Hong Kong leader John Lee celebrated the 20-year prison sentence of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, as China released a white paper outlining plans to further enhance its national security law, according to Sky News. The announcement came amidst criticism from Western nations regarding the sentencing of the 78-year-old media tycoon, who Lee claimed had "poisoned" the city.
The sentencing of Lai, a British citizen, and the subsequent white paper detailing enhancements to the national security law, were reported by Sky News. The law has been used to suppress free speech and dissent in Hong Kong. The news of the sentence was released on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
In other news, US skier Lindsey Vonn confirmed she needed "multiple surgeries" after suffering a leg fracture in a crash at the Winter Olympics, as reported by Sky News. The 41-year-old was competing in the women's downhill skiing final on Sunday in Cortina, northern Italy, when the accident occurred. Vonn stated she had "no regrets" despite the injury.
Also on Monday, February 9, 2026, police reportedly used pepper spray and tear gas on protesters in Australia who were demonstrating against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to Sky News. The protests occurred in response to Herzog's visit, which was prompted by an invitation from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following a shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney in December that killed at least 15 people.
Meanwhile, in India, the government is pushing Aadhaar, the world's largest digital identity system, deeper into everyday private life, as reported by TechCrunch. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced a new Aadhaar app and an offline verification framework in late January. This allows individuals to prove their identity without real-time checks against the central Aadhaar database. The changes raise new questions about security, consent, and the broader use of the massive database.
Finally, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly investigating ABC's The View, according to Ars Technica. FCC Democrat Anna Gomez called the investigation an attempt to intimidate critics of the Trump administration. "This is government intimidation, not a legitimate investigation," Gomez said in a statement Friday night.
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