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Hong Kong police arrest journalist from online news outlet over alleged sedition

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What happened

Hong Kong police have arrested a journalist from Boom News on suspicion of incitement by spreading disinformation…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:31:36 UTC.

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