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• Japanese political commentator Akio Yaita, CEO of the Indo-Pacific Strategy Thinktank, was punched in the face by a Chinese national at a hotel lobby in Taichung on Monday. • The suspect, a 33-year-old man surnamed Liao traveling on a Hong Kong passport, was arrested at Taichung International Airport while attempting to flee to South Korea. • In response to the assault, the Executive Yuan is now considering legal amendments to specifically address and penalize acts of cross-border repression.

The Nigerian-American writer says she ‘will not watch’ Gina Prince-Bythewood’s adaptation of her fantasy bestsellerTomi Adeyemi, the author of the popular YA fantasy Children of Blood and Bone, has distanced herself from the forthcoming film adaptation of her book.“There is a reason I will not post anything about the adaptation of my work,” the Nigerian-American author said in group chat messages shared to TikTok. Continue reading...

Police bodycam footage also shows Vickrum Digwa claiming student was wounded from punch or falling overThe murderer of Henry Nowak, the student whose death sparked riots in Southampton, is seen lying to police officers about being racially attacked in newly released bodyworn camera footage.Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years this month for stabbing the 18-year-old five times in December last year. Continue reading...

• A UN agency has paused its initiative to evacuate ships from the Strait of Hormuz following a recent attack on a vessel in the region. • Tensions remain high as the U.S. and Iran issue conflicting statements while negotiators continue to push for a final, comprehensive peace deal. • A senior Lebanese military official disputed claims of an Israeli pullback, stating that Israeli forces continue to strictly enforce a buffer zone.

‘I love you,’ Leah Stewart told her mother and partner after being extubated on TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman attacked by a shark at Sydney’s Coogee beach has uttered her first words after waking from a coma 10 days after sustaining her injuries.“I love you,” Leah Stewart told her mother and partner after being extubated on Tuesday. She was bitten by a great white shark on 13 June. Continue reading...

• Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren revealed at the Taormina Film Festival on June 11 that she was verbally attacked in the street and called a "Zionist b****." • Mirren stated she believes she was "attacked by mistake," suggesting the perpetrator misidentified her or her beliefs during the encounter. • The actress shared that she has "complicated feelings" regarding Israel, admitting she previously believed the country "would never do wrong."

• Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren revealed at the Taormina Film Festival on June 11 that she was verbally attacked in the street and called a "Zionist b****." • Mirren stated she believes she was targeted "by mistake," as the assailant likely misidentified her or her beliefs. • The actress shared that she has "complicated feelings" regarding Israel, noting that she previously believed the country "would never do wrong."