Russian opposition figure says fears of his mother's poisoning in Berlin proved falseThe Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism amidst critical global issues.
The Guardian view on a showtrial in Hong Kong: a new authoritarian low | EditorialHong Kong's crackdown on political freedoms leads to the jailing of pro-democracy activists under authoritarian rule, silencing dissent in society.
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Artists fight to keep the neon lights on in Hong KongHong Kong's residents face uncertainty about their future relationship with China, amid deteriorating freedoms and cultural symbols.
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Russian publishers in exile release books the Kremlin would banExiled Russian writers are creatively resisting censorship, documenting the realities of modern Russia while ensuring accessibility to their work for readers within the country.
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