In short: (ABC-Australia) Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has had his conviction of a fraud offence overturned by a Hong Kong court. Three judges said in the judgement that they allowed the appeal application from Lai and another defendant in the case. Lai remains in prison after he was found guilty of using his independent […]
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Japan faces ‘most significant structural changes since WWII,’ Foreign Minister Motegi tells Diet
TOKYO, 23 FEBRUARY 2026 (PACNEWS) — Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has warned that the world is undergoing its most significant structural changes since the end of World War II, pledging a “Responsible Japanese Diplomacy” to safeguard peace and prosperity. Addressing the 221st Session of the Diet on Friday, Motegi said the global security environment […]
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King Charles III says the law must take its course after former Prince Andrew arrest
LONDON, 20 FEBRUARY (AP)— Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his friendship with Epstein, concerns about Mountbatten-Windsor’s links […]
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison over insurrection
In short: Former president for South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol has been found guilty of insurrection and sentenced to life in prison. Prosecutors sought the death penalty for Yoon who imposed martial law in December 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-19/south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol-sentenced-insurrection-guilt/106363456 Yoon’s attempt at military rule lasted only six hours, but triggered a political crisis. Former South Korean President […]
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Mark Zuckerberg tells court Meta no longer designs apps to maximise screen time
In short: (ABC-Australia) Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has pushed back against a suggestion he misled Congress when he told a 2024 hearing that the company did not give its teams the goal of maximising time spent on its apps. Mr Zuckerberg says that while Meta previously had goals related to the amount of time […]
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Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
NEW YORK/MUNICH, 26 FEBRUARY 2026 (AP) — The Trump administration is urging other nations to press the Pacific island country of Vanuatu to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take action. In guidance issued last week to […]