He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years
Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years.
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How has the ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky been unfolding?
Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson explains the temporary ceasefire in the devastated town of Oleshky.
Why AI could threaten much of the world’s digital infrastructure
Volunteer-led PHP, which powers most websites, is increasingly under threat from cyberattacks using AI capabilities.
Polish police deployed to top court after head judge suspended
Judge's suspension is part of a long dispute over politicisation of the Constitutional Tribunal under former government.
US judge orders ethics inquiry into Trump lawyers over golf course case
Judge Ana Reyes calls on US government lawyers to explain contradictory statements about the East Potomac Golf Links.
US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court
The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
Swiss supreme court upholds Liberian ex-rebel commander’s 20-year sentence
Alieu Kosiah killed civilians and unarmed soldiers, and ordered lootings and other crimes against humanity.
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UN nature summit approves two key agreements after marathon negotiations
Almost 200 nations approved two agreements on Friday to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, following almost two weeks of negotiations that ran into extra time on the final day.
Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky in evacuation operation
Residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky have left for Russia's Anapa city with a Ukrainian delegation, senior official David Arakhamia said Friday. They are expected to fly to Belarus before returning to Ukraine by bus, during a rare ceasefire brokered by the United States.
G20 drops group photo as Europeans refuse to stand with Lavrov
Sanctioned Russian FM attends Atlanta talks as Iran war, Hormuz disruption and Ukraine divide G20 members.
US appeals court again rejects Trump bid to set aside California ballots
The 9th Circuit Court calls the petition to remove 20,000 ballots from California's vote count unconstitutional.
Irregular migration from Libya to Crete is rising, raising questions about the links between people smugglers, militias and Europe
There is currently more irregular migration between eastern Libya and Crete, Greece. It's raising questions as to what connects people smugglers with powerful militias in eastern Libya and then in turn, Europeans.
Ukraine: Oleshky residents evacuate war-ravaged city
Under the local ceasefire, an aid convoy of 25 buses arrived with humanitarian aid and as transport for fleeing Oleshky residents. The Ukrainian city has been occupied by Russia since 2022 and faces food shortages.
EU and Canada seek deeper ties amid worsening global uncertainty
Both sides signed a digital trade deal, as Trump's trade threats push Washington's allies to seek closer ties elsewhere.
Port Sudan families can barely afford water as shortages persist
Despite efforts to restore damaged infrastructure, residents face soaring water costs as war, displacement strain supply
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Rubio hosts G20 talks as Russia’s Lavrov presence sparks tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged G20 officials to work together to confront threats to the economic order.
When chatbots become ‘answer engines’: AI, geopolitics and truth
As AI chatbots become everyday sources of information, research from Kosovo raises questions about how these systems present and sometimes distort geopolitical narratives.
Pakistan army ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US-Iran mediation efforts
Pakistan's military spokesman warns of 'powerful spoilers and detractors' who still believe the conflict serves them.
Texas grand jury indicts ICE officer accused of running over man in Houston
The officer faces charges after allegedly striking a fleeing construction worker with an SUV during an immigration raid.