International Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy figure, faces sentencing over national security charges The media tycoon, who was first arrested in 2020, could face life in prison in blow for press freedom following conviction in DecemberJimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy figure, is set to be sentenced on Monday in the financial hub’s most high-profile national security case, amid growing calls to free the longstanding critic of the Chinese Communist party whose health is frail.The sentence comes after a legal […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
International Christchurch gunman seeks to appeal convictions and withdraw guilty plea NZ court to consider an appeal from Australian white supremacist who pleaded guilty in March 2020 to murdering 51 people in mosque attackThe Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch in 2019, in the worst mass shooting in the New Zealand’s history, is asking one of the country’s highest courts to vacate his guilty pleas and hold a new trial.Brenton Tarrant pleaded guilty in […] todayFebruary 9, 2026 2
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026 1
Local WLA President pledges to enhance lotteries across Africa The President of the World Lottery Association (WLA), Mr. Andreas Kotter, says the WLA is committed to strengthening and supporting its member states in Africa to send a positive signal and boost their confidence. Mr. Kotter, together with two other officials of the WLA, Mr. Lucas Esposito, WLA Executive Director and Mr. Francois Pellaud-Pautrot, WLA […] The post WLA President pledges to enhance lotteries across Africa appeared first on The […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
International Isaac Herzog arrives in Sydney to meet survivors of Bondi terror attack amid tight security Israeli president will meet with prime minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra and travel to Melbourne as pro-Palestine supporters stage protestsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIsrael’s president, Isaac Herzog, has arrived in Sydney for a four-day trip to Australia to speak to survivors of the Bondi terror attack and the victims’ families.In a post on X, the Israeli […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
International Australia politics live: ABC defends Four Corners Bondi attack episode after Asio criticism; Hume says Liberals face ‘existential crisis’ Liberal senator says ‘we are now at irrelevence’. Follow today’s news liveIsraeli officials outline plan for Isaac Herzog’s visitIsrael’s government press office has shared a little more public information about Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, as he touched down in Sydney this morning.President Herzog will also attend and address major communal events together with the leaders of the Australian Jewish community.A central part of the visit will be […] todayFebruary 9, 2026 1
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026 1
Local Appolonia City breaks ground on major infrastructure works … advancing the fastest growing master-planned new city Appolonia City has officially commenced a major phase of infrastructure development following a landmark groundbreaking ceremony held in partnership with Core Construction Limited, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of Ghana’s fastest growing master-planned new city. The ceremony, held on Friday, 6 February 2026 at the […] The post Appolonia City breaks ground on major infrastructure works appeared first on The […] todayFebruary 9, 2026 1
Local Delta grows Airbus widebody fleet with new order Delta will add 31 additional next-generation Airbus widebody aircraft to its fleet, an investment that will fuel international growth and accelerate fleet renewal in the years to come. The announcement combines a new, incremental order with the exercise of 10 options and adds 20 additional future widebody options. “As we grow our international footprint and […] The post Delta grows Airbus widebody fleet with new order appeared first on The […] todayFebruary 9, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
