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world5 months ago•4 min saved

Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong media tycoon’s trial and fight for democracy

Jimmy Lai, a prominent Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy advocate, is on trial for breaching China's national security law, facing charges of collusion with foreign forces. Lai, known for his outspoken criticism of Chinese authorities and his role in founding influential media outlets like Apple Daily, has been detained since 2020. His case has garnered international attention, highlighting tensions over Hong Kong's political freedoms and Beijing's tightening control.

via BBC|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Rupert Murdoch, 93, Marries Biologist Elena Zhukova, 67

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 93, has married retired Russian biologist Elena Zhukova, 67, at his Californian vineyard. This marks Murdoch's fifth marriage, following his recent split from Ann Lesley Smith. Murdoch, who stepped down as chairman of Fox and News Corp last year, remains a significant figure in the media industry, with his son Lachlan now leading both companies.

via BBC.com|

#elena-zhukova #entertainment #marriage

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Rupert Murdoch, 92, announces fifth and final engagement.

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, 92, has announced his engagement to Ann Lesley Smith, a 66-year-old former police chaplain in San Francisco and widow of American country singer and media executive Chester Smith. This will be Murdoch's fifth marriage and he has stated that it will be his last. The wedding will take place this summer and the couple plans to split their time between the United States and Britain.

via Indiatimes.com|

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