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UK foreign secretary says pro-democracy campaigner's Hong Kong jail term is 'tantamount to life sentence'

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 23:50
The UK foreign secretary has said a jail term handed down by a Hong Kong court to pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai is "tantamount to a life sentence".

Briton Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years after national security conviction in Hong Kong

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 23:50
Pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of national security offences in Hong Kong.

Should Lindsey Vonn have even been at the Winter Olympics?

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 21:17
Lindsey Vonn, 41, said she was willing to risk everything to become the oldest Alpine skiing medallist.

'China is watching': Election victory for Japan's PM could threaten stability of region

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 20:57
However you cut it, this is a one-woman story.

Thailand's incumbent party takes the lead in initial election results

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 20:46
Thailand's incumbent party has taken the lead in the country's general election, according to preliminary and unofficial results from the state Electoral Commission.

Man arrested after student found dead in university accommodation

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 20:35
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 19-year-old student.

Convicted robber who absconded prison is found

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 18:13
A convicted robber who absconded from prison has been found, police confirmed.

Russian citizen detained in Dubai over shooting of general in Moscow

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 17:29
A Russian citizen has been detained in Dubai over the shooting of a general in Moscow.

McSweeney's exit shows No 10 in full-blown survival mode

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 16:12
In the end, the PM had little option.

D-Day survivor 'dedicated' to 'fallen comrades' dies aged 100

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 15:49
A veteran who survived the D-Day landings has died at the age of 100.

Moped rider killed in alleged hit-and-run with car

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 15:48
A moped rider has died in an alleged hit-and-run in southwest London.

Who is Morgan McSweeney, the prime minister's departed chief of staff?

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 14:13
For those wishing to understand the Starmer project, it is hard to overstate how crucial a role Morgan McSweeney played.

Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 14:09
Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff amid the fall-out from the Peter Mandelson scandal.

Lindsey Vonn suffers devastating crash in Olympics downhill skiing final

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:18
Lindsey Vonn has suffered a devastating crash in the women's downhill skiing final at the Winter Olympics.

Japanese PM's election gamble set to pay off

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 11:02
Japan's ultra conservative prime minister is set to seize more power after an exit poll had her securing a big majority in the country's lower house.

Toddler held by ICE 'nearly died' in detention and was denied medication, lawsuit claims

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 10:38
A toddler detained by US immigration authorities ended up in hospital with a life-threatening illness, but was returned to custody and denied medication, a lawsuit claims.

UK set for up to 10 more days of wet weather, forecasters warn

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 10:29
Parts of the UK are bracing for up to 10 more days of wet weather, with flood warnings issued for more than 100 areas of the country.

Fresh heavy rain warning issued amid hundreds of flood alerts

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 10:29
The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place.

Starmer's top adviser shouldn't resign over Mandelson scandal, minister says

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 09:22
Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff should not resign over the Mandelson scandal because the responsibility "lies with the prime minister", a cabinet minister has said.

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