Business, News Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years February 9, 2026 Lai’s supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.
Two killed in ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, Russia says An oil refinery was also hit in the Russian capital and flights were suspended at two airports.
US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted US Central Command says the attacks came after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two of its Navy warships.
Iran medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as protests continue There were signs authorities were intensifying their crackdown as protests continued.