hotel in summer riots jailed for nine years

Levi Fishlock and others spread "a hateful message of violence and racism", a court hears.

BBC News - 3h

Hong Kong court convicts 7 men, including ex-lawmaker, of rioting during 2019 protests

A Hong Kong judge on Thursday convicted seven people, including a pro-democracy former lawmaker, of rioting during mob violence at a subway station at the height of the city’s anti-government ...

ABC News - 4h

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host. The next question: Winter, summer or neither?

The assumption is that the 2034 World Cup can't be played in summer, due to Saudi Arabia's heat. But a move to winter might conflict with Ramadan, and might meet resistance.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2034 World Cup explainer: Why only one bid? Winter or summer? Sportswashing?

With news that Saudi Arabia is going to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, will we have another winter tournament? How will human rights be managed as it builds brand-new stadiums?

ESPN - 5h

Liverpool library torched in summer riots celebrates reopening

A special lantern parade marks the reopening of Spellow Library, which was set on fire during riots.

BBC News - 14h

Thune expects tax package by summer: 'Failure is not an option'

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) reaffirmed his objective to prioritize swift tax reform in the 119th Congress as well as legislation supporting border security and the energy ...

The Hill - 20h

Larry Summers warns Trump will start an ‘uncontrolled’ cold war with China

The economist and former Treasury secretary says inflation will be a bigger threat than Chinese industry.

MarketWatch - 1d

Summer McIntosh, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh open short course swimming worlds with world records

Summer McIntosh broke the 400m freestyle world record in the first final of short course worlds.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Is Trump a threat to the US economy? With Larry Summers

Martin Wolf in conversation with the former US Treasury Secretary

Financial Times - 1d

A striking summer: when the 1926 Ashes series united a divided nation

In an extract from his new book Stephen Brenkley explains the fervour and political intrigue stirred by Australia’s tour. Britain in 1926 was a troubled country. Revolution was in the air as the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Bengals-Cowboys: Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati take advantage of Leon Lett-like blunder in stunning win vs. Dallas

The Cowboys seemed to have a huge blocked punt right after the two-minute warning, which would have given them great field position in a tied game.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Riot Unveils Project K, The League of Legends TGC

Riot Games has big plans for League of Legends in 2025, and they aren't limited to the original game. Project K, the new League of Legends-inspired trading card game, is on its way to a global ...

GameSpot - 5d

AWS and Riot Games name winner of Valorant Champions Tour Hackathon

AWS and Riot Games have revealed the winners of their Valorant Champions Tour Hackathon: Esports Manager Challenge.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

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