Hong Kong Activists Convicted, Ukrainian Publishers Seek Aid, 'Barclays Five' Avoid Terrorist Sentencing

Two prominent Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, have been found guilty of "incitement to subversion" under the city's national security law for their roles in organizing Tiananmen Square vigils. This verdict is viewed by critics as a further curtailment of freedoms in Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian publishers are appealing for international assistance following Russian attacks that have destroyed approximately 10 million books and crucial publishing infrastructure. These attacks have severely impacted the nation's book production capabilities, with some companies facing potential collapse. In a separate legal development, five Palestine Action activists found guilty of vandalizing a Barclays branch in Burnley will not be sentenced as terrorists, despite causing over £200,000 in damages.