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Justice Shift: Hong Kong Court Overturns Fraud Case for Jimmy Lai

February 26, 2026

A high court in Hong Kong recently reversed earlier fraud convictions against media owner Jimmy Lai, a move that stands out amid his ongoing legal struggles. The decision removes two years from the total sentence he faces, though it does not change his 20‑year prison term imposed under a national se

politics

Kim Jong‑Un Says He Will Talk to the U. S. If It Calls North Korea a Nuclear Power

February 26, 2026

Kim Jong‑Un made a surprising offer at the Workers’ Party congress that could change how the United States views North Korea. He said he would be willing to improve relations if Washington officially recognized the country as a nuclear‑armed state. The congress, held every five years, is a key momen

entertainment

Park Chan‑Wook to Lead 2026 Cannes Jury

February 26, 2026

The 79th Cannes Film Festival, set for May 12–23, will be guided by South Korean director Park Chan‑Wook as jury president. He joins the ranks of past leaders such as Juliette Binoche, who chaired 2025’s jury when Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi received the Palme d’Or after a fifteen‑year absence.

politics

Cuban Boat Incident Sparks U. S. and Cuban Tension

February 26, 2026

The Cuban coast guard stopped a speedboat that had come from Florida near the El Pino canal. The boat carried weapons and a crew of ten Cuban nationals who lived in the U. S. When Cuban border guards asked for identification, shots were fired from the boat. The guard commander was hurt but

politics

Rubio’s Caribbean Stop Highlights U. S. Focus Amid Middle East Tensions

February 26, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on St. Kitts and Nevis early Wednesday, aiming to showcase the United States’ commitment to the Western Hemisphere. The visit follows a recent U. S. military action that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power, signaling a shift in regional prior

politics

Denmark’s Early Vote: A Move Driven by Greenland Tension

February 26, 2026

Parliament heard a surprising announcement from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: elections will take place on March 24 instead of the usual October deadline. She told lawmakers that she had urged King Frederik to set this date. The decision follows a surge in support for her Social Democrats,

politics

Cuba Stands Firm Against Foreign Threats

February 26, 2026

The island nation has declared it will protect itself from any hostile acts that aim to shake its independence. Cuban leader Miguel Diaz‑Canel took to social media to stress that the country will not back down if it faces “terrorist or mercenary” attacks. This statement followed a recent incident wh

politics

Justice Delivers a Verdict: Brazil Confronts the Dark Links Between Politics and Crime

February 26, 2026

A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda

business

Truworths Sees Small Profit Gain Thanks to UK Sales

February 26, 2026

South African clothing store Truworths International posted a modest increase in its earnings for the first half of the year. The company’s main profit figure, called headline earnings per share, went up by 1. 3 percent to 495. 4 cents. Last year the same period saw a drop of 4. 6 percent, so

environment

Whales vs Krill: New Data Aims to Protect Antarctic Giants

February 26, 2026

Scientists and activists have teamed up on a research voyage near the South Orkney Islands to study how huge krill fishing fleets affect feeding whales. The journey follows shocking footage from an Antarctic cruise that showed thousands of fin whales spouting while four massive trawlers dragged nets