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Rights groups denounce arrest of relatives of Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok Human rights organizations have sharply criticized the arrest of two family members of Anna Kwok, a pro-democracy activist living in exile and wanted by Hong Kong authorities. The case marks the first known instance of Hong Kong’s national security law being used to target relatives of an overseas dissident. Kwok, 28, serves as the executive director of the Washington-based Hong Kong Democracy Council. She is one of 19 overseas activists pursued by Hong Kong’s national security police, who have issued HK$1 million (about £97,000) bounties for information leading…

Summary WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) – On Sunday, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on all foreign-produced films, citing what he called a rapid decline in the American movie industry. He attributed this downturn to generous incentives offered by other countries to attract film productions. “This is a coordinated effort by foreign nations and poses a national security threat,” Trump stated on his Truth Social platform. “It also involves messaging and propaganda.” He said he had directed agencies such as the Department of Commerce to begin the immediate process of implementing the tariffs. “WE WANT MOVIES MADE…

Summary SYDNEY, May 4 (Reuters) – Australia’s Labor government will focus on navigating the escalating U.S.-China trade tensions following a landslide reelection victory, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Sunday. The campaign had been dominated by growing unease over U.S. trade policy under former President Donald Trump and its ripple effects across the global economy. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who made history as the first Australian leader in two decades to win a second consecutive term, pledged to lead a disciplined and united government. “The Australian people voted for unity rather than division,” he said in brief remarks while visiting a…

Summary OMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) – Warren Buffett announced he will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, ending a legendary 60-year career that transformed the company into one of the most successful conglomerates in American history. The 94-year-old investor will hand over the reins to Vice Chairman Greg Abel, marking the culmination of a long-anticipated succession plan. Buffett made the announcement during Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, saying the time had come for Abel to assume the top role. “I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the chief executive…

(Foxton News) — An enormous crowd packed Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on Saturday as pop icon Lady Gaga delivered a spectacular free concert, drawing what officials estimated to be over two million fans. Eager attendees began lining up early in the morning to claim prime spots for the event, which was funded by local government. Organizers reported that the audience reached approximately 2.1 million people. Speaking to CNN, a fan named Lucas said he believed the turnout may have even surpassed the crowd Madonna drew to the same beach a year earlier. “I think the city feels even more…

Ministers Reconsider Copyright Law Changes Ahead of Key Parliamentary Vote Ministers are reconsidering controversial changes to UK copyright law in the run-up to a parliamentary vote next week, marking a further concession to creators and artists, The Guardian has learned. A source close to Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said the proposal to implement an opt-out system for copyright protections is no longer his preferred route and is now just one of several options under review. The proposed reforms would allow artificial intelligence companies to train models using copyrighted material without explicit permission unless rights holders choose to opt out. This…

Residents of a remote corner of south Texas have voted to officially establish Starbase, a new town centered around Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX. The move formalizes what has already been a de facto company town, where SpaceX conducts major rocket launches and where most residents are tied to the company. On Saturday, voters in what was previously the unincorporated community of Boca Chica approved a ballot measure to incorporate as a town, granting themselves the authority to enact local ordinances. The initiative passed with overwhelming support, as the vast majority of the 283 eligible voters were either SpaceX employees…

Romanians Vote in Election That Could Shift Nation’s Foreign Policy Romanians are casting their ballots in a high-stakes presidential election rerun that could propel an ultranationalist figure, George Simion, into power. Simion has voiced strong opposition to military support for Ukraine, harshly criticized EU leadership, and described himself as a “natural ally” of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Simion Leads in Polls Amid Controversial Rerun At 38 years old, Simion holds a commanding lead in the polls ahead of the first round of voting in this EU and NATO member state. The election comes nearly six months after the initial…

Guatemalan Woman Who Gave Birth in Arizona Spared Quick Deportation After Governor’s Intervention A Guatemalan woman who crossed into the U.S. while eight months pregnant and gave birth in Arizona has avoided expedited deportation, thanks to intervention from Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, her attorney, and a federal official, her lawyer confirmed Saturday. The 24-year-old, identified only as “Erika,” drew attention after her attorney, Luis Campos, reported that federal agents barred him from seeing her at a Tucson hospital following the birth on Wednesday. He said she was being processed for rapid deportation after entering the country without authorization. Her case…

Lando Norris capitalized on a dramatic sprint race held in unpredictable, shifting weather conditions at the Miami Grand Prix to secure victory ahead of his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium in third, benefiting from a well-timed strategy call by his Ferrari team. Defending world champion Max Verstappen endured a nightmare race. He was hit with a penalty for an unsafe release in the pit lane by Red Bull, dropping him from fourth to 17th. The setback was significant in his title campaign, leaving him 21 points behind championship leader Piastri. Verstappen expressed relief that no one…