Chao Xu, 33, admitted the offences against at least 12 victims over the course of three years. Events
Chinese man admits drugging, sexually assaulting and raping women London Evening Standard Events
Chao Xu admitted 24 charges including drugging women, rape and sexual assault Events
Fast-fashion retailer considered £50bn float in London but has not received backing from Chinese authoritiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe online fast-fashion retailer Shein is understood to be considering moving its base back to China from Singapore in a move expected to pave the way for a Hong Kong listing rather than a UK one.The business, which was founded in China and moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2022, had been considering a £50bn float in London after failing to win approval from regulators in the US for a New York flotation. Continue reading... Politics
Midfielder signs in week when he appeared in courtClub says it ‘firmly condemns gender-based violence’Villarreal have confirmed the signing of Thomas Partey on a free transfer after the expiry of his contract with Arsenal. The move was announced two days after the 32-year-old appeared in court charged with six sexual offences.Partey was bailed to appear at the Old Bailey for trial later this year, charged with five counts of rape relating to two women and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences are said to have taken place in 2021 and 2022 when Partey was playing for Arsenal. Continue reading... Politics
Midfielder has denied rape and sexual assault chargesHundreds sign petition urging club to halt transferNews that the former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is poised to join Villarreal has upset fans of the club, with hundreds signing a petition urging a halt to what has been described as the “darkest day in the club’s history”.Partey appeared in a London court on Tuesday, charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences are said to have taken place in 2021 and 2022 when Partey was playing for Arsenal. Partey’s lawyer has said he denies all the charges. Continue reading... Politics
Thomas Partey is charged with five counts of rape against two women and sexual assault against a third Events
The Ghanaian has been charged with five counts of rape against two women, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. Politics
The Ghanaian midfielder, 32, has been charged with five counts of rape against two women as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. Sport
