Hong Kong's Joshua Wong is spending years of his adult life in prison
Joshua Wong, once a rising political star in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, has been sentenced again under Beijing's national security law
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Iranians celebrate setback for Trump in US election, and other Mideast news
Iran’s leaders say President Donald Trump shouldn’t ignore the stinging setback in the U.S. election Iranian officials were emboldened Wednesday by a stinging election setback for U.S. President Donald Trump, and world leaders waited to see whether Washington would end the war with Iran. Meanwhile, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they fired strikes on an airport in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. The Israeli military said it struck two suspects in Lebanon, killin…
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Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
VATICAN CITY -- Bob Dylan came knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’ s door Wednesday, as the American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief, with Leo giving Dylan a rosary and Dylan presenting the pope with a copy of his autobiography, “Chronicles: Volume One.” Leo had quoted from an unpublished protest song Dylan penned in 1963, “Go Away You Bomb,” in his 2026 boo…
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Ex-Prince Andrew called to testify in civil case, 1st royal in 156 years to get witness summons
The former Prince Andrew has been called to testify as a witness in a civil fraud trial, marking what is believed to be the first time in more than 150 years that a member of the royal family has received a witness summons LONDON -- The former Prince Andrew has been called to testify as a witness in a civil fraud trial, marking what is believed to be the first time in more than 150 years that a member of the royal family has received a witness summons, British media reported…
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Haitian police say they found vehicle of 4 missing Salvadorans as search continues
Haiti’s National Police agency has found the charred remains of a vehicle used by four missing Salvadoran aviation technicians SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Haiti’s National Police agency says it has found the charred remains of a vehicle that four Salvadoran aviation technicians were traveling in when they were attacked more than two weeks ago deep in gang-controlled territory, but no sign of the missing men. The attack on Oct. 18 prompted Salvadoran…
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Ethiopia expels 6 Sudanese consular staff and orders consulate closed, officials say
Ethiopia has expelled six staff members of Sudan’s consulate in Assosa, a western city near the Sudanese border, and ordered the mission closed, Ethiopian and Sudanese officials said NAIROBI, Kenya -- Ethiopia has expelled six staff members of Sudan’s consulate in Assosa, a western city near the Sudanese border, and ordered the mission closed, Ethiopian and Sudanese officials said. The action comes amid Sudan's accusations that drones attacking its infrastructure are being l…
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Bangladesh garment factories close as workers clash with police in pay protests
Police have clashed with garment workers demanding higher minimum wages in Bangladesh, where days of protests have disrupted an industry that employs about 4 million people DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Police in Bangladesh fired tear gas and used stun grenades on Wednesday to disperse garment workers protesting for higher wages, police and witnesses said. Hundreds of factories remained shut after days of protests disrupted the country’s garment industry, which earns about $40 billio…
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EU offers Serbia fresh hope for membership talks, says more countries could join soon
The European Union has offered Serbia fresh hope for membership talks if a new student-led government strengthens democracy BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Wednesday offered fresh hope for Serbia’s membership talks if the election-winning student movement there forms a government willing to strengthen democracy as the bloc signaled that more countries are set to join in coming years. In its annual enlargement report, the European Commission said that Montenegro is on track…
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Russian strikes disrupt water and power in Kyiv as rescuers still search for survivors in the south
Russian attacks on critical infrastructure have caused power and water outages in Kyiv and surrounding areas that lasted hours KYIV, Ukraine -- Overnight attacks on critical infrastructure triggered hourslong power and water outages across Kyiv and surrounding regions Wednesday as rescuers combed through rubble in southern Ukraine, still searching for survivors three days after one of the deadliest attacks there in nearly five years of war. On Monday, multiple Russian guided…
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US contractor admits passing US top-secret information to Ethiopia
A former U.S. government contractor has admitted to passing classified intelligence to Ethiopia, which officials used in military operations HAMBURG, Germany -- A former U.S. government contractor has admitted passing classified intelligence to Ethiopia that officials used in military operations, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday. Abraham Teklu Lemma, 54, supplied secrets to senior Ethiopian officials for more than two years urging them to deploy drones against fighte…
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Indonesia deploys troops to boost Jakarta's security after generals' arrest
Indonesia's military is deploying over 20,000 troops to Jakarta amid a wiretapping scandal suspected of targeting President Prabowo Subianto JAKARTA, Indonesia -- JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s military is deploying more than 20,000 troops and personnel to the capital, Jakarta, officials said Wednesday, as authorities investigate an alleged illegal wiretapping operation targeting the country's president that has led to the detention of three senior police generals.
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Stranded cruise ship Odyssey leaves Cambodia with no passengers
A U.S. cruise ship that suspended its operations in Cambodia has left with only crew aboard, according to Cambodian officials PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- A U.S. cruise ship that forced all its passengers to disembark in Cambodia after suspending its operations last week has departed the Southeast Asian nation with only crew aboard, Cambodian officials said Wednesday. The MV Odyssey, owned by Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, had been on an around-the-world cruise when it suspe…
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South Africans vote in local elections that could continue decline of ANC
South Africans are voting in local elections that test the African National Congress party, or ANC, which has seen declining support over the last decade JOHANNESBURG -- South Africans are voting Wednesday in local elections that are expected to be a tough test for the African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decade. The elections will decide who leads South Africa's eight mai…
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North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward the sea, South Korea says
South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea said North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch happened Wednesday but gave no further details, including what type of weapon was fired. In recent weeks, North Korea has ramped up its weapons tests in a likely bid to increase its leverage in potential diplomacy with the U.S. after Pr…
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Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats
Several flights across Europe received bomb threats Tuesday, causing searches and diversions BERLIN -- Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats on Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said. The impacted airlines included Polish airline LOT, Scandinavian Airlines, Wizz Air and Ryanair. The incidents came a day after a plane headed for B…
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Spain's transport minister steps down 6 days after fatal high-speed rail crash
Spain’s transport minister announced his resignation following a deadly train collision south of Madrid that killed 69 people MADRID -- Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente announced Tuesday that he is stepping down, six days after a high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 69 people. He made the announcement at the end of an hourslong appearance before lawmakers about the crash — the second such deadly collision this year involving Spain’s extensive high-speed r…
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Haiti's prime minister Fils-Aimé speaks out as concerns over El Salvador's troops deepen
Haiti’s leader has spoken publicly for the first time since four Salvadoran aviation technicians went missing, prompting El Salvador to deploy more than 2,000 troops to the troubled Caribbean country as scrutiny over their operations intensifies PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Haiti’s prime minister spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since four Salvadoran aviation technicians went missing last month, prompting El Salvador to deploy more than 2,000 troops to the troubled C…
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Ukraine's rescuers deal with grim aftermath of aid shelter bombings as Moscow pounds energy targets
The death toll from a Russian attack in southern Ukraine has risen to 31, with dozens still missing KYIV, Ukraine -- Rescuers worked for a second night in a desperate search for survivors Tuesday at an aid distribution site destroyed by a series of Russian attacks in a village in southern Ukraine. The death toll reached 31 as they removed bodies throughout the day and looked for dozens of people still missing. Monday's attacks on a shelter and former school with bunker-busti…
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Czech public media workers go on strike over a government plan to overhaul their funding
Czech public media workers have gone on a one-day strike to protest a government plan to change how public broadcasters are funded PRAGUE -- Czech public media workers went on a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest a government plan to overhaul how public broadcasters are funded, legislation that many say would threaten their independence. The plan is led by populist billionaire turned Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and has already seen street protests in Prague, the Czech capi…
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Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US
Greenlandic lawmakers have approved an agreement with Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic ILULISSAT, Greenland -- ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) — Greenlandic lawmakers on Tuesday voted to approve an agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic after months of pressure by U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to control the semiautonomous territory of a NA…
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Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping president
Indonesian police have detained three senior police generals for allegedly wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and other prominent figures JAKARTA, Indonesia -- JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police said Tuesday they had detained three senior police generals suspected of illegally wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and dozens of other prominent figures. Asep Safrudin, head of the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency, said the suspects were being inves…
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King Charles speaks to world leaders in Antigua, expresses 'sorrow' over slave trade
King Charles III has called the transatlantic slave trade a “shameful chapter of history” during a speech at the official opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua ST. JOHN’S, Antigua -- King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade a “shameful chapter of history” during a speech Tuesday at the official opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua. Charles spoke just days after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he…
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Judges at Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal are meeting to decide its future after the court president was suspended in a dispute with the government WARSAW, Poland -- Judges at Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal are meeting Tuesday to decide its future, following the suspension of the court president in a dispute with the government and a battle over the future of the rule of law. Protesters have gathered daily outside the court in Warsaw since the suspension of the tribunal’s…
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Paraguay’s central bank has seized a major digital bank with ties to President Santiago Peña ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay -- Paraguay’s central bank seized a major digital lender with close ties to President Santiago Peña early Tuesday, throwing the savings of millions of customers and hundreds of millions of dollars in public funds into limbo. The Central Bank of Paraguay said that its board voted unanimously Monday to put Ueno Bank into resolution after its solvency ratio — a measur…
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