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Read More Publisher Jimmy Lai’s arrest shocked Hongkongers, but since the anti-sedition law they’ve entered uncharted waters On Monday, 10 August, Hong Kong woke up to the startling news of the arrest of Jimmy Lai, the 71-year-old publisher of Apple Daily, the only pro-democracy high-circulation newspaper in the territory. As the day progressed, more arrests…

Read More The Democratic national convention took place amid protests about the Vietnam war, a police riot and a looming flu pandemic Every four years in the US, political parties convene to nominate their respective candidates for November’s presidential election. The conventions are historically grandiose affairs with a circus-like atmosphere. Speeches are given, balloons are…

Read More Sudanese American Emi Mahmoud achieved massive success as a spoken word artist. Now she’s switching things up and pursuing a career in science. (Image credit: László Mudra/Rockstar Photographers) Sudanese American Emi Mahmoud achieved massive success as a spoken word artist. Now she’s switching things up and pursuing a career in science.

Read More A team of FBI investigators is due to arrive in Lebanon this weekend to take part in the probe of Beirut’s massive explosion, a senior U.S official said on Saturday after visiting the location of the blast. The cause of the fire that ignited nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate at Beirut’s port…

Read More Warsaw and Washington have signed a new security pact, under which Poland will host some 1,000 additional US troops as well as the forward command of the V Corps Headquarters, which was reactivated in February. The deal was signed by visiting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak.…

Read MoreThe leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia urge Belarus to re-run its disputed presidential vote.The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia urge Belarus to re-run its disputed presidential vote.

Read More A dozen local governments have moved to reduce their police budgets by more than $1.4bn, marking a significant shift in American politics In the days after the killing of George Floyd, an extraordinary wave of mass protests erupted across the US, with demonstrators setting fire to police buildings and cars, shutting down freeways…

Read More The U.S. Department of Defense is aiming to start producing a ground-launched system for holding and firing cruise missiles on mobile platforms, such as wheeled trucks and containers. During the visit of U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Arms Control Marshall S. Billingslea with the Strategic Capabilities Office to Lockheed Martin facility was displayed…

Read MoreTwo men from Burma were convicted of murdering backpackers David Miller and Hannah Witheridge.Two men from Burma were convicted of murdering backpackers David Miller and Hannah Witheridge.

Read More Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Saturday he wanted to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning street protests rocking the country were not just a threat to Belarus. Mass unrest has followed Mr Lukashenko’s re-election victory last Sunday, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets accusing him of rigging…

Read More The Republic of Korea Army retired its UH-1H Huey helicopters after 52 years of service. South Korean UH-1N Huey service has flown 792,000 hours and 146,000,000 km and being officially retired from service on July 31st. The Army has operated 129 UH-1H choppers. They flew an accumulated 792,000 hours over 146 million kilometers…

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Read More Forecast for downpours triggers warnings of floods and travel disruption Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to lash the England and Wales over the weekend, triggering warnings of flooding and travel disruption. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for large swaths of England and Wales on both Saturday and Sunday.…

Read MoreIran’s FM spokesman Mousavi says despite US ‘pressure and the hawking’, it could not get enough support for its motion.Iran’s FM spokesman Mousavi says despite US ‘pressure and the hawking’, it could not get enough support for its motion.

Read More Luiz Henrique Mandetta accuses president of playing a ‘pivotal’ role in steering economy towards catastrophe Historians will savage Jair Bolsonaro for leading Brazilians into a deadly “canyon” with his shambling, self-interested and anti-scientific response to Covid-19, according to his former health minister. In an interview with the Guardian, Luiz Henrique Mandetta accused the…

Read More Thousands of anti-government protesters, armed with umbrellas and raincoats, marched through the soggy streets of South Korea’s capital Saturday, ignoring official pleas to stay home amid a surge in coronavirus infections. Municipal officials in Seoul had sought to forbid the slew of rallies planned by conservative activist and Christian groups for a holiday…

Read MorePresident says Ankara might pull back its ambassador from Abu Dhabi, after UAE decided to normalise ties with Israel.President says Ankara might pull back its ambassador from Abu Dhabi, after UAE decided to normalise ties with Israel.

Read MoreThe BBC speaks to some of those arrested and detained during anti-government protests in Belarus.The BBC speaks to some of those arrested and detained during anti-government protests in Belarus.

Read MoreIsrael-UAE deal nullifies hope that only peace with Palestine can usher in ties between Israel and the Arab world.Israel-UAE deal nullifies hope that only peace with Palestine can usher in ties between Israel and the Arab world.

Read More India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to continue defending the country, while sending a veiled message to both China and Pakistan, with whom India clashed along disputed borders this year. Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Modi spoke of the Line of Control (LoC) and the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the…

Read More A top minister hails a “crime holiday” as figures show offences fell by 40% between April and June. A top minister hails a “crime holiday” as figures show offences fell by 40% between April and June.

Read More The Democratic vice-presidential candidate, a daughter of immigrants, inspires hope – and conflict – in supporters Bancroft Way in Berkeley, California, is quaint and slow, the kind of street where everyone seems to know each other by name. This week, neighbors sat outdoors drinking wine under the evening sun, as they chatted animatedly…

Read More Pro-democracy rallies continue with large event due to be held in Bangkok on Sunday A prominent student protest leader in Thailand has been arrested on charges of sedition as pro-democracy rallies continued across the country. Parit Chiwarak, 22, whose arrest was livestreamed on social media, was stopped on the outskirts of Bangkok on…

Read More When Beijing tightens its red lines, Hong Kong’s message to the world is clear: we will never surrender • Time to reset: more brilliant ideas to remake the world Bravery is not about never being afraid, but about feeling fear and still choosing to do the right thing. Facing batons, pepper spray, teargas…

Read More Surge in shares contrasts with Covid-related downturn and growing unemployment Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The economic collapse in Britain during the second quarter of 2020 was the most brutal on record. Unemployment is forecast by the Bank of England to soar to 2.5m by Christmas. The Brexit cliff…

Read More US President Donald Trump has ordered Chinese firm ByteDance to divest from its US-based assets within 90 days and to scrub all data linked to the company’s popular app TikTok, arguing both are a threat to national security. Friday’s executive order put further pressure on the company after an earlier mandate last week,…

Read More Chief medical officer Brett Sutton says low number of deaths likely ‘a blip’ as Daniel Andrews announces 264 mystery cases Follow today’s live blog: Coronavirus live news: Victoria in Australia adds 303 cases as restrictions tighten in Europe Victoria has recorded another 303 cases of coronavirus and four deaths, including two connected to…

Read MoreUS Navy says strike group led by USS Ronald Reagan conducts flight and maritime exercises in contested South China Sea.US Navy says strike group led by USS Ronald Reagan conducts flight and maritime exercises in contested South China Sea.

Read More “I’m Joe Biden, Democratic candidate for United States Senate,” he announces, shaking the hand of a grinning beautician. The pitch, captured in an October 1972 broadcast by WPVI in Philadelphia, is one Biden has made repeatedly since, winning seven terms in the Senate and two as vice president. On this, his third attempt,…

Read More For Evangelical voters who took a chance on President Donald Trump, and conservative Jewish voters who put their hopes in him, the White House announcement this week that the United Arab Emirates would normalize relations with Israel was delivery on a promise — and reassurance that the rollercoaster ride of the Trump Twitter…

Read MoreIn July, U.S. border officials made 2,506 arrests of unaccompanied children. Only 168 were allowed to stay and seek refuge.In July, U.S. border officials made 2,506 arrests of unaccompanied children. Only 168 were allowed to stay and seek refuge.

Read MoreOne small company found itself in trouble after using the Hollywood actor’s image to sell honey.One small company found itself in trouble after using the Hollywood actor’s image to sell honey.

Read More Auckland’s lockdown extended for two weeks; start of provincial women’s rugby season delayed New Zealand reported seven new cases of coronavirus up to Saturday morning after a lockdown in Auckland was extended. Six of the seven new cases were linked to the cluster at the centre of all the previous community cases, said…

Read MoreWith millions of Americans expected to vote by mail, Donald Trump has opposed funding to support the US Postal Service.With millions of Americans expected to vote by mail, Donald Trump has opposed funding to support the US Postal Service.

Read More“He’s having a tough time,” the president said, though the younger sibling’s condition is unclear.”He’s having a tough time,” the president said, though the younger sibling’s condition is unclear.