In 2019, Mr. Cheng, a pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong and a former employee of Britain’s Consulate there, was arrested after a business trip to mainland China. When he was finally released, he no longer felt safe in Hong Kong, and in early 2020, he fled to Britain and claimed asylum. “It’s not hard to adapt to a new life in the U.K. in some ways,” said Mr. Cheng, 33. Last year, the Hong Kong authorities put a bounty on Mr. Cheng and other activists, offering $128,000 for information leading to their arrest. Still, like many Hong Kong activists living in self-imposed exile in Britain, he hoped his newfound distance from the Chinese authorities put him far from their reach.

Reed’s Instagram has been suspended eight times (Picture: Reed Amber Thomas-Litman)Opening up Instagram, I was annoyed to find an alert pop up immediately. As a sex educator and sex worker, I understand that my content isn’t for everyone, but the work I do is important. I’ve posted pictures of everything from my nipple hair, cellulite to my shaving rash. And no-one’s body should be censored (Picture: Reed Amber Thomas-Litman)On the whole, the positivity massively exceeds the negative, says Reed (Picture: @reedamberx/Instagram)Of course, it wasn’t an overnight change, but I did start to have the confidence to stop seeking validation. We deserve to share this content (Picture: Reed Amber Thomas-Litman)That’s why when I am restricted, suspended or even banned from social media I get more than a bit peeved.

Rishi Sunak is gambling on a £2.4 billion tax break to help win the support of pensioners as he battles to remain in power. The Prime Minister promised to increase the income tax personal allowance for pensioners, giving them a tax cut worth around £95 in 2025-26, rising to £275 in 2029-30. Mr Starmer has meanwhile vowed to slash NHS waiting times as one of Labour's first priorities should the party win the General Election. Speaking in West Sussex yesterday, the Labour leader praised Brits' "resilience" amid the "hardship" from the cost of living crisis. He hit out at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claim that the country's economic situation had improved.

LONDON: A former Afghan interpreter who worked for the British Army has been refused sanctuary in the UK for a third time. Hamzah, 35, a married father of four, now lives in fear for his life in Afghanistan after the three rejections. His former British colleagues describing him as “diligent, honest and hardworking,” The Times reported. Hamzah’s first application was refused because he “was not directly employed” by the UK government during his service in Afghanistan. A serving UK officer told The Times that he would support Hamzah’s sanctuary application with Britain’s Afghan relocations and assistance policy.

Eden Hazard wants Cesc Fabregas to become the next Chelsea head coachEden Hazard wants Chelsea to appoint Cesc Fabregas despite the former Blues midfielder having no experience as a permanent head coach. Fabregas has been assistant manager at Italian side Como, although was caretaker boss for one month before they appointed Welshman Osian Roberts. Fabregas oversaw a positive run of form, taking Como from seventh to third in Serie B before handing over to Roberts. The duo helped the club win promotion to Serie A at the end of the campaign, and Hazard believes his friend has what it takes to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea. I know people want Chelsea to be in the top four but it’s just a season of transition.

Rapper Nicki Minaj has outraged many fans after she missed a UK show because she was arrested at Amsterdam's Schipol Airport. Minaj was arrested on suspicion of smuggling cannabis on her flight from Amsterdam to Manchester. Due to her arrest, she missed her Manchester show, leaving fans waiting in the arena, many of whom were "pretty livid." Minaj posted to her on X, "They took my luggage without consent. The New York rapper continued by apologizing to her fans, "Please, please please accept my deepest & most sincere apologies."

He posted: “It’s with great emotion that I write to you today to say goodbye. After nine incredible years at the club, the time has come for me to turn a new page in my career. “Since I arrived in 2015, I have had the immense honour of wearing this shirt and playing in front of you, the best supporters in the world! You have been an unwavering support, through the good times and the difficult. Your passion and loyalty have been a constant source of motivation for me.”

Britain’s first lady Akshata Murty recently penned a heartfelt post to her husband UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of the UK elections. Taking to Instagram , Murty shared some candid photographs of herself and her husband and spilled the beans on what made their relationship rock-solid. From a mutual love for Spanish cuisine to having values in common, there many ties that bind this power couple!“People always ask us, 'What is the thing you have most in common?" She then detailed six points that are sure to bring a smile to your face: "It's not just our shared love of watching Friends reruns and eating Spanish food ." Meanwhile, following the announcement of the UK's upcoming general elections, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak received a heartfelt message of encouragement from his wife, Akshata Murty, expressing her steadfast support as Sunak and the Conservative Party campaign for another term in office.

In a keynote speech ahead of polling day, Sir Keir Starmer will say that “economic security, border security, and national security” will form the “bedrock” of the party manifesto. The Tories have said that all 18-year-olds would be made to undertake a form of “mandatory” national service if they are re-elected on July 4 as part of plans. “The very foundation of any good government is economic security, border security, and national security,” the Labour leader is expected to say. Both shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves were on Sunday dispatched for Labour to broadcast studios, where they mocked the Tories’ national service announcement. The announcement faced an immediate setback on Sunday after it emerged that defence minister Andrew Murrison had ruled out a restoration of “any form” of national service just three days ago.

The Israeli military recovered Yablonka's remains, along with two other Israelis killed during the attack, in an operation in Gaza last week. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)By WAFAA SHURAFA, TIA GOLDENBERG and SAMY MAGDYPalestinian medics said 22 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike Sunday on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that hit tents for displaced people. Hamas’ military wing claimed the attack. The Israeli military said eight projectiles crossed into Israel after being launched from Rafah, where Israeli forces recently launched an incursion. Palestinian authorities on Sunday said Israeli forces shot dead a 14-year-old boy near the southern West Bank town of Saeer.

Chelsea are hoping to sign both Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise and Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, though need a new manager first as they close in on top target Enzo Maresca of Leicester in the race to succeed Mauricio Pochettino, who, along with Thomas Frank, has been sounded out to potentially replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford with a decision over the Dutchman’s future expected this week following an end-of-season review. Kieran McKenna is now understood to be out of the race, but Roberto De Zerbi is an option.

According to the newspaper, schools will receive new statutory guidance that will give teachers the right to freedom of expression. Headteachers will not be able to suspend staff or students in response to blasphemy complaints from religious groups. Last November, a YouGov survey of more than 1,000 teachers conducted for the Policy Exchange think tank found that 16% of them admitted to self-censoring to avoid causing religious offence. The think tank claimed this had created a “de facto blasphemy code in schools across the country”. A total of 1,132 teachers from across the UK took part in the survey.

Oasis Academy Limeside is shortlisted for Inclusive School of the Year at the schools awards seen as the 'Oscars of Education'. It strives to provide for these pupils with more complex needs in the same school setting as the pupils with less complex needs. Lauren Norris, its principal, said: "I am proud of what all the staff at Oasis Academy Limeside do on a day-to-day basis to make it the school that it is. "Our partnerships and relationships are at the heart of everything we do at Oasis Academy Limeside and this award is for everyone in our community." Emily Charles, the assistant principal for inclusion, said: "I am proud of the dedication the team at Oasis Academy Limeside demonstrates to being as inclusive as possible.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Follow the latest transfer news and more with our LFC newsletterSomething went wrong, please try again later. Follow the latest transfer news and more with our LFC newsletterJoel Matip is reportedly eyeing a Premier League return following his departure from Liverpool, with Bournemouth a surprise contender for the defender's signature. "I'm at an age where I don't think so much about the future anymore.

“AI is sentient because it reports subjective experience. Subjective experience is the hallmark of consciousness. But since you communicated that, I take it at face value that indeed you have the subjective experience and so are conscious. chatbots tell lies and act weird, the backlash demonstrated that Google is under more pressure to safely incorporate A.I. Users quickly realized that the system refused to generate images of white people in most instances and drew inaccurate depictions of historical figures as minority groups "www.nytimes.com/...