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Hong Kong jails Joshua Wong for 10 years in second security-law case

November 5, 2026 · 3 min read · Global News

A Hong Kong court sentenced democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces, his second conviction under the national security law and the heaviest term yet imposed under it.

Friday, October 30, 2026 1 story

Hong Kong's Leader Apologises for Fire That Killed 168 as Housing Chief Resigns

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read · Global News

Chief executive John Lee bowed in apology and announced reforms after a judge-led report blamed ‘decades of failure’ for the fire at the Wang Fuk Court estate that killed 168 people. Housing secretary Winnie Ho resigned.