Hong Kong police can now force people suspected of breaking the national security law to give them phone or computer passwords. If someone refuses, they could face up to a year in jail and a fine of HK$100, 000. Giving wrong information could cost up to three years in prison and a fine of HK$500, 00
People who keep losing health insurance find it harder to keep their blood sugar in check. A study that followed more than 39, 000 adults in community clinics across twenty states found that those who lost coverage needed more medication and struggled with treatment. The research looked at low‑incom
The latest mayoral runoff gave a fresh look at how French voters feel before the next presidential vote. In Marseille, the far‑right National Rally (RN) failed to win, showing that even a party seen as unstoppable can be stopped in big cities. This suggests that organized mainstream parties st
The European Union and the South American group Mercosur have agreed that their trade pact will begin to work on a provisional basis from May 1. This means the main parts of the agreement will be active for EU countries and those Mercosur members who have finished their approval steps by the end o
The Communist Party of Vietnam has opened a week‑long gathering that will decide who holds the country’s top jobs for the next five years. The meeting, which started on Monday, is expected to name people for roles such as prime minister, president and head of the National Assembly. Party chief
The U. S. government has sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to major airports after the federal agency faced a shortage of paid TSA staff. The move came as travelers encountered wait times that sometimes reached three hours, a problem intensified by unpaid workers and a partial shutdo
The Iranian court system has begun carrying out sentences for people caught during the January protests. A senior judge told a state‑run outlet that many cases have moved from trial to execution. Some verdicts were just issued and are now being enforced, with more expected in the coming days. The J
Lionel Jospin, once France’s top leader, stepped away from politics after a surprising loss in 2002. The election saw the far‑right candidate Jean‑Marie Le Pen advance to a second round for the first time, shaking up French politics. Jospin accepted full blame for the defeat and announced his retire
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for an inquiry after allegations that his foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, was secretly monitored. The request comes as Hungary readies for its April election and deals with rumors about ties to Russia. Szijjarto, who has been in office since 2010, said he o
Luke Kennard’s recent three‑point burst helped the Los Angeles Lakers secure a tight 105‑104 victory over the Orlando Magic, marking his ninth consecutive win for the team. The moment highlighted his reputation as one of the NBA’s sharpest shooters, but it also drew attention to the man behind the b
