An appeals court in Hong Kong has overturned a fraud conviction against 78-year-old media mogul Jimmy Lai. The decision nullifies a previous ruling by a lower court regarding the tycoon's legal case.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has called for increased emergency aid to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One month after the outbreak began, the organization warns that the virus is spreading faster than current relief efforts can keep up with.
A full-page advertisement for clothing brand G-Star featuring footballer Joey Veerman has sparked significant public debate and mixed reactions after appearing in the newspaper De Telegraaf. The high-profile campaign places Veerman alongside legendary Dutch players who have previously engaged in major publicity stunts for fashion brands.
A man in his forties has filed a police report against his former gymnastics teacher for sexual abuse that allegedly occurred 30 years ago when he was eleven. The victim decided to come forward after receiving a Facebook friend request from the teacher, which triggered suppressed memories of the abuse that began during a gymnastics camp.
Former OMT member Diederik Gommers revealed he had a conflict with former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge over using age as a criterion for ICU admissions. Gommers maintained that politicians should not be responsible for setting these medical triage rules.
The United States and Iran have reached a framework agreement for a sustainable ceasefire, which has received positive reactions worldwide. Regional countries have expressed their support for the document, which is scheduled to be signed this Friday.