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Hong Kong: Life sentence looms for media tycoon Jimmy Lai With the last stage of Jimmy Lai's national security trial drawing to a close, Hong Kong's High Court is set to decide on the sentence for the pro-democracy tycoon. Will Lai get life in prison? Trump's Greenland tariffs: What you need to know Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland now extends to new tariffs on countries considered NATO allies. But what would such tariffs mean for the European countries affected, how have they been received, and what happens now? Russia strikes 6 Ukrainian regions, killing at least 2 Dozens of people were wounded and at least two were killed in overnight Russian air attacks on Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian president. The attack comes as US and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Miami. Syrian army extends control in north, seizes gas, oil fields The Syrian army continues to push against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), reportedly capturing major oil and gas fields in eastern Syria. Austria: Eight people killed in three avalanches Officials said fresh snowfall in the Austrian Alps is poorly bonded to older layers on the peaks, increasing the risk of repeated avalanches, and urged extreme caution. Port Assab becomes flashpoint for Ethiopia–Eritrea relations Addis Ababa's renewed calls for sea access threaten an already fragile relationship with Eritrea, drawing anger from Asmara. Will Turkey export home-grown 'Islamic State' extremists? Turkey is no longer just a transit country for one branch of the extremist "Islamic State" group. Experts say the group has become more professional in Turkey and could pose a danger domestically, and abroad. US: Anti-ICE protesters clash with far-right group in Minneapolis Right-wing influencer Jake Lang, who organized a pro-ICE rally, had announced that he intended to "burn a Quran" on the steps of City Hall. A much larger group of people chased him and his supporters off the scene. Israel objects to US lineup of 'Gaza executive board' Netanyahu's office said the lineup runs contrary to Israeli policy. The Trump administration had announced panel members who will oversee the transitional government in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. Japan: Popular Prime Minister Takaichi calls early election Japan's first female leader is popular with voters. She has now called for early elections to leverage their approval. The move could bolster her position, but it carries risks. Thousands oppose US plans in 'Hands off Greenland' protests Organizers have called on Danish and Greenlandic residents to join marches and rallies against US President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland. EU and Mercosur countries sign landmark free trade deal The agreement took 25 years to negotiate and will create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The deal was signed, despite opposition from some European farmers. Hungary: Orban gives asylum to EU politicians accused of corruption Hungary has just granted asylum to Poland's ex-justice minister, Zbigniew Ziobro, who fled corruption charges at home. The move shows how far Hungary has drifted from the EU, but it's a risky gambit for Viktor Orban.