Jimmy Lai, a prominent critic of China and founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following a high-profile national security case. His conviction has ignited global condemnation, raising alarms about Beijing's increasing crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong. Supporters fear for his health as he faces a lengthy prison sentence.

The Trump administration will withdraw about 700 federal immigration enforcement agents from Minnesota, White House border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday, but roughly 2,000 agents will remain. Democratic leaders say the continued deployment is still excessive and are pressing the administration to fully end Operation Metro Surge.

President Trump urged House lawmakers to quickly approve the Senate’s bipartisan $1.2 trillion spending package and avoid changes that could prolong a partial government shutdown, as GOP leaders scramble to unify their narrow majority and Democrats resist new policy demands tied to immigration and voting laws.

Apple reported stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results, with revenue rising 16% year over year and iPhone sales surging on robust demand for its latest models. The company also forecast double-digit revenue growth for the current quarter despite ongoing supply constraints.

The planned deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel to support security for American delegations at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics has triggered sharp criticism from Italian politicians, unions and local officials, despite assurances that the agents will operate only within U.S. diplomatic facilities.

Gold prices climbed to fresh record highs above $5,100 an ounce as investors sought safety amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Strong central bank buying, renewed ETF inflows, and heightened political risk also pushed silver and platinum to all-time highs.

The fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has intensified tensions between local authorities and the Trump administration, as videos contradict officials’ claims of self-defense and residents protest the federal operation.

U.S. immigration authorities detained at least four children, including a 5-year-old from a Minneapolis-area school district, during recent enforcement operations, according to school and city officials. Local leaders say the actions have heightened fear in immigrant communities amid an expanded federal presence in the region.

President Trump backed off his threat to impose tariffs on European nations over Greenland, announcing that a framework for a future deal has been reached focused on Arctic security, military access, and limiting foreign influence on the island.

A Minnesota man says ICE officers broke into his home, handcuffed him, and forced him outside into freezing temperatures while he was wearing only shorts and Crocs.

At least 40 people have died in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train on Sunday night, marking one of the most devastating railway accidents in Europe in 80 years.

Global stocks fell on Monday and the dollar weakened against the yen and Swiss franc after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on European countries opposing his proposed takeover of Greenland.