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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai receives a 20-year jail sentence
https://globalvoices.org/2026/02/10/hong-kong-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-receives-a-20-year-jail-sentence/

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai receives a 20-year jail sentence

Jimmy Lai's sentence marks the harshest punishment among all prosecutions under the 2020 National Security Law, enacted by Beijing in Hong Kong.

Global Voices

Kevin Rennie Feb 10

Global Voices Feb 6

A global community of editors, publishers, and writers have come together to offer a 1-month only bundle of books in digital format to raise awareness and money for the translation of storytelling. The bundle will be sold through StoryBundle.

https://lingua.globalvoices.org/2026/02/storybundles-in-translation-bundle-to-benefit-global-voices-lingua-interview/

StoryBundle's In Translation bundle to benefit Global Voices Lingua: Interview

My primary goal was that the bundle be representative of our broader world, without a focus on the regions most already represented in collections of translation.

Global Voices Lingua

Kevin Rennie Feb 7

Fight the Right Feb 7

Chance of El Niño forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027.

One expert says 2027 could be even hotter than the last three years, which have been the top three warmest on record.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/08/global-weather-el-nino-pacific-ocean-high-temperatures-2027

#ClimateChange

While the Earth burns, politicians cosy up to big oil and legacy auto.

Chance of El Niño forming in Pacific Ocean may push global temperatures to record highs in 2027

One expert says 2027 could be even hotter than the last three years, which have been the top three warmest on record

The Guardian

Kevin Rennie Jan 26

Global Voices Jan 24

Truth-telling and treaty: Australian Indigenous lawyer’s commitment to real change for First Nations People
https://globalvoices.org/2026/01/24/truth-telling-and-treaty-with-first-nations-australian-indigenous-lawyers-commitment-to-real-change-for-her-people/

Truth-telling and treaty: Australian Indigenous lawyer’s commitment to real change for First Nations People

"For me, cultural continuity is both a responsibility and a source of strength. It reminds me of why this work matters and who it is ultimately for."

Global Voices

Kevin Rennie Jan 24

Truth-telling and treaty: Australian Indigenous lawyer’s commitment to real change for First Nations People

Tekan Cochrane is a relentless advocate against injustice and inequality

via @globalvoices

https://globalvoices.org/2026/01/24/truth-telling-and-treaty-with-first-nations-australian-indigenous-lawyers-commitment-to-real-change-for-her-people/

Truth-telling and treaty: Australian Indigenous lawyer’s commitment to real change for First Nations People

"For me, cultural continuity is both a responsibility and a source of strength. It reminds me of why this work matters and who it is ultimately for."

Global Voices

Kevin Rennie Jan 8

The increase in Australia’s inflation rate (CPI) for the month of November was 0.0% (0.3% seasonally adjusted). All mainstream media reported the annual rate based on the preceding 12 months was 3.4%. None mentioned the monthly figure, which annualised was 0.0%. None of their economists that I could find predicted this decline. Instead they continued the push for an interest rate increase . Who benefits from this sloppy work?
#followthemoney

Kevin Rennie Jan 7

Venezuela after Maduro: Leadership of the South American nation seems uncertain

While some celebrate the dictator's departure, it remains to be seen whether democracy will be restored

https://globalvoices.org/2026/01/07/venezuela-after-maduro-leadership-of-the-south-american-nation-seems-uncertain/

Via @globalvoices.mstdn.social

Venezuela after Maduro: Leadership of the South American nation seems uncertain

Since the airstrikes, there has been a huge sense of uncertainty, with long queues in local supermarkets and gas stations, and Caracas residents worried about basic necessities like groceries.

Global Voices

Kevin Rennie Jan 6

A new, terrifying sound

Nothing compares to waking up to the sound of bombs falling in the darkness near your home

A compelling story from the ground in Caracas, Venezuela

https://globalvoices.org/2026/01/05/a-new-terrifying-sound/

A new, terrifying sound: A Venezuelan account of the the attack on Caracas

“I thought Venezuelans had already heard every sound the country’s violence had to offer. But this was something new — terrifying in its unfamiliarity.”

Global Voices

Kevin Rennie Jan 1

Gina Jan 1

Meanwhile in #TheNetherlands, where it's the last year that any drunk person can light fireworks before the ban goes into effect.

Welp, there goes the Vondel church. 🚒🔥

Kevin Rennie Dec 23

Mass shooting at Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach shows the best and worst of humanity

In Australia, 15 killed and dozens injured by father and son attackers
via @globalvoices

https://globalvoices.org/2025/12/23/mass-shooting-at-hanukkah-celebration-at-australias-bondi-beach-shows-the-best-and-worst-of-humanity/

Mass shooting at Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach shows the best and worst of humanity

Selfless acts at the scene were shared and praised by countless people online. One hero of the day tackled one of the gunmen and took his rifle from him.

Global Voices