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UK wants explanation after MP refused entry to Hong Kong
Ministers call denial of entry for Wera Hobhouse ‘concerning’ after she flew there to visit newborn grandson. The UK government is “greatly concerned” and wants an account of why the Liberal ...The Guardian - 2d -
Lib Dem MP refused entry to Hong Kong
Party leader Sir Ed Davey urges the foreign secretary to summon the Chinese ambassador for an explanation.BBC News - 2d -
MP barred from Hong Kong says it was to 'shut me up'
The MP for Bath says she was given no reason for being refused entry, and wants "some answers".BBC News - 2d -
British parliamentarian refused entry to Hong Kong
A British member of parliament has been refused entry to Hong Kong, the first to have received such treatment since the former British colony's return to Chinese rule in 1997ABC News - 2d -
Steel, China, and the MP Refused Entry to Hong Kong
Lib Dem Wera Hobhouse is in the studio.BBC News - 2d -
British MP denied entry to Hong Kong
Lib Dem’s ejection ‘appears linked to her criticism of Beijing’, says international human rights allianceFinancial Times - 2d -
Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party gets mandate to move closer to disbandment
Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party has received its members’ mandate to proceed with steps toward a potential disbandment, part of the erosion of political freedoms as China cracks down on ...ABC News - 2d -
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, Once a Formidable Force, to Disband
The party, once the city’s largest opposition force, long championed a moderate approach. It ended up squeezed between a discontented populace and a repressive Beijing.The New York Times - 2d -
Danh Võ is cultivating an artistic revolution
From a garden oasis in Guangzhou, China, to the turbine halls of M+ Museum in Hong Kong, the artist’s work is springing up in the most unexpected placesFinancial Times - 2d -
RSA brand to disappear from UK insurance sector
The change comes four years after Intact Financial Corporation paid £3bn to take over its British and Canadian operationsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK lenders fret over risk-transfer market after BoE warning
Officials zeroing in on $1.1tn SRT market between banks and private capital investorsFinancial Times - 1d -
Donkey Kong Bananza Release Date, Trailer, Gameplay Details, And Everything We Know
Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 system finally arrives on June 5, and the company is ushering it in with two marquee titles. Just a few weeks after the console hits the market alongside Mario ...GameSpot - 3d -
‘Electoral wake-up call’: dozens of Labour MPs risk losing majorities over welfare cuts
New data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step up. At least 80 Labour MPs are at risk of losing their majorities over ...The Guardian - 1d -
Virna Jandiroba wants strawweight title shot after fifth straight win at UFC 314
MIAMI – Virna Jandiroba met the media Saturday after her win over Yan Xiaonan at UFC 314. Jandiroba (22-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC), who was a slight favorite in the fight, outworked Xiaonan (16-5 MMA, 9-4 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UK races to secure coal to keep British Steel furnaces operating
Officials work to ensure shipments arrive quickly after emergency government interventionFinancial Times - 1d -
UK Laws Are Not ‘Fit for Social Media Age,’ Says Report Into Summer Riots
Outdated legislation prevented the police from rapidly correcting misinformation after a stabbing attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer, lawmakers said.The New York Times - 1d -
UK Laws Are Not ‘Fit for Social Media Age,’ Says Report Into Summer Riots
Outdated legislation prevented the police from rapidly correcting misinformation after a stabbing attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer, lawmakers said.The New York Times - 1d -
Wild sign 1st-round draft pick Zeev Buium after defenseman wraps up college career for Denver
The Minnesota Wild signed defenseman Zeev Buium to a three-year, entry-level contract on Sunday, adding their 2024 first-round draft pick to the roster right before the NHL playoffs. The ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Prince Harry ‘exhausted’ by legal battle over UK police protection
Duke of Sussex says removal of security after he and Meghan left royal duties was ‘difficult to swallow’. Prince Harry has said he is “exhausted” by his lengthy legal battle to reinstate his police ...The Guardian - 3d -
“Expected to leave” – David Ornstein names another big name player who will leave Liverpool
It could be a busy summer for Liverpool with a lot of changes expected at the club.Trent Alexander-Arnold is likely to join Real Madrid after refusing to sign a new contract at the club.Mohamed ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A Step Towards British Steel Nationalisation?
MPs met in Parliament on a Saturday to pass emergency bill.BBC News - 3d -
Shane Lowry doesn't want to talk about Rory, then talks about Rory before cutting interview short
Boiling after back-to-back bogeys to end his third round of the Masters, Lowry cut his interview short on Saturday while saying he wished he'd had 30 minutes to cool off.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘I didn’t trust the system’: lasting trauma of Windrush victim barred from UK for 10 years
Winston Jones, who for a decade was unable to return home from Jamaica, almost didn’t apply for compensation, fearing it was a trap. Winston Jones has worked hard to rebuild his life after Home ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ambassador does not deny Russian attempts to track UK subs
Andrei Kelin tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he does not deny accusations of attempting to spy on UK nuclear submarine fleet.BBC News - 2d -
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for British MP
A court in Bangladesh’s capital has issued an arrest warrant for the British member of Parliament and former Labor Minister Tulip Siddiq, who is a niece of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh ...ABC News - 1d -
The UK’s Top 6 Mattresses in a Box to Improve Your Sleep in 2025
Our UK team has its own guide to the best British mattresses in a box and picks the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress as the best bed you can buy online.Wired - 4d -
The UK’s Top 6 Mattresses in a Box to Improve Your Sleep in 2025
Our UK team has its own guide to the best British mattresses in a box and picks the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress as the best bed you can buy online.Wired - 4d -
UK and G7 allies look at lowering ‘meaningless’ cap on Russian oil exports
Limit of $100 a barrel said to be ineffective with the price of crude having crashed in response to Trump’s trade war. The UK and its G7 allies are considering tightening the “meaningless” cap on ...The Guardian - 2d -
DeChambeau surges late to line up Masters showdown with McIlroy
Bryson DeChambeau turned up the heat with three birdies in the last four holes to land right where he wanted to be after 54 holes at Augusta National: in the final pairing with Masters leader Rory ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
EU foreign ministers meet in wake of deadly Russian attack on Sumy as Zelenskyy issues plea for Trump to visit Ukraine – Europe live
EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg after Russian attack kills at least 34 in Sumy. Elsewhere, if you want to follow the stock markets and see what are their reactions to the latest policy ...The Guardian - 1d -
FA Cup finalists Man Utd want Wembley 'revenge'
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says his side want "revenge" against Chelsea when the two sides meet in next month's FA Cup final.BBC News - 1d -
FA Cup finalists Man Utd want Wembley 'revenge'
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says his side want "revenge" against Chelsea when the two sides meet in next month's FA Cup final.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?BBC News - 1d -
Reynolds refuses to say if British Steel furnaces can keep running
The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production.BBC News - 2d -
Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained
‘When academics fear travelling or partnering with US institutions, the impacts ripple through the entire global knowledge ecosystem,’ one says. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal ...The Guardian - 2d -
Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq
Lawyers acting for the ex-minister denied the charges, which they said were "politically motivated".BBC News - 2d -
MPs reject two-tier policing claims in 2024 riots
The policing response was "entirely appropriate" given the violence and criminality, a report finds.BBC News - 1d -
The Breakaway State That Wants a Deal With Trump
Home to one of the longest airstrips in Africa and a vital port on the Gulf of Aden, Somaliland is leveraging its strategic importance in a turbulent region to achieving international recognition — ...The New York Times - 3d -
3 things we want to see from Chelsea team sheet to help Blues break down Ipswich
We’ve just written about Enzo Maresca’s team sheet for this afternoon’s massive game against Ipswich as Chelsea battle for a top 5 place.In that piece we focused on three things we don’t want ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
British Steel nationalisation is ‘likely option’, says business secretary
MPs vote in favour of bill giving the government powers to seize control of British SteelFinancial Times - 3d
