China’s Vow of ‘Leniency’ in Plea Deals Erodes Rights to Fair Trial

China has embraced a plea deal system, but lawyers and scholars fear that it is being abused to further erode individual rights — and for shakedowns.

The New York Times - 20h

Thailand Deports Dozens of Uyghurs to China Despite Pleas

Rights groups criticized the Thai government for sending the Uyghurs, a persecuted Muslim minority, back to China, where they face the risk of torture and imprisonment.

The New York Times - 4d

Is a fair jury possible if Luigi Mangione's case goes to trial?

There could be some difficulty in putting together a fair jury if Luigi Mangione's case for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson goes to trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Telefónica chair vows to challenge US tech supremacy with European deals

Marc Murtra says the Spanish group will pursue acquisitions to boost the region’s independence

Financial Times - 5d

China holds 'shooting' drills off Taiwan's coast, as Beijing vows 'reunification' push

China’s military held “shooting training” on Wednesday off Taiwan’s southwest coast in a move Taipei described as provocative and dangerous.

NBC News - 5d

China vows to retaliate as necessary after Trump threatens another 10% tariff hike

China's statement on Friday appeared to strike a stronger tone than its response after Washington slapped the initial 10% duties earlier this month.

CNBC - 3d

Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China

U.S. officials are considering whether they can strike a deal with China that would ramp up its purchases of American goods and investments in the United States.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

TikTok seeks a deal and China brings a chip ‘shock’

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Financial Times - 4d

Germany, rights groups slam Thailand for deporting Uighurs to China

Yahoo News - 3d

Starmer to tell Trump that UK’s Chagos deal will avoid tensions with China

PM to claim if US rejects Mauritius’s claim to own the islands, Beijing will be drawn into the regional dispute. Keir Starmer is to urge Donald Trump to recognise that a US rejection of Mauritius’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

On the ground in the Cook Islands, controversial deal with China stirs debate

Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bring. Standing under the shade of trees outside the Cook Islands parliament ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

U.S., Ukraine discuss deal to exchange rare mineral rights in exchange for security

The U.S. and Ukraine are nearing a deal to exchange the rights to rare Ukrainian minerals to the U.S. in exchange for security guarantees to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. It comes after ...

NBC News - Feb. 23

Austrian centrist parties reach deal to form government without far right

Christian Stocker, the ÖVP leader, says ‘common programme’ has been agreed with SPÖ and Neos. . Five months after the far-right Freedom party (FPÖ) finished first in parliamentary elections, ...

The Guardian - 4d

Austrian Parties Reach Deal to Form Government Without Far Right

The announcement was a victory for mainstream political parties, after earlier talks involving the hard-right Freedom Party broke down.

The New York Times - 4d

Austrian centrist parties reach deal to govern without far right

Austria’s three main centrist parties in parliament reached a deal to form a coalition government without the far-right Freedom Party that won the last parliamentary election five months ago.

NBC News - 3d

Thailand deports 40 Uyghur detainees to China despite warnings from U.S. and rights groups

Thailand deported 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China on Thursday, despite warnings that they faced torture and possible death if they were returned.

NBC News - 3d

China's M&A deals to rise from decade-low as DeepSeek, AI spur interest, experts say

Yahoo News - 2d

Should Astros trade for Nolan Arenado? Three reasons why a deal may not be the right move for Houston

The Astros have reportedly restarted negotiations with the Cardinals after they fell apart earlier this winter

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

La Liga boss Javier Tebas says league 'on right path' to dealing with racism after more Vinicius Junior abuse

The Brazilian was targeted on Wednesday in Real Madrid's Copa del Rey match at Real Sociedad

CBS Sports - 4d

U.K.'s Keir Starmer sees 'value' in Trump's pursuit of Ukrainian mineral rights deal

The prime minister made the remarks in an interview with NBC News on the eve of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington.

NBC News - 4d

FinCEN Sets New Deadline and Teases Future Leniency With CTA

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also dangled a carrot in front of smaller enterprises.

Inc. - Feb. 19

German president vows Ukraine is 'not alone'

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Inside the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

Conan O’Brien, Zoe Saldaña, Timothée Chalamet and more packed the annual post-awards bash for burgers, cocktails and victory laps.

The New York Times - 4h

Starmer Offers Trump a Plea and a Promise Over Ukraine

During a visit to the White House by the British prime minister, President Trump refused to pledge U.S. military support for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine.

The New York Times - 3d

Highland Park parade shooter's change of plea

Robert Crimo III, who faces dozens of charges in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, has changed his plea to guilty. This comes as the defendant's trial got underway in Illinois. CBS ...

CBS News - 9h

Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations

Countries meeting at Caricom summit not seeking ‘handout’ but ‘appropriate apology’ and compensation. Caribbean leaders have defended the region’s pursuit of slavery reparations, describing the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

A Scenic California Rail Line Sits on an Eroding Cliff. Where Should the Tracks Go?

In the city of Del Mar, near San Diego, most agree the train tracks must move off eroding bluffs. But debate over its new route has stalled the project while climate change raises the risks.

The New York Times - 18h

Red Carpet Looks From the Vanity Fair Oscars Party

Jeff Bezos, Zoe Saldaña, Lizzo and more stars were on their way into the Vanity Fair Oscars party.

The New York Times - 10h

Julia Fox and Others Try Nearly Nude Looks at Oscars and Vanity Fair

Julia Fox followed up Bianca Censori’s much-discussed Grammys moment with a sheer dress at Vanity Fair’s party. Others joined her in the less-is-more approach.

The New York Times - 9h

Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2025: All the looks from the red carpet

Stars arrived at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 2025 Oscars Sunday night.

ABC News - 7h

Urgent plea to Bill, George and Barack: Get up off the couch

Former presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, are being urged to speak out against President Trump's actions, which have done significant harm to the nation and its ...

The Hill - 6d

Highland Park July 4 parade shooting suspect changes plea to guilty

Highland Park, Illinois, mass shooting suspect Robert Crimo III changed his plea to guilty on Monday as his trial was set to begin.

ABC News - 11h

Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes

President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American Heroes during a Thursday White House reception for Black History Month. ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Final push for votes in Germany election as frontrunner vows to lead in Europe

Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.

BBC News - Feb. 22

German election winner vows 'real independence' from US

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's center-right Christian Democrats, who finished first in Sunday's election, has vowed “real independence from the USA" as he sets about forming a coalition ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of ‘racist statements’ and vow to take legal action

He criticised Galatasaray behaviour and Turkish referees Fenerbahce say rivals’ claims ‘malicious’ and ‘distorted’ Galatasaray have accused José Mourinho of making “racist statements” and said ...

The Guardian - 6d

Israeli jets strike Syrian targets after vow to demilitarise country’s south

Fresh wave of attacks launched on what Israel says are military sites

Financial Times - 5d

Greek PM vows to upgrade railways as government faces confidence vote

Kyriakos Mitsotakis says protests over train disaster emphasise the need for ‘safe and modern’ transport system . The Greek prime minister has vowed to upgrade the country’s railways as his ...

The Guardian - 1d

China’s Vow of ‘Leniency’ in Plea Deals Erodes Rights to Fair Trial

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