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Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security case

Sentencing will be scheduled for a later date, and under Hong Kong's stringent national security law, Lai could face life imprisonment

US immigration crackdown leaves migrant teens caring for siblings

Federal raids across Louisiana are detaining migrant parents, forcing teenage children to step into adult roles as families scramble to cope with sudden separations

JetBlue avoids midair collision with US Air Force tanker near Venezuela

We just had traffic pass directly in front of us within 5 miles of us maybe 2 or 3 miles but it was an air-to air-refueller from the United States Air Force and he was at our altitude, the pilot said

Brazilians protest bill that would reduce ex-Prez Bolsonaro's time in jail

Paulinho da Forca, the sponsor of the bill that passed, has said it's aimed at reconciliation and that if it's adopted, the ex-president's time behind bars could be reduced to two years and four month

Europe sees surge in anti-immigrant rhetoric as far-right gains momentum

The overt demonisation of immigrants and those with immigrant roots is intensifying in the UK and across Europe as migration shoots up the political agenda

Police search Brown University after 2 killed, 9 injured in shooting

The suspect was a male in dark clothing who was last seen leaving the engineering building where the attack happened, said Timothy O'Hara, Deputy Chief of Police

High-end car sales dip in China, taking toll on European automakers

That is bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW that have long dominated the upper reaches of the world's largest auto market

3 fishermen injured by Chinese coast guard's water cannons: Philippines

Chinese coast guard personnel aboard smaller rubber boats later deliberately cut the anchor lines of several of the Philippine boats on Friday afternoon off Sabina Shoal, Philippine coast guard said

Drone strikes kill two in Russia's Saratov region, power cuts hit Ukraine

Moscow will give its blessing to a ceasefire only after Ukraine's forces have withdrawn from the front line, Ushakov said in comments published in Russian business daily Kommersant

Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state

The record floodwaters were expected to continue to slowly recede Saturday, but authorities warn that waters will remain high for days, and that there is still danger from potential levee failures

Iran raises gasoline prices for first time since deadly protests in 2019

The new pricing system implemented Saturday adds a third pricing level to the country's long-running subsidy system

US justice dept seeks to block contempt probe in mass deportation case

In an April 16 order, the judge said he gave the administration "ample opportunity to rectify or explain their actions" but concluded that "none of their responses has been satisfactory"

Trump sued by preservationists over new White House ballroom project

The project has prompted criticism in the historic preservation and architectural communities, and among his political adversaries, but the lawsuit is the most tangible effort thus far

US Navy admiral overseeing Trump admin's boat strikes hands over command

In farewell remarks, Holsey did not mention the military operations or the reasons for his early retirement, but he urged his successor to uphold longstanding partnerships in the region

Thai, Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew ceasefire after clashes: Trump

The original ceasefire in July was brokered by Malaysia and pushed through by pressure from Trump, who threatened to withhold trade privileges unless Thailand and Cambodia agreed

House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton from Epstein's estate

The photos released Friday were separate from the case files that the Department of Justice is now compelled to release

Historic floods in Washington wash away homes, leave families stranded

Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents

New FIFA World Cup ticket phase begins, letting fans pick specific fixtures

Following last week's draw for the 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, an updated schedule has been published

Russian athletes should return with flag, anthem, IOC recommends globally

Athletes have a fundamental right to access sport across the world, and to compete free from political interference or pressure from governmental organisations

Black Caps seize 1-0 lead with emphatic nine-wicket victory in 2nd Test

New Zealand leads the three-match series 1-0 after the first test was drawn