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Hong Kong Court Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Organizers on August 21
Hong Kong court convicts Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion for organizing Tiananmen vigils. Both face up to 10 years in prison. Sentencing delayed to next week.

Van Rooyen’s Three-Match Ban Upheld: Demons Face Finals Without Key Forward
AFL Appeals Board upholds Jacob van Rooyen’s three-match ban for striking. Melbourne Demons forward will miss Round 24 and first two weeks of finals after incident with Port Adelaide’s Aliir Aliir.

Singapore Director Declared Bankrupt Over SGD 407 Unpaid Workers Case
Ramu Palani Velu, director of KPA Engineering and six other Singapore firms, declared bankrupt after 407 migrant workers lodged claims for unpaid wages totalling months of missed salaries.

Fauci Adviser Morens Pleads Guilty to Hiding COVID Records on August 19
Dr. David Morens, former Fauci adviser, pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal COVID-19 research records. Faces up to 5 years in prison; sentencing set for November 12.

Jake Stringer Exits GWS Giants, Plans Return to Melbourne for Family in 2027
Jake Stringer confirms he will leave GWS Giants after this weekend’s game against Adelaide, planning to return to Melbourne in 2027 for family reasons. The 32-year-old will play his 250th AFL game on Saturday.

FIRE Movement Gains Traction in Japan as Young Workers Seek Early Retirement
Young Japanese workers are embracing the FIRE movement to retire in their 40s. Rising costs and burnout fuel the trend, though experts warn of long-term sustainability challenges.

Jetstar Drops $34 Fares in Massive Sale Through August 24, 2026
Jetstar drops 225,000 fares from $34 in massive sale ending August 24. Parent Qantas offers 2 million seats from $99 across 100 domestic routes through August 2027.

Former Fauci Adviser Morens Pleads Guilty to Hiding COVID Records on August 19
Former NIAID adviser David Morens pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal COVID-19 research records. He faces up to five years in prison at sentencing on November 12, 2026.

South Korea Proposes Formal End to Korean War After 73 Years
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung proposes formal talks to end the Korean War, replacing the 1953 armistice with a peace treaty. Comes amid Trump’s order to cut joint military exercises.