Bulletin world briefing: Hong Kong to seize $16m in assets from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai

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1. Extremist rabbi handed role in Israel independence day celebrations
2. Hong Kong to seize millions in assets from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai
3. Why was the Druzba pipeline key to unblocking €90bn in EU funds for Ukraine?
4. Japan is offering up to 20,000 yen to single people using dating apps
5. Deadly new box jellyfish species discovered off coast of Australia

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