28 h. ago Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong hit with new charges

Wong accused of conspiracy in move rights groups condemn as ‘outrageous’ attempt to keep influential dissident imprisonedJailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been hit with further national security charges, a move rights groups said showed the Hong Kong government was trying to keep dissidents behind bars for as long as possible.Wong, a well-known activist who has been in jail for more than four years either awaiting trial or serving sentences, is accused of conspiracy to collude with a foreign country. He appeared in court on Friday to hear the charge and did not apply for bail. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Scullion LAW Recognised for Excellence in Property and Private Client Law

Scullion LAW is celebrating a major milestone after being named a finalist in two prestigious categories at the 2025 Scottish Legal Awards—Property Team of the Year and Private Client Team of the Year.

Society

47 h. ago HSBC’s Sir Mark Tucker to leave in September for return to insurer AIA

Chairman Sir Mark Tucker will leave HSBC on September 30 after eight years heading the board.

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55 h. ago ‘Total discrimination’: Chinese students facing US visa ban say their lives are in limbo

Across the US, hundreds of thousands of Chinese students are now uncertain about their academic future and some are considering moving awayChinese students in the United States are questioning their future in the country after the state department announced last week that it would “aggressively” revoke visas for Chinese students and enhance scrutiny of future applications from China and Hong Kong.Chinese students hoping to study at Harvard, the US’s oldest and wealthiest university, are under particular pressure after the Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it was banning the school from enrolling new foreign students. The presidential proclamation cited Harvard’s links with China as a particular cause for concern. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Crackdown launched on ‘rogue financial promotions’ by some influencers

Many finfluencers act legitimately but others tout products or services illegally and without authorisation, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

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67 h. ago James Batchelor hopes to follow in brother Joe’s footsteps and win Challenge Cup

Joe won the prestigious trophy with St Helens in 2021 and also has two Grand Final triumphs to his name.

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3 d. ago Iconic ITV show 'finally returning' with lots of big names battling it out to host

The classic gameshow Blind Date may well be returning to our televisions over 20 years since broadcasting legend Cilla Black introduced singletons – some of which are still married

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3 d. ago A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary displays China's ability to suppress history

For most Chinese, the 36th anniversary of a bloody crackdown that ended pro-democracy protests has passed like any other weekday

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4 d. ago Wiegman optimistic Lauren James will be fit for Lionesses’ squad at Euro 2025

Forward sidelined since April with hamstring injuryEngland squad for tournament named on ThursdaySarina Wiegman spoke positively about Lauren James’s chances of being fit enough to play at this summer’s European Championship, as she prepares to name her final squad of 23 players for the tournament on Thursday.The Chelsea forward has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in April during a victory for England at home to Belgium at Ashton Gate, and her involvement in July’s Euros in Switzerland has been in doubt, but on Tuesday night Wiegman appeared more than optimistic. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Spain vs England live: Latest score and updates as Pina double sends hosts ahead in Nations League decider

The England players will get a final chance to impress before the Euro 2025 squad is named

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4 d. ago Spain vs England live: Latest score and updates as Alessia Russo sends Lionesses ahead in Nations League decider

The England players will get a final chance to impress before the Euro 2025 squad is named

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4 d. ago Spain vs England live: Latest team news and updates as Lionesses face must

The England players will get a final chance to impress before the Euro 2025 squad is named

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5 d. ago Manchester United’s debacle in Asia boosts case against post

Clubs want to make money and engage fans, but what of the physical toll on tired players and environmental costs?As the dust settles on Manchester United’s post-season tour of Malaysia and Hong Kong, the question must be asked: was it worth it? United may have pocketed around £10m from their six-day, two-match visit to Asia but what they lost was arguably worse. And no, we’re not just talking about their 1-0 defeat against the “Asean All Stars” in Kuala Lumpur, a scratch, invitational side that had never previously played together.Omar Berrada, United’s chief executive, had excitedly hailed the tour as an “opportunity for us to collaborate with our valued commercial partners, and to deepen relationships with our fans”. That vision probably didn’t include Amad Diallo sticking his middle finger up at supporters, a gesture for which he refused to apologise, the winger insisting he did it in response to insults about his mother. Nor did it allow for Alejandro Garnacho sulking and yawnin...

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5 d. ago Exclusive | Hong Kong McDonald’s spot close to topping London as world’s busiest

Exclusive | Hong Kong McDonald’s spot close to topping London as world’s busiest  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago Alejandro Garnacho fires one word message after returning from Man Utd post

Manchester United have returned from a post-season tour of Malaysia and Hong Kong and Alejandro Garnacho appeared to be delighted that the trip has come to an end

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7 d. ago Alejandro Garnacho makes Manchester United feelings clear with one

Latest Manchester United news following their post-season tour in Malaysia and Hong Kong

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7 d. ago Amad prepares for 'next step' after suffering Manchester United disappointment

Amad his issued a message on social media as an eventful post-season tour for Manchester United comes to an end in Hong Kong

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7 d. ago AP PHOTOS: Dragon boats thunder through Hong Kong waters to mark ancient Chinese festival

Throngs of people flocked to southern Hong Kong on Saturday to watch the iconic dragon boat races, a highlight of a Chinese festival with over 2,000 years of history.

Culture

8 d. ago In Hong Kong, my daughter was dazzled by futuristic tech – and I glimpsed the world she’ll grow up in | Kojo Koram

When I was young, Britain felt like the apex of global civilisation. But as power migrates to autocracies, our belief in democracy seems complacentA few months ago, I travelled with my six-year-old daughter to Hong Kong. As we made our way out of the airport and boarded a train, we shared a brief moment that gave me pause to reflect on how different her conception of the world will be from the one I grew up with. We sat down on immaculate seats, surrounded by LED screens. She looked around and said: “Wow Daddy, we don’t have trains like this back in London.”As the week wore on, and she pointed out other things that she had never seen back home, her comment about the high-speed train took on a broader resonance. Used to Britain’s strained and crumbling public transport, my little girl had identified how economic power has migrated to a different model of capitalism over the past generation. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Chido Obi is making Rasmus Hojlund look worse at Manchester United

Man United youngster Chido Obi scored twice against Hong Kong in the second friendly of the post-season tour.

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