HK media mogul convicted for Tiananmen vigil

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2 years ago

December 9, 2021

Jimmy Lie is among three Hong Kong activists who have been convicted over last year’s Tiananmen Square vigil

Lie along with barrister and vice-chairperson of an alliance that supports democratic movements in China, will appear in the District Court.

The trio were the only defendants who pleaded not guilty to the charges and went through trial.

A total of 24 people were brought to the court, 16 of those who pleaded guilty had already been sentenced.

The founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper was already serving jail sentences over other charges.

Meanwhile, Lie was convicted of inciting others to knowingly participate in an unauthorised assembly.

Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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39 mins ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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48 mins ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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3 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.