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No clear date for freedom: A look back at Joshua Wong’s public lifePolitics

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in the High Court on September 2, 2026, to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the Hong Kong national security law. Sentencing was adjourned, and the charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Wong has been detained or jailed in connection with multiple cases since 2020, spending more than 2,100 days without freedom. Though he was expected to be released in January 2027, he was arrested again while serving his sentence in June 2025, leaving his release date uncertain.

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Tumbler Ridge shooting survivors among 30 new plaintiffs suing OpenAISociety

Thirty additional lawsuits have been filed in California over the deadly February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., bringing the number of claims against OpenAI and founder Sam Altman to 37. Eight people were killed in the shooting, allegedly carried out by 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.

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28,000 foreigners reportedly fighting for Russia from 130 countriesWorld

Thousands of foreign fighters are serving on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine reports nearly 16,000 volunteers from 72 countries, while Russia is estimated to have about 28,000 recruits from more than 130 nations. Military analyst Glen Grant offers his assessment.

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Jack Keane: This is ‘UNPRECEDENTED’World

Fox News senior strategic analyst Jack Keane discussed the conflict with Iran and Vladimir Putin’s pledge to support Tehran on ‘Fox & Friends,’ calling the situation unprecedented.

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusionPolitics

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to colluding with foreigners during the territory’s 2019 pro-democracy protests. He faces a possible life sentence under a law imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing’s central government.

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Iran warns US of 'dangerous consequences' after alleged wedding strikeWorld

Iran launched strikes toward US allies in the Gulf on Wednesday after saying US bombardment hit a wedding party, killing five people and wounding dozens. The escalation appears to have hardened the mood in Iran, as authorities warned American allies in the region that they could be targeted.

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Macron to unveil Bayeux Tapestry in ‘once-in-a-generation’ UK loanCulture

French President Emmanuel Macron is due to help unveil the Bayeux Tapestry when it goes on display in the UK on Wednesday as part of a historic loan to the British Museum. During a two-day visit, he will also become the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street.

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Nepal floods: Hundreds of unidentified bodiesWorld

A week after devastating floods hit Nepal, hospitals and morgues in Kathmandu are struggling to handle the influx of dead. As hopes of finding more survivors fade, authorities have begun collecting DNA samples from relatives of the missing to help identify the bodies.

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Is Germany’s electricity network under attack?World

Parts of Germany’s electricity grid faced two sabotage attempts within 24 hours: one in Brandenburg near Berlin and another in Bergheim west of Cologne. The Brandenburg incident coincided with the government blaming Russia for hybrid drone attacks on Leipzig airport the previous month. The report examines who may be responsible and whether Germany is prepared.

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Andy Burnham clashes with Kemi Badenoch at his first PMQsPolitics

At his first Prime Minister’s Questions since taking office, Andy Burnham faced questioning from opposition leader Kemi Badenoch over borrowing costs and spending. Burnham argued that welfare should be reduced and said he was willing to work with the Conservatives on the issue.

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Singapore, Thai PMs reaffirm cooperation at leaders’ retreatPolitics

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirmed cooperation on food and energy security and artificial intelligence at a leaders’ retreat in Bangkok. Anutin said Thailand would build on a rice trade agreement signed in November 2025 and supply Singapore with 100,000 tonnes of rice over five years.

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Air raid sirens heard across KyivWorld

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine are continuing. Heavy strikes killed 12 people on Tuesday, followed by further attacks on Odesa, Sumy and Kyiv on Wednesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines, insurers and users of major Russian airports that Russian airspace is becoming extremely dangerous as Ukraine steps up its drone strikes.

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World’s only female tetraplegic racing driver on making the most of what she hasSports

British sportswoman Nathalie McGloin broke her neck in a car crash at 16. She says the accident prompted her to make the most of her life, leading her to become the world’s first and only female tetraplegic racing driver, competing against able-bodied men and women. She also discusses her charity, Spinal Track.

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