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A prominent Georgian journalist was convicted Wednesday of slapping a police chief during an anti-government protest and sentenced to two years in prison in a case that was condemned by rights groups as curbing press freedom.Mzia Amaghlobeli, who founded two of Georgia’s independent media outlets, was convicted in the coastal city of Batumi. She was initially charged with assault, an offense that carried a maximum prison sentence of up to seven years, but the judge in the end found her guilty on the lighter charge of resistance, threats or violence against a defender of the public order or other government…

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — The United States Embassy in Zambia ordered all U.S. government personnel Wednesday to leave a region in the north of the country affected by a toxic spill from a Chinese-owned mine that happened six months ago.The embassy said in an alert on social media that new information revealed that “hazardous and carcinogenic substances” including arsenic, cyanide, uranium and other heavy metals had polluted a major river system flowing through the town of Chambishi and the nearby city of Kitwe, and had possibly become airborne, following an accident at the mine in February. The embassy didn’t immediately…

LaLiga returns next week with the 2025-26 season kicking off on Aug. 15, and what better way to celebrate than to marvel at some of the finest kits that Spain’s top clubs have to offer?Reigning champions Barcelona, their bitter rivals Real Madrid, and their bitter rivals Atlético Madrid are all present among our selection of the 10 best jerseys among the home, away and third-alternate kits already released by the division’s 20 clubs.There are also a few shirts that might have slipped under the radar from some other teams, but they are just as deserving of high praise as those…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was follow-up legislation to the Civil Rights Act passed a year earlier. In a break from tradition, then-President Lyndon Johnson went to Capitol Hill to sign the bill rather than hold a signing ceremony at the White House.His daughter Luci Baines Johnson told The Associated Press in a 2023 interview that he did it to honor the courage of members who had supported the legislation even though it could cost them their seats in Congress.What did the Voting Rights Act do?There were several elements to the law, but it primarily ended…

Nestled among rows of houses on the outskirts of Eindhoven is where Cody Gakpo has chosen to start this story. The Cruyff Courts, as they are now named, certainly look a little different to the ones he spent hours playing on; the concrete surface has gone, but the soul, the feel of the place remains, evoking some of Gakpo’s happiest childhood memories. Back for the first time as a Premier League champion at the place where he did so much of his growing up fills him with immense pride.”You know, when you’re young, you just do whatever you like and…

Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund is of interest to AC Milan, while RB Leipzig are looking to sign Liverpool attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott as a replacement for Chelsea-linked Xavi Simons. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sesko: Man United, Newcastle make bids for striker- Sources: Son Heung-min to join LAFC in MLS record move- Sources: Barcelona mull legal options over Ter-Stegen injuryManchester United striker Rasmus Højlund is out of favor at the club. Molly Darlington/Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS- Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund…

A sign marks the location of a Honda dealership in Libertyville, Illinois, on Dec. 18, 2024.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesJapanese auto giant Honda’s first-quarter operating profits fell 50% year over year on Wednesday, missing estimates due to U.S. auto tariffs and a stronger yen.Here are Honda’s results compared with the mean estimates from LSEG:Revenue: 5.34 trillion yen ($36 billion) vs. 5.25 trillion yenOperating profit: 244.17 billion yen vs. 323.48 billion yenIn the first quarter of its fiscal year ending on March 31, 2026, Honda’s revenue came in at 5.34 trillion yen, beating mean estimates from LSEG.Operating profit fell about 50%…

This report is from this week’s edition of CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.A parent walks down the street holding a child in Hangzhou, China, on Jan. 17, 2025.Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesHello, I am Anniek Bao, a Singapore-based reporter writing about China’s economy and business, filling in for Evelyn this week. Welcome to another edition of The China Connection.This week, I look at how businesses eyeing China’s $644 billion baby-care market are meeting a new generation of parents —…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump joined CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Tuesday for a lengthy interview that touched on tariffs, the Federal Reserve, the state of Russia’s economy and being rejected as a customer by JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.For those pressed for time and want a very broad TL;DR: Trump appears to be digging in on his policies.With modified country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs due to start Aug. 7 — and…

What next for Birmingham City after achieving the highest points total in the history of English football? Chris Davies could retire now with a higher win percentage than Pep Guardiola. But that is not the plan. He and Birmingham are just getting started.Davies knows the numbers. The most points? “One-hundred and eleven.” More league games won than any English team before them? “Thirty-four.” Not bad for a club with a highest finish of 17th in the previous eight seasons. One that had forgotten how to win. “It was a rejuvenation of the whole club, really,” Davies tells Sky Sports. “That…