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China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case
Feb 9, 2026 - World 
It's the most prominent case brought under China-imposed national security law.
Crackdown after nationwide protests in Iran widens to ensnare reformist figures
Feb 9, 2026 - World 
Iranian security forces have launched a campaign to arrest figures within the country's reformist movement
Israel's president visits Sydney's Bondi Beach massacre site and meets victims' families
Feb 9, 2026 - World 
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has started a state visit to Australia, aiming to console grieving Jews and improve bilateral relations
Super Bowl 2026: Seattle Seahawks 29-13 New England Patriots – as it happened
Feb 9, 2026 - World 
Full report: Relentless Seahawks pummel PatriotsRunning back Kenneth Walker III is named MVPBad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show review – a thrilling ode to Boricua joyI wanted to be with you alone……and talk about the weather. Continue reading...
In the Arctic, the black carbon threat is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
Feb 9, 2026 - World 
A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow
