82 m. ago China has set a bear trap for Keir Starmer – and our naive PM is walking straight into it | Simon Tisdall

The conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is another hostile act. How can Britain ignore Beijing’s provocations and human rights abuses?The UK pushed hard to secure the release of Jimmy Lai, the newspaper publisher and British citizen who was a leading light in Hong Kong’s brutally suppressed pro-democracy movement. So, too, did press freedom and human rights campaigners. But the Beijing-appointed high court judges in the former colony convicted him anyway, finding Lai guilty last week on fake charges of trying to “destabilise” the Chinese Communist party (CCP). For Xi Jinping, China’s dictator-emperor, there is no greater crime.Protesting to China’s ambassador, the UK’s foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, condemned the trial as “politically motivated”. She’s right, of course – but her angry words will make no difference. Beijing’s contempt for Britain’s views is as painfully obvious as the UK’s weakness and indecision in the face of Chinese hubris. The breaking of its solemn promise t...

Politics

87 m. ago What Heathrow Airport's third runway means for London, the environment and rival European hubs

Heathrow's third runway is back on the table, and this time, this time, the government says it's serious again

Society

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Economics

2 h. ago Inside Tencent’s deal to use Nvidia’s best AI chips in Japan

Contracts with Chinese tech giant have rapidly turned Datasection into one of Asia’s biggest ‘neoclouds’

Economics

8 h. ago Celtic serial winners must step up admits Hoops dressing room stalwart as he admits something is 'difficult'

Wilfried Nancy is under huge pressure just two weeks into his reign as the champions look to avoid a FIFTH straight defeat against Aberdeen.

Events

9 h. ago Liverpool Parade crash driver Paul Doyle 'knocked man out' over McDonald's joke

Paul Doyle was jailed for 21 years and six months on Tuesday after he drove through Liverpool FC fans during their title-winning parade celebrations earlier this year

Events

12 h. ago Brits given urgent warning as popular household item causes huge surge in bed bugs

As the winter months set in, many Brits are looking for ways to keep themselves warm — but many may not know their electric blanket could be signalling something worse in bed

Events

12 h. ago Christmas shoppers told to calm down on the roads as number of crashes soars

As the big day is now less than a week away, the race is on to get everything in for Christmas — but drivers are being warned not to cause a Christmas calamity with a car crash

Events

13 h. ago 'No game. No scoreline. Just reflection': Football club's tribute after striker killed in car crash

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Events

14 h. ago Jake Paul issues health update from hospital bed after having jaw BROKEN by Anthony Joshua: Teeth removed and seven days eating through a straw

The American, who drove himself to hospital after admitting he feared his jaw was fractured, survived six rounds with the former heavyweight champion before Joshua's power finally told in Miami.

Science

14 h. ago The dangerous toys and kids products pulled from TikTok, Shein and Amazon due to safety risks

You might want to check if you've bought any of these for Christmas

Events

14 h. ago Erling Haaland’s brace helps Manchester City to convincing win against West Ham

Haaland was inches away from completing a hat-trick in stoppage time.

Sport

15 h. ago New Bermuda Triangle mystery as 'giant structure found' and conspiracy theories reignite

The infamous area is known for its wild and wacky conspiracy theories

Politics

16 h. ago PS5 and Xbox game prices slashed with Call of Duty and Battlefield on sale

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Economics

16 h. ago I tasted Britain's first SPICY cereal that's doused in hot honey

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Politics

16 h. ago Apple Watch Series 11 £70 cheaper called 'Invaluable for fitness' by wearers

Amazon has cut the price of the Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm model to £299, down from £369, saving shoppers £70. Available in multiple colours with enhanced health tracking and 24-hour battery life

Economics

16 h. ago Britain's 'most generous' boss splashes £100,000 on employee's presents

A boss has gone viral for gifting one of his employee's a luxury car - and forking out £100,000 on his staff Christmas presents as people ask if his company is hiring

Economics

17 h. ago Amazon undercuts Tesco as it slashes huge 850g Cadbury Dairy Milk bar by 25% in time for Christmas

Amazon has a slashed a huge 25% off a giant bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk which makes the perfect last minute Christmas gift, beating Tesco prices

Politics

17 h. ago Huge 850g Cadbury Dairy Milk slashed by 25% before Christmas beating Tesco

Amazon is selling an 850g bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk for just £10.50, a 25% saving that beats Tesco's £11.50 price, with free Prime delivery ahead of Christmas

Politics

17 h. ago Amazon slashes Cadbury chocolate hamper to £23 and it'll still arrive by Christmas

The Cadbury-filled chocolate hamper from Amazon is now £22.99 and packed with full-size bars like Twirl, Wispa and Dairy Milk - and it'll arrive by Christmas

Economics