Hong Kong leader John Lee celebrated the 20-year prison sentence of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, while the FCC reportedly launched an investigation into ABC's "The View," and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight for his job amid a deepening scandal, according to multiple news sources. These events unfolded on February 10th, 2026, and reflect a complex global landscape marked by political tensions and legal challenges.
According to Sky News, Lee, the leader of Hong Kong, expressed satisfaction with Lai's sentencing, claiming the media tycoon had "poisoned" the city. This reaction came in the wake of China's release of a white paper outlining plans to enhance the national security law, which has been used to suppress dissent. The UK and other Western nations have criticized the sentencing.
Meanwhile, in the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly investigating ABC's "The View." According to Ars Technica, FCC Democrat Anna Gomez stated that the investigation is an attempt to intimidate critics of the Trump administration. Gomez described the investigation as "government intimidation, not a legitimate investigation."
In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls for his resignation from opposition and party members. Euronews reported that Starmer vowed to fight for his job as revelations about the relationship between former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sparked a growing crisis. Starmer's government has been losing support.
Other news from February 10th, 2026, included protests in Australia against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, where police reportedly used pepper spray and tear gas. According to Sky News, Herzog was invited by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following a shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney in December. A Euronews bulletin also highlighted the day's top news stories, covering world, business, entertainment, politics, culture, and travel.
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