Conviction of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai ‘unjust’, says Chris Patten
Former governor speaks out after appeal court upholds convictions of seven activists over 2019 protest Chris Patten, the former governor of Hong Kong, has decried...
Month : August 2024
Tanzania opposition leaders and supporters arrested in crackdown
Senior Chadema party figures including vice-chair detained as well as about 400 people heading to youth gathering Police in Tanzania have arrested leaders of the...
Pantanal waterway project would destroy a ‘paradise on Earth’, scientists warn
The South American wetland, which falls within Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, would be vulnerable to biome loss and increased wildfires ‘Losing Noah’s Ark’: Brazil’s plan...
Aukus pact will turn Australia into ‘51st state’ of the US, Paul Keating says
Former prime minister argues Australia has made itself a target by aligning with American ‘aggression’ towards China Follow our Australia news live blog for latest...
China lists Taiwanese independence supporters it wants people to denounce
Beijing website asks for information about supposed ‘crimes’ of ‘secessionist’ current and past Taiwan officials China’s government has called for people to denounce “diehard secessionists”...
World must confront Maduro’s ‘campaign of terror’, Venezuelan opposition leader says
María Corina Machado in hiding as more than 1,300 people are detained in post-election clampdown Venezuela’s main opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has accused the...
Japan’s PM cancels overseas trip after experts issue ‘megaquake’ warning
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever warning of the risk of a huge earthquake along the Pacific coast Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida,...
Philippines court voids order to shut down independent news site Rappler
Outlet, which was hit with order during Rodrigo Duterte administration, hails ruling after ‘eight years of harassment’ A court in the Philippines has voided a...
Lammy plans China visit for September to kick-start high-level engagement
Exclusive: Move highlights ambition to reconnect with Beijing but minister will face pressure over human rights David Lammy is planning a visit to China in...
Nicolás Maduro blocks X for 10 days in Venezuela amid spat with Elon Musk
President accuses social network’s owner of using it to ‘incite hatred’ after country’s disputed election President Nicolás Maduro said he had ordered a 10-day block...
