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With elections following deadly fire, Hong Kong moves to stifle dissent11:06 The suppression campaign shows how the Hong Kong government is using Beijing’s playbook to respond to crises that could mobilize large groups of aggrieved people. Can Germany stop extremism by banning a far-right party? Some want to try.11:06 Banning Alternative for Germany, a far-right party, might seem undemocratic but Germany’s constitution allows such prohibitions to prevent a repeat of Nazism. Democrats press for expanding inquiry into Caribbean boat strike3:39 Republican leaders have neither ruled out nor committed to launching a fuller investigation after revelations that U.S. forces killed two survivors of the attack. Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s health is declining as verdict nears, family says23:57 Jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s health is declining in prison as national security verdict nears, say his family and legal team. Trump’s security strategy criticizes Europe, seeks ‘stability’ with Russia5.prosince The National Security Strategy, which each administration must publish, also said the U.S. should focus on the Western Hemisphere and consider the Middle East a place for investment. Australia is set to ban social media for teens. Others could follow.5.prosince The world is watching Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16. But some experts say the policy will face difficulties. Former deep-cover Russian spy leads Moscow campaign to co-opt Indian tech5.prosince Russia is hoping to use India’s booming tech sector to challenge the West and China for IT supremacy. In Russia talks, NATO allies fear Trump is doing his ‘own thing’5.prosince In negotiations over Ukraine, European officials say President Trump’s team has positioned the U.S. as an independent arbiter rather than the leading voice of NATO. The World Cup has always been about politics5.prosince The tournament played a role in early 20th century nation building, Jonathan Wilson says in a new book, and it is still political today. Video shows second strike hit before survivors could flip boat, lawmakers say4.prosince The footage was shown on Capitol Hill, where Adm. Frank M. Bradley, who oversaw a deadly attack on alleged drug smugglers, faced a day of difficult questions about the operation. Trump says he has ‘solved’ 8 conflicts. Here’s what to know about them.4.prosince Trump says he has ended a growing list of conflicts, including between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo . In some of them, his role remains contested. Navy deployment marred by friendly fire, lost jets, collision at sea4.prosince The Truman aircraft carrier group conducted airstrikes for 52 days straight. Investigators found that not all of its ships or crews were ready for such intensity. Israeli-backed militia leader killed in ‘internal’ clash in Gaza4.prosince The death of Yasser Abu Shabab, a prominent clan leader in Gaza, could threaten Israel’s experiment in arming local militias to challenge Hamas’s rule. Putin maintains hard line in talks as Trump says Moscow is open to a deal4.prosince President Donald Trump said that the Moscow talks on resolving the war in Ukraine were “reasonably good” and that his negotiators say Putin wants an agreement. |