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Image for Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction in rare legal victory
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Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction in rare legal victory

By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KONG, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai'...

26th February, 2026

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British far-right activist Tommy Robinson visits US State Department

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson visited t...

25th February, 2026

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EU adds eight Russian officials to human rights sanctions list

BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The European Union has imposed sanctions on eight individuals suspected...

23rd February, 2026

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Duterte was 'pivotal' in murder of thousands, ICC prosecutors say

By Bart Meijer and Bart Biesemans THE HAGUE, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo...

23rd February, 2026

Image for Belarus frees opposition politician after stroke in prison, exiled leader says
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Belarus frees opposition politician after stroke in prison, exiled leader says

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Belarusian opposition politician Mikola Statkevich, who refused deportation to Li...

19th February, 2026

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Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say

By Jasper Ward Feb 17 (Reuters) - Millions of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...

17th February, 2026

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Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organisers to take stance on Gaza

BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - More than 80 actors, directors and other artists who have taken part in t...

17th February, 2026

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Independent UN body condemns 'vicious attacks' on UN expert on Palestinian rights

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - An independent United Nations body on Tuesday conde...

17th February, 2026

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Freed dissident Kalesnikava says Europe needs to engage with Belarusian leader Lukashenko

By Mark Trevelyan LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Freed Belarusian dissident Maria Kalesnikava urged Euro...

17th February, 2026

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Canada wants Iran government change, increases sanctions

TORONTO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada wants a change...

14th February, 2026

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UN defends expert on Palestinian rights after European criticism

GENEVA, Feb 13 (Reuters) - A U.N. human rights spokesperson said on Friday she was very worried abou...

13th February, 2026

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Autopsies show migrants in shipwreck off Greece died of head injuries, not drowning

By Yannis Souliotis ATHENS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Most of the 15 Afghan migrants who were killed off th...

11th February, 2026