Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai: The landmark case exemplifies the way Beijing, through Hong Kong’s national security law ...
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Key FactsJimmy Lai Guilty in Defining Hong Kong Security Case
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Jimmy Lai, aged 78 and founder of the pro-democracy Apple Daily, was convicted of two national security offenses plus a lesser sedition charge.
- The verdict concludes a highly scrutinized trial reflecting Beijing’s tightening grip on Hong Kong’s freedoms, drawing international condemnation.
- Judges identified Lai as the mastermind behind conspiracies to overthrow the Chinese Communist Party, citing evidence including meetings with US officials and activist communications.
- Concerns regarding Lai’s health persist due to his diabetes and prolonged solitary confinement, as sentencing awaits following the guilty verdict.
Mr. President, you’re the only one who can save us. If you save us, you can stop China’s aggressions. You can also save the world.— Jimmy Lai, in an interview with CNN in 2020, addressing Donald Trump.
Best book of nonfiction of 2025: Jacinda: Literary editor Steve Braunias names Jacinda Ardern's memoir as the best book of nonfiction of the year
newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/15/best-book-of-nonfiction-of-2025-jacinda/
The languages of the Bible - | One Bible, many books: Did you know that Protestants recognize 66 biblical books as "canonical" and Catholics 73? And what does ...
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"My husband did something very simple," Erika Kirk tells CBS News. "He talked to people. You're gonna be murdered for talking to ... Show more
Library board ousted after voting to keep children’s book about trans boy: Disagreement about having a picture book about a trans boy remain in a North Carolina ...
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The Paris Review 20h
“You can write only if you know how to reflect endlessly, mathematically, asking yourself, What’s the name of this thing I am seeing and that I have never ... Show more
Hélène Cixous, The Art of Criticism No. 7
Hélène Cixous, The Art of Criticism No. 7
Conspiracy theorists have said Kirk's alleged murderer was actually a MAGA Republican. That Erika Kirk is a Mossad agent. That even the rings on her fingers ... Show more
Senator Endorses Discredited Doctor's Book on a Chemical He Claims Treats Everything From Autism to Cancer
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When Jenny Evans first read details of her sexual assault in a national newspaper, she went into shock...
At 19, Jenny was brutally assaulted by someone she ... Show more
BBC Audio | Lives Less Ordinary | My private trauma was leaked to the press – so I fought back
BBC Audio | Lives Less Ordinary | My private trauma was leaked to the press – so I fought back
The Paris Review Dec 12
“You come at poetry with the momentum of having failed. It’s only when other communication is absolutely impossible that a poem has to exist.” —Alice Oswald
"Do you want your kid to be a thought leader or an assassin?": Erika Kirk says she will never agree with political violence ... Show more
Olivia Nuzzi’s New Book Sells Substantially Less Than Expected In First Week: The end of the year brings noise. Your membership ensures our newsroom remains a ...
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OpinionThe Hobbit Habit: Reading “The Lord of the Rings”: Anthony Lane on reading “The Lord of the Rings,” J. R. R. Tolkien’s three-novel fantasy epic.
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Dick Van Dyke prepares to turn 100: 'I'm so lucky': Dick Van Dyke spoke with ABC News ahead of his 100th birthday to share life advice found in his new book.
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Key FactsDick Van Dyke: A Century of Laughter and Legacy
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on December 13, 2025, an achievement reached by only 0.02% of the US population.
- His extensive career spans seven decades, including starring roles on Diagnosis Murder and the classic Mary Poppins.
- Van Dyke’s portrayal of Bert the chimney sweep remains beloved despite widespread critique of his Cockney accent.
- He credits his longevity to quitting smoking and drinking and embraces death without fear after a fulfilling life.
I've always thought that anger is one thing that eats up a person's insides — and hate. And I never really was able to work up a feeling of hate. I think that is one of the chief things that kept me going.— Dick Van Dyke reflecting on the importance of not harboring hate and how it has contributed to his longevity.
Meyer Werft apparently receives a new major order: On rheiderland.de you will find current news, photo galleries and reports from Rheiderland ...
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Connor Storrie Was Convinced He Wasn’t Going to Book ‘Heated Rivalry’: Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie speaks with THR about the success of his gay hockey ...
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What would Erika Kirk say to Candace Owens, as she pushes conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's assassination?
"Stop. That's it ... Show more
Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic series, dies aged 55 after brain cancer: Shopaholic book series author Sophie Kinsella has died aged 55 after being ...
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Notice | 30701333.gertrude Bottomley Index: Death for Gertrude Bottomley, published 11th December 2025 in Craven Herald
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Los Angeles Review of Books Dec 10
Saints of the Middlebrow | Los Angeles Review of Books: Jon Repetti considers Jeremy Rosen’s “Genre Bending: The Plasticity of Form in Contemporary Literary ...
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Addressing the people justifying Charlie Kirk's murder on the basis of his beliefs, Erika Kirk said: "You're sick. He's a human being ... Show more
SARS moves to seize PetroSA’s Mossel Bay refinery over R4.5bn tax debt: PetroSA's financial struggles deepen as the South African Revenue Service moves to attach ...
iol.co.za/business-report/companies/2025-12-04-sars-moves-to-seize-petrosas-mossel-bay-refinery-over-r45bn-tax-debt/
Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books: A water leak at the Louvre in Paris has damaged hundreds of books, exposing further issues at the world’s largest ...
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/08/style/louvre-water-leak-books-scli-intl
Former Vice President Kamala Harris coming back to Alabama: Harris appeared at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham in October.
al.com/news/2025/12/former-vice-president-kamala-harris-coming-back-to-alabama.html
Podcaster causes outrage after calling Erika Kirk a ‘grifter’ and her late husband an ‘unrepentant racist
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/jennifer-welch-ive-had-it-erika-kirk-grifter-racist-b2880892.html
Key FactsSharp Progressive Critique of Erika and Charlie Kirk
Dec 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Jennifer Welch from the podcast 'I’ve Had It' calls Erika Kirk an opportunistic grifter who weaponizes her gender to demean women.
- Welch condemns the late Charlie Kirk’s racist and homophobic rhetoric, criticizing the couple's political stance.
- Following Charlie Kirk’s death, Erika took over his organization and commented publicly on social issues and gun rights.
- Critics highlight the contradictions between the Kirks’ public statements and their personal histories.
This woman should be kicked to the curb. She is an absolute grifter. Just like Donald Trump and just like her unrepentant racist homophobic husband was.— Jennifer Welch about Erika Kirk in a video uploaded to the 'I've Had It' YouTube page.
TZ - Torgauer Zeitung Dec 10
Über 90 Kneipen in Torgau: Manfred Grau zeigt das Stadtleben von vor 100 Jahren: The woman crashed her e-bike on Hellbergstrasse in Brombach and was seriously ...
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Storm Bram: flood warnings and road closures, Herefordshire: Flood warnings are in force across Herefordshire after Storm Bram hit the UK.
herefordtimes.com/news/25685925.storm-bram-flood-warnings-road-closures-herefordshire/
Longreads Dec 09
Best of 2025: Welcome to December, readers! Once again, we’re revisiting the favorite nonfiction stories that defined our year—the pieces that moved us ...
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Longreads Dec 09
A Year in Reading: When We Are Redefined: From bull rides to military parades, the world transforms us in surprising ways. The best stories get close enough to ...
longreads.com/2025/12/09/when-we-are-redefined/
US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban
reuters.com/world/us-supreme-court-turns-away-appeal-texas-library-book-ban-2025-12-08/
Kamala Harris on ’107 Days,’ 2028 and the Democratic Party’s Future: She was seen for two decades as a future face of the Democratic Party. Is she now suddenly a ...
nytimes.com/2025/12/09/us/politics/kamala-harris-interview-107-days-book-2028.html
The Paris Review Dec 09
Llano County library book removals allowed after U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenge
texastribune.org/2025/12/08/texas-llano-county-library-book-ban-lawsuit-scotus/
AnOther Dec 08
Martin Parr Remembers His Early Works: A new book, Martin Parr: Early Work, looks back at the seminal photographer’s formative years. Here, he tells us more
anothermag.com/art-photography/12020/martin-parr-early-works-photography-book-interview-2019
Neues Lokal von Lena Frenkel: „Träum weiter“ eröffnet zu Sinterklaas in Potsdam: Soljanka, Croques und Bücher: Die neueste Eröffnung der Potsdamer Gastronomin ...
tagesspiegel.de/potsdam/landeshauptstadt/lena-frenkel-macht-weiter-traum-weiter-eroffnet-zu-sinterklaas-in-potsdam-15029641.html
A Zionsville library is under fire over LGBTQ books and drag story time. Watch the video breaking down the heated debate.
Read the full article here: Push against LGBTQ library books, drag story time moves to Zionsville
Rolls-Royce delivers more than 300 engines for Leopard tanks: The arms boom is resulting in full order books, and Rolls-Royce Power Systems on Lake Constance is ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/rolls-royce-liefert-mehr-als-300-motoren-fuer-leopard-panzer-zr-94073964.html
Water leak at Paris Louvre Museum damages books at Egyptian antiquities department
reuters.com/world/africa/water-leak-paris-louvre-museum-damages-books-egyptian-antiquities-department-2025-12-07/
Live updates as police search river in Norwich city centre: Emergency services are searching the River Wensum in Norwich city centre after reports of personal ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/25680942.live-updates-police-search-river-norwich-city-centre/
Title: Trump, Putin and the EU
Illustrator: Cathy Wilcox
Read today's letters to the editor here: Topic | Letters | The Age
"Feeling abused": AfD books donated in food bank gift drive: The Bottrop City Council participated again in this year's Christmas parcel campaign organized ...
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Los Angeles Review of Books Dec 07
Your Life Is Not a Plot | Los Angeles Review of Books: Nada Alic speaks with Halle Butler about social satire, writing humor, and her newest novel ...
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📖 It would be a shame for us at Quarks, of course - | but it would be better for your health if you read a novel now. 😉 🩺 Reading has many benefits for us ... Show more
LIONEL MESSI AND INTER MIAMI HAVE WON THEIR FIRST EVER MLS CUP 🏆
A DAY FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS 📚
Key FactsMessi Leads Inter Miami to Maiden MLS Victory
Dec 7, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Inter Miami claimed their inaugural MLS Cup with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
- Lionel Messi earned MVP honors by providing two assists, securing the 47th trophy of his career in his third MLS season.
- Despite Vancouver controlling much of the possession, Messi’s decisive plays ultimately determined the outcome.
- Co-owner David Beckham praised the team’s unity and perseverance throughout a challenging season.
I’m happy for them. Finishing their careers this way is very nice for everyone.— Lionel Messi, reflecting on the emotional conclusion of his teammates' careers after winning the MLS Cup.
Council’s books praised by auditing team: EXTERNAL auditors said Barnsley Council should be ‘proud’ of their work after handing them a clean ...
barnsleychronicle.com/article/33908/councils-books-praised-by-auditing-team
I grew up browsing the shelves in libraries - now I've opened my own bookshop: New bookshop Electric Beacon is hoping to spark people’s imaginations with a whole ...
shieldsgazette.com/news/people/i-grew-up-browsing-the-shelves-in-libraries-now-ive-opened-my-own-bookshop-5431445
A photographer’s epic exploration of the valley tearing Africa apart: South African photographer Shem Compion has spent more than 20 years documenting the ...
edition.cnn.com/travel/great-rift-valley-shem-compion-the-rift-book-spc
OpinionThe Best of Books 2025: The very best of the hundreds of books on international politics, economics, and history that were featured in the magazine this year ...
foreignaffairs.com/lists/best-books-2025
After fan protests: Interior ministers back down from hard line | Schalke fan invasion to Düsseldorf: What S04 supporters need to know for their journey to the ... Show more
Paddle steamer "Kaiser Wilhelm": From rescue to museum steamer line - | New book by Werner Hinsch
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45 years in the making, writer publishes book on Lennon, killer45 years in the making, writer publishes book on Lennon, killer | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Erika Kirk co-hosting ‘The Five’ as book tour launches: Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, is slated to co-host Fox News’s “The ...
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Wendland Literature: 40 Years of Hospitality: The "Alte Haus" and its History(ies)
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The world in one sentence: Kommende Woche erhält László Krasznahorkai den Literaturnobelpreis. Was sich jetzt zu lesen lohnt.
republik.ch/2025/12/06/die-welt-in-einem-satz
Gabriele Gysi and her brilliant book: "Germany will not survive without peace": In her new, compelling book, Gregor Gysi's sister poses questions from an ...
berliner-zeitung.de/open-source/gabriele-gysi-und-ihr-brillantes-buch-deutschland-wird-ohne-frieden-nicht-ueberleben-li.10007641
While postliberals claim to espouse a philosophy for moving beyond liberalism, their project is in reality an attempt to recreate the premodern inequalities ... Show more
Postliberals Don’t Understand What’s Wrong With America
Postliberals Don’t Understand What’s Wrong With America
Los Angeles Review of Books Dec 07
What Fresh Heaven | Los Angeles Review of Books: Sebastian Langdell interviews Mary Jo Bang about her recent translation of Dante’s “Paradiso.”
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LIVE: Amberley Care Home trio sentenced for £175k will fraud: The former owners and manager of Amberley Care Home in Brierley Hill are set to be sentenced for ...
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Book presentation: A village writes history - | Birgitz is delighted with the village book - | Western Central Uplands
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„Als Politiker darf man nicht krank sein" – Roth über sein Karriereende: Michael Roth sprach beim FWS-Forum über sein Buch. Der SPD-Politiker erklärt ...
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Best Point of #AO25 : Women's Singles
Which point from the Happy Slam 2025 can go down into history books? Drop your favourite one in the comments below 👇
Shapiro: Harris told ‘blatant lies’ and ‘she’s trying to sell books and cover her a–‘
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5632354-shapiro-harris-memoir-dispute/
Besser Museum to host author Gail Heath for Christmas reading: The Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan will host author and educator Gail Heath on Dec ...
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Library Grants Reinstated Nationwide After ‘Massive’ Legal Victory: Grants being restored after a Trump and DOGE firestorm are being hailed as "a massive win for ...
newsweek.com/library-grants-reinstated-nationwide-doge-massive-trump-legal-victory-11155132
What should we learn from the Graz shooting? Heidi Kastner on unrealistic expectations of schools, the illusion of complete safety ... Show more
Psychiatrist Kastner: | "There is no right to go through life unmolested"
Psychiatrist Kastner: | "There is no right to go through life unmolested"
Love Roulette with Yvonne Eisenring: A romance film about open relationships: Bestselling book, podcast sensation, and now a movie: Yvonne Eisenring can do it ...
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MAGA Fury Over College Student's Failed Paper: "It reads like a C+ middle school book report."
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New independent bookshop and café opening in Acomb, York: New independent bookshop and cafe Books and Bevs has been launched in York by husband and wife Joe and ...
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Article 14 Dec 04
‘With The Great Nicobar Project, We Will Lose One Of India’s Most Pristine Landscapes’
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