Police say Russell Brand is being investigated following two further rape complaints. Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped the guilty verdicts would give other potential victims more “courage” and “confidence.”
A jury found Russell Brand guilty of one rape and three sexual assault charges, while clearing him of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault. Prosecutors called him a sexual predator. A judge said he faced a significant prison term, with sentencing due Monday.
A jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court found comedian and actor Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault. Brand denied the allegations, saying the encounters were consensual or the claims fabricated. He was taken into custody and is due to be sentenced on Monday.
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Russell Brand was convicted on rape and sexual assault charges involving allegations dating back more than 20 years. The judge said Brand would receive a prison sentence.
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assaults in a London court on Thursday and was told he faces a lengthy prison sentence.
Russell Brand was found guilty in a UK trial. He had denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
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English comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty Thursday of one rape count and three sexual assault counts tied to allegations dating back more than 20 years. He was acquitted of two other rape counts and one attempted indecent assault count.
A London court found British comedian and actor Russell Brand guilty of several rape and sexual assault charges, while finding him not guilty of others.
A new World Travel Market report says the global tourism sector is expanding despite conflicts and economic uncertainty, with international arrivals expected to reach a record 1.57 billion in 2026.
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Air Arabia will raise service from Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to two flights a day from December 12, 2026. The added flight will broaden connections via Sharjah to the Maldives, Phuket, Colombo, Bangkok, Jeddah, Medina and Dhaka.
With Democrats gaining ground in Congress, they could impose tougher rules on crypto and investigate President Donald Trump, ushering in a more restrictive period for the industry in Washington.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the US Congress had openly sabotaged initiatives to normalize bilateral ties with Russia even before the latest midterm elections. She said it was necessary to await the full formation of Congress and the establishment of relevant laws on Russia, while continuing to monitor developments and analyze current events.
Thirteen passenger planes operated by European airlines made emergency landings on Thursday after reports of possible bombs on board. Inspections found no explosive devices, and authorities in Romania and Belgium said the threats did not materialize.
Airlines have received bomb threats before, but aviation security experts say the apparent coordination and timing of the current incidents are unusual.
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Eiji Aonuma has been behind some of Nintendo's biggest hits, but the producer says he still feels "nervous" as he awaits players' reactions to the new Zelda video game, "Ocarina of Time" out on 5 November.
🎮 Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda remake hits shelves
Eiji Aonuma has been behind some of Nintendo's biggest hits, but the producer says he still feels "nervous" as he awaits players' reactions to the new Zelda video game, "Ocarina of Time" out on 5 November.
A federal judge in Massachusetts dismissed the criminal case against Russian scientist Kseniia Petrova, who was accused of smuggling after failing to declare frog embryos in her suitcase when returning from France in February 2025. The Justice Department had asked the court to drop the case the previous day.
The Bank of Russia has asked a Belgian court to seize Euroclear documents, accusing the depository of colluding with the European Commission and the Council of the EU to obstruct the judicial system, Echo reported. It also requested that a bailiff be sent to Euroclear’s headquarters, where 210 billion euros in Russian assets have been blocked since 2022.
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Payward disclosed that an affiliated fund and its clients bought AAVE tokens on the secondary market, without revealing the purchase size or price. The company said it may acquire more tokens.
Putin said the Russian Olympic Committee must continue protecting Russian athletes’ interests. He said that although the IOC, some international sports federations and CAS had made decisions aligned with the Olympic Charter’s principles and called for Russians to compete internationally, some countries continued imposing politicized restrictions on them.
Economists are calling on Mark Carney’s government to limit spending in its second budget, due Thursday. They warn that spending commitments could widen deficits in coming years despite the boost from oil revenues.
Ukrainian police and the SBU said they had identified 130 people potentially involved in clashes near a National Guard facility in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. Police allege 27 actively took part in unlawful actions and 24 incited or provoked confrontations. Four police vehicles and a National Guard bus were damaged, and investigators are assessing participants’ actions.
CoinMarketCap data show the Trump memecoin ($TRUMP) fell to $1.19 for the first time, setting a new record low. Its previous low was $1.20 on January 18, 2025. The coin launched on January 8, 2025.
At a meeting with the Cabinet, Vladimir Putin said Sber is among Russia’s leaders in developing and using sovereign AI platforms. He added that the bank helps address citizens’ issues through the presidential Direct Line and expressed hope that cooperation would continue.
Technology shares fell sharply Thursday, extending recent losses and raising concerns about whether the AI boom can last. That boom has driven much of recent U.S. economic growth.
The 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame roster ranges from Sia, Pink, Ne-Yo and Vince Gill to Lady Gaga, Shakira, Boy George and Jack White; Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein are also named.
Putin said restrictions imposed by some Western countries on Russian athletes, despite recent IOC, sports federation and CAS decisions aligned with the Olympic Charter, grossly violate athletes’ rights and democratic institutions. Several national hockey federations have also said they will not play Russia at the World Championship.
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Volkswagen is selling new green hybrid bonds at a spread roughly 2.5% above its senior debt. The German automaker is grappling with falling demand in China and a costly restructuring.
Democrats are discussing how to prevent this midterm election from becoming another contest in which politicians’ promises go unfulfilled, and how to prepare for a post-Trump era that Tuesday’s results may bring sooner than expected.
Donald Trump said he firmly intends to keep Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief despite hearing complaints about him. Republican Representative Thomas Massie had said House Republicans would seek a vote on a resolution to impeach Hegseth when Congress resumes next week.
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The Democrats’ historic electoral breakthrough has reshaped US politics, but its scale could deepen disputes over the party’s future direction. Former US diplomat and analyst Laurie Dunden says the key question is whether Democrats can turn momentum into coherent governance. She points to the apparent unraveling of Donald Trump’s 2024 coalition and the party’s ongoing divide between progressives and centrists. Dunden cautions against calling Trump a lame duck too soon; fights over spending powers, vetoes, tariffs and investigations will test the practical limits of US checks and balances.
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Dozens of flights across Europe reported bomb threats on Thursday, the second such wave this week, disrupting air travel in London, Dublin and Helsinki.
At least 12 flights operated by European airlines received bomb threats on Thursday. Most made emergency landings at nearby airfields or military bases, but inspections found no actual threats. Incidents affected airports in Bulgaria, Austria, Belgium, France, Italy and Romania, among other locations.
Several flights in Europe diverted and made emergency landings on Thursday because of bomb threats. The incidents came after hoax threats earlier in the week triggered searches and diversions, with military escort used in one case.
Flights across Europe have received a wave of alarming bomb threats. There have been no casualties and no explosives have been found so far, but officials are taking precautions, with bomb squads sent to airports across the continent.
A passenger jet flying from Ireland to Italy diverted to the French military base at Evreux-Fauville over the possible presence of explosives. Airports in Bulgaria, Austria, Italy and Belgium also received emergency landing requests, as several aircraft diverted after bomb threats or suspicious alerts and security checks began.
At least 11 flights across Europe were diverted or made emergency landings Thursday after bomb threats that proved unfounded. The affected flights originated in cities including Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Madrid, Milan and Warsaw. Similar warnings on Tuesday had been described by the UK government as “malicious hoax threats.”
Bomb threats forced airliners to make unplanned landings across Europe on Thursday morning, the latest in a series targeting flights there. No country has been blamed, as European officials have accused Russia and Iran of what they call “hybrid attacks” and sabotage; Moscow and Tehran deny such a campaign.
Bomb threats led airliners to make unscheduled landings across Europe on Thursday morning, the latest in a series of threats against flights in the region.
Authorities say several flights in Europe were diverted because of bomb threats. Finnair said Flight 1761 from Helsinki to Rome was targeted by a bomb threat on Thursday.
Bomb threats forced airliners to make unscheduled landings across Europe on Thursday morning, in the latest of a series of threats aimed at flights in the region.
The European Union says it has begun developing an AI literacy certificate, which successful 15-year-old students are expected to receive from the next school year.
Iran said three more tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, signaling that shipping would remain at risk until the Gulf war is resolved. The report came after US voters punished President Donald Trump for waging the war.
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🇺🇦 'Get them there alive': Ukraine's railways under Russian barrage
Over Russia's almost-five-year invasion of Ukraine, the railway has become a critically important means of transportation, with airspace closed to civilian aircraft.
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Over Russia's almost-five-year invasion of Ukraine, the railway has become a critically important means of transportation, with airspace closed to civilian aircraft.
The acquisition is intended to reinforce Dropbox’s AI infrastructure; it is also expected to advance DBX Agent Cloud, a storage product for people developing AI models and agents.
Germany’s Army Chief Christian Freuding will take over as the country’s chief of defence in February 2027, becoming its highest-ranking soldier, the defence ministry said Thursday.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected claims that Iranian military advisers are in Yemen and dismissed EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas’s accusation that Tehran is interfering in the Saudi Arabia-Yemen conflict. He said the reports aim to conceal facts and divert public attention, and accused the EU of complicity in human rights violations through sanctions and an economic blockade.
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, ending a record-breaking 23-year national-team career. The announcement follows a public dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo said Jesus twice broke his word, prompting him to leave the team’s training camp.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after a 23-year career spanning six World Cups and six European Championships. He leaves with records of 234 appearances and 146 goals for Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football, ending a 23-year career with Portugal. He scored a record 146 goals and made 234 appearances.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he has played his last game for Portugal, ending a national-team career in which he made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals. He thanked fans, family and teammates, and plans to continue his club career with Al-Nassr. The announcement follows a public dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.
Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner and the first player to score at six men’s World Cups, will retire from international football after Portugal’s November fixtures.
Cristiano Ronaldo said Thursday that he will no longer play for Portugal, bringing to a close an international career spanning six World Cups. He won a European title and holds the men’s record for international goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he will no longer play for Portugal, ending an international career spanning six World Cups, a European title and the men’s all-time international scoring record.
In a lengthy video message on social media, 41-year-old Ronaldo told the Portuguese people that the time had come for him to hand back his national team’s No. 7 shirt.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he will retire from Portugal duty and “hand back the number 7 shirt”. He made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals for the national team, captaining Portugal to the 2016 European Championship and helping it win the Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
A school bus driver in New York was arrested Tuesday after police said a 5-year-old was dragged along the road when the child’s backpack became caught in the bus door.
Developing nations’ external debt rose 5.5% in 2025 to a record $9.4 trillion, the World Bank said, marking its fastest increase since 2021. Debt among countries eligible for concessional financing through the bank’s International Development Association climbed 8.1% to $1.3 trillion. Low- and middle-income countries paid $1.4 trillion in principal and interest, up 1.9%.
Michael Crichton’s estate may press on with its suit targeting HBO’s Emmy-winning series “The Pitt,” after an appeals court found adequate parallels with “ER” in a Wednesday ruling.
The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues that The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series. A judge has ruled that the lawsuit can proceed.
Israel’s president is consulting party leaders about forming a government as Israeli forces attack Palestinians across Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami reports on the latest developments.
The US Treasury’s November 4 cash plan suggests December could bring a brief respite, while tax receipts and a projected January cash peak complicate the case for reserves.
A project to establish a national satellite construction center in the Krasnoyarsk Region is planned to begin in 2027, acting Russian Science Foundation chief Yury Kazakov said. He said Roscosmos, the foundation and the region would cooperate in running the center.
The Bank of Russia said global oil prices in 2026–2027 may follow a higher path than projected in July. Because the Middle East situation did not normalize on the assumed timeline, officials considered allowing for a later recovery of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and higher Russian oil prices in the updated baseline scenario.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Kiev regime was targeting Ukrainians through its punitive forces. She alleged that Vladimir Zelensky receives billions of dollars from Western countries for actions that would ultimately be recognized as genocide against the Ukrainian people, and cited a torture facility near Kiev and a tortured, emaciated 14-year-old boy.
Paraguay’s Congress began proceedings on Thursday to seek President Santiago Peña’s removal, after the collapse of digital lender ueno triggered protests and calls for his resignation.
A massive hole in Ueno Bank’s accounts is draining public funds, leaving thousands unable to access their deposits and driving Paraguay into its worst institutional crisis in years.
An accounting shortfall at Ueno Bank has wiped out public funds, left thousands unable to access their deposits and plunged Paraguay into its worst institutional crisis in years.
A huge accounting shortfall at Ueno Bank has drained public funds, left thousands unable to access their deposits and pushed Paraguay into its worst institutional crisis in years. President Santiago Peña has resigned as a result.
Iran’s leadership says the US midterm results will not change Washington’s policy toward Tehran. Some officials and commentators, however, see the Democrats’ sweeping victory as a backlash against the Iran war. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned that Iran would respond more forcefully to any future US military action.
CNN projections say Democrats have secured the House, but dozens of races remain uncalled. The eventual size of their majority is still unclear, with several contests drawing close attention as counting continues.
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Democrats have taken control of the US Congress in a nationwide rejection of Trump. The programme also reports that hackers targeted a French blood bank and supermarket fridges, prompting fears of a new front in hybrid warfare, and speaks with Reza Pahlavi, a leading opponent of the Tehran regime.
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Guinea-Bissau reportedly halted a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial after it failed to secure required government approval. Experts had warned that withholding birth doses from one group could deny critical vaccines to thousands of infants; the WHO called the trial unethical.
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The endangered ʻakiapōlāʻau taps tree wood, breaks into it with the lower part of its unusual beak, then probes the opening with its long, flexible upper bill for insect larvae.
Florian Philippot, leader of France’s Patriots party and a candidate in the 2027 presidential election, said Zelensky, like other European globalists, wants to censor US entrepreneur Elon Musk. Zelensky had told German broadcaster ZDF that Musk’s comments on political developments in Europe and worldwide amount to influence. Philippot said on X that censorship seems fashionable among European globalists and that freedom of speech belongs to everyone.
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A plane carrying nine people plunged nose-first from 35,000 feet into a South Florida roadway, killing everyone aboard. Investigators are trying to determine how the flight ended in catastrophe.
Inflation publicly humbled President Donald Trump in the midterm elections. Voter anger over rising prices fueled a series of crushing Republican losses.
The mood at a Washington Republican election-night gathering collapsed as results showed the party losing control of both chambers of Congress. One businessman blamed Donald Trump’s broken promises, especially his pledge to end Russia’s war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. Others discussed the Iran war’s effect on voters and the party’s failure to broaden its appeal.
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A fire at a building in New York City killed six people and injured others. The cause is unclear; 230 fire and emergency medical personnel went to the scene.
Elon Musk wagered nearly US$474 million on political spending to keep Washington supportive of his business empire. Democrats’ recapture of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections left that bet unsuccessful and the political landscape abruptly changed. Musk had given a record amount to political groups, overwhelmingly backing Republicans, while a divided Washington is now keen to scrutinize his…
SoundCloud has integrated with generative AI music platform ElevenLabs, letting users publish tracks directly instead of exporting and uploading them. Artist Pro subscribers get three months of ElevenMusic Pro, and tracks posted this way will be labeled as AI-generated.
The Verge speaks with economist and Harvard Business School professor Willy Shih about global supply chains, shifting Trump tariffs, stalled efforts to bring factories back to the US, and AI’s vast demand for computing resources. Shih’s new book examines the economics of complex production networks and why China remains a manufacturing powerhouse.
WhatsApp is rolling out event links that let people without the app view event details. A new Events Home will support invitations, RSVP management, custom reminders, and plus-ones. The features are set to reach all users in the coming weeks.
Instagram’s Edits video editor is now available for macOS, with support for connecting AI agents to its tools. The desktop app also offers a multi-track timeline and advanced editing features, but is not available on Windows or Linux, and projects cannot yet move between desktop and mobile.
The Bank of Russia said sustained inflation reduction to 4% may require tighter monetary policy. Some participants said the recent acceleration in stable inflation partly reflected the accumulated effects of earlier monetary easing.
Democrats are preparing a series of investigations after sweeping victories in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with plans to bring renewed scrutiny to Epstein and JPMorgan’s relationship with him.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Kyiv panicked and tried to suppress news of a secret torture site near the capital. Ukrainian media reported that about 40 men were held in a basement in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka; police later said the house was a temporary deployment point for National Guard personnel.
In a letter to European Council President António Costa, Giorgia Meloni says the use of multiple negotiating formats is making Europe “less credible” in efforts to end the war.
The EU’s top court ruled that foods containing CBD cannot be certified organic before receiving authorization for sale in the bloc. It said an organic label could lead consumers to believe the products were approved. France’s Council of State must now resolve the dispute under the ruling’s interpretation.
DW found that only four of Russia's 16 weightlifters at this year's world championships had undergone ITA out-of-competition tests during the first nine months of 2026. The agency said it tested all 16 before the event. Athlete advocates called the lack of earlier testing concerning, while WADA said Russia remains under scrutiny amid its doping history.
Garment workers held fresh protests in Bangladesh on Thursday, forcing factories to halt operations despite the wage board’s move to introduce a revised pay structure from December.
KLM will eliminate about 5,000 jobs, nearly 15% of its workforce, to reduce expenses. It aims to avoid compulsory redundancies through voluntary departures, reassignment and natural attrition, while outsourcing some ground and baggage handling and replacing Airbus A320s with smaller Embraer E195-E2 jets.
Following the US midterms, European campaigners are bringing the backlash against data centres to Europe, with protesters calling for a freeze on energy-intensive facilities.
Mojtaba Khamenei is exercising power through written statements, decrees and consultations with senior officials, without appearing in public. A series of October meetings suggests Iran is developing a new decision-making system as it weighs talks or renewed confrontation with the United States and Israel. Whether it can deliver a compromise like the 2015 nuclear deal remains uncertain.
Russell Brand was once regarded as so culturally influential that the opposition leader seeking to become Britain’s next prime minister appeared on his online show, while former US Vice President Al Gore agreed to be interviewed by him.
Israel’s largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government. Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week’s election, potentially strengthening his bid.
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Fireworks are a common feature of celebrations, but concerns about their health risks have led experts to call for tighter rules and greater public awareness.
Startup Aina is betting that people will not need their phones to control virtual assistants. It is developing a smart ring that lets users trigger actions by autonomous agents with a single tap.
British comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults.
Brand was also cleared of two rapes and one count of attempted indecent assault. Judge Joel Bennathan warned him he faced a "significant custodial term".
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British comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults.
Brand was also cleared of two rapes and one count of attempted indecent assault. Judge Joel Bennathan warned him he faced a "significant custodial term".
BT has cut 7,731 jobs since the end of March, reducing its workforce to 90,000, excluding its international business being spun out in a joint venture with Verizon. Cost reductions helped lift pre-tax profit 12% to £1.1bn for the six months to September, while shares touched a five-year high.
First lady Melania Trump convenes Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House to discuss the humanitarian ceasefire she helped broker between the two countries, and delivers remarks.
First Lady Melania Trump is set to receive representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday. The meeting is her latest diplomatic effort, following an unprecedented humanitarian ceasefire between the warring sides that she helped broker.
As Donald Trump and fellow Republicans assess a devastating midterm result in which Democrats took control of Congress, Melania Trump is preparing to host representatives from Russia and Ukraine. They are almost certain to praise Washington’s actions.
US First Lady Melania Trump is set to receive officials from Moscow and Kyiv at the White House on Thursday, before talks in Abu Dhabi intended to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities said Thursday that three senior police and security service officials were formally accused of involvement in a criminal ring engaged in fraud, drug sales, and the production of counterfeit currency and cigarettes.
The UK and US condemned Joshua Wong’s 10-year prison sentence in a Hong Kong national security case. Wong pleaded guilty to “foreign collusion”; the UK said the law was being used to target political expression, while the US called for his immediate release.
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Democracy activist Joshua Wong was given another 10 years in prison on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, marking his second punishment under Hong Kong’s national security law. He has spent nearly six years behind bars and is not expected to be released until late 2036.
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Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced on Thursday to 10 additional years in prison. He was once a leader of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, described as one of the boldest populist challenges to China’s Communist Party leaders in decades.
Hong Kong’s High Court sentenced pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to an additional 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of colluding with foreign entities under the city’s national security law. Wong has been jailed since 2020. The US consulate, Taiwan and rights groups condemned the sentence and called for his release.
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Joshua Wong was given an additional 10-year sentence for collusion. He rose to prominence during Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement and has been in and out of jail since 2017.
A Hong Kong court sentenced activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in prison for “foreign collusion.” Wong pleaded guilty in his second case in September this year.
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced Thursday to an additional 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign powers under the city's national security law. Already serving a nearly five-year term for subversion, he is now expected to be released at the end of 2036 rather than next January.
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Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. BBC Chinese spoke with three former comrades who continue to visit and write to him about how he has changed in prison and how they sustain their connection.
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong activist who became an international face of the city’s pro-democracy movement, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on a national security charge of colluding with foreign forces.
Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law. Already serving a sentence for subversion, he will serve two months and two days of the new term concurrently. Prosecutors said he and other campaigners lobbied for sanctions and blockades against Beijing.
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Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong received a 10-year prison sentence Thursday after his second conviction under Beijing's national security law. Critics say the case reflects a crackdown on the city's once-vibrant pro-democracy movement.
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Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong received an additional 10-year prison sentence on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, according to a court summary. He pleaded guilty in September to seeking foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China under Beijing’s national security law and had already spent nearly six years in prison.
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Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison following his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law. Critics say the case illustrates the crackdown on the city’s once-vibrant pro-democracy movement.
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Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to foreign collusion, his second conviction under Hong Kong’s national security law. The judge called his actions grave. Wong is already serving a sentence for conspiracy to commit subversion linked to an unofficial primary election.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced by the High Court to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the national security law. He has been jailed for more than six years in connection with other cases.
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A Hong Kong court imposed a 10-year sentence on pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong over a second national security conviction, extending his time in prison.
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A Hong Kong court gave prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong a 10-year prison term for a second national security conviction, substantially extending his time behind bars just months before his expected release.
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Activist Joshua Wong, described as an international face of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison on a charge of colluding with foreign entities under the city’s national security law.
Joshua Wong, an activist who became an international face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, is due to be sentenced on Thursday for collusion with foreign entities. The city’s national security law allows for a possible life sentence.
A massive hole in Ueno Bank’s accounts is draining public funds and leaving thousands unable to access their deposits, pushing Paraguay into its worst institutional crisis in years.
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British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault by UK court
Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape and sexual assault trial
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
