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NewsFeedHong Kong activist Tony Chung and ex-lawmaker Ted Hui have been granted asylum in the UK and Australia, years after facing charges linked to the 2019 anti-government protests. Both fled amid Beijing’s crackdown under the national security law that criminalised dissent.Published On 18 Aug 202518 Aug 2025

Brett OkamotoAug 18, 2025, 10:42 PM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. He was also a producer on the 30 for 30 film: “Chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is an avid, below-average golfer in his spare…

A large measles outbreak in Texas that has affected 762 people has now ended, according to an announcement Monday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The agency says it has been more than 42 days since a new case was reported in any of the counties that previously showed evidence of ongoing transmission.The outbreak has contributed to the worst year for measles cases in the United States in more than 30 years. As of August 5, the most recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 1,356 confirmed measles cases have been reported…

European leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, DC for talks. According to United States President Donald Trump, it is possible to end the war in Ukraine – all that is needed is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s agreement.But for Zelenskyy, agreeing to anything that means losing territory to Russia is not only difficult, but may be impossible under Ukraine’s constitution.Several European leaders are joining Zelenskyy in Washington, DC for his crucial talks with Trump – after the US leader’s recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.There are reports of a possible deal on offer.But is it possible for…

Sophia AllsoppBBC News, West of EnglandBBCThe former Debenhams in Gloucester has been transformed into a university buildingAn art charity has said it is “absolutely buzzing” to be part of a £75m city centre university campus that officially opened its doors on Monday.Art Shape, which works with the NHS to deliver all kinds of art as prescriptions, has a new home in the University of Gloucestershire’s City Campus.The building, which will be a hub for 1,200 students and staff, was transformed from the old Debenhams in Gloucester’s King’s Square.Kate Cox, from Art Shape, said the charity would now be able to…

David Moyes has questioned the standard of Premier League officiating on the opening weekend of the new season after his side were at the centre of a controversial decision in their defeat against Leeds on Monday.Everton were beaten 1-0 at Elland Road courtesy of a late penalty from debutant Lukas Nmecha, after James Tarkowski had been adjudged to have handled inside the Everton penalty area. However, Moyes said he was disappointed not just with that decision, but with the overall standard across the first round of fixtures.“I’m obviously going to say it’s not a penalty and I believe it’s not…

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has agreed to make a $2 billion investment in Intel in a deal described as a commitment to advanced technology and semiconductors in the United States. The agreement, in which SoftBank will buy Intel common stock, was announced Monday after markets closed. SoftBank will pay $23 per share of Intel common stock. Shares of Intel, which closed at $23.66, popped more than 5% in after-hours trading. SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son said in a statement that the “strategic investment reflects our belief that advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in the United States,…

One Nation senator Warwick Stacey resignsJosh ButlerPauline Hanson said this morning One Nation senator Warwick Stacey, elected at the May election, is resigning for health reasons.Stacey was elected as a senator for NSW and helped double One Nation’s Senate numbers from two to four. He said in a statement he was dealing with “personal health issues”. Unfortunately, I will be unable to fully dedicate myself to the role as I deal with my personal health issues. I don’t think a person elected to parliament should be anything less than completely dedicated to a role entrusted to them by voters, so…

Locals and visitors alike have plenty of reasons to visit Paris, but on a recent trip to the City of Lights, I found myself wanting to well, lighten up. That’s how I ended up at the Valmont Spa at Le Meurice for a day of rest and renewal. Opened in 1835 on Rue de Rivoli in Paris’ chic 1st arrondissement, Le Meurice has long been hailed as the gold standard of luxury living, with its stately suites and commanding lobby that feels at once cavernous and intimate. Often referred to as “L’hotel des Rois” (or the “Hotel of Kings”), Le…

85 The Tripoli-based Libyan government has announced that Lufthansa International Consulting has been formally accredited to oversee the creation of a new state-owned airline. The decision was revealed during a meeting in Tripoli on Monday by the founding committee of the proposed carrier, which is yet to be named. The high-level meeting was chaired by Mohammed Al-Shahoubi, Minister of Transport and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Tripoli-based government. He was joined by Mustafa Al-Mana, head of the Executive Team of the Prime Minister’s Initiatives and Strategic Projects, Mohamed Shalibek, head of the Civil Aviation Authority, Idris Kashkar,…