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Dozens of activists are on the run from authorities in the China-ruled city after a crackdown on civil liberties.A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and a former parliamentarian wanted by the city’s Chinese authorities have been granted asylum in Britain and Australia, more than four years after facing criminal charges over the 2019 antigovernment protests.Tony Chung, an activist who was imprisoned under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law, and Ted Hui, a former lawmaker facing trial for his role in the mass demonstrations, both announced over the weekend that they have received asylum in Britain and Australia, respectively, where they now…

In her first interview as a filmmaker, Renée Zellweger is as gracious as ever. “I don’t think that directing was a personal ambition in and of itself,” the Oscar-winning actress tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I always thought that if there was some organic calling to tell a story and I felt that it was the right fit, then I’d probably love to do it and give it a shot.” Only if it felt necessary, she adds: “Not just for the sake of having the experience, you know?” Texas-born Zellweger has, of course, been a star of the screen for years.…

A prominent Sudanese human rights group has accused the country’s army and security forces of torturing people to death and operating “execution chambers”.The Emergency Lawyers group said it had documented hundreds of arrests in the capital Khartoum. It said that in the “worst cases”, some captives had later been found dead with evidence of torture.The Sudanese army recaptured the city from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in March, against which it is fighting a bitter civil war that has killed tens of thousands in two years.The army did not respond to the BBC’s request for comment on Sunday.Throughout the…

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL — Systemic fraud is undermining gender quotas designed to boost the number of women in Brazilian politics. Political parties who support men also put forward “ghost candidates” – women who appear on the ballot but never campaign, and often never even vote for themselves. Out of hundreds of thousands of candidates in municipal elections in 2024, Global Press Journal found that 1,823 received zero votes — a key red flag. In São Paulo state alone, 81 cases are under investigation in trial courts and 103 are under appeal. Authorities have not disclosed how many ghost candidate cases…

English-born Terence Stamp, who burned brightly as a young actor in the 1960s, with praise heaped upon him for roles in “Billy Budd,” “The Collector” and “Far From the Madding Crowd,” memorably played the villain General Zod in the Superman films and was the highlight of Steven Soderbergh’s “The Limey,” died Sunday, his family confirmed to Reuters. He was 87. “He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come,” said the statement from his family. Stamp brought a fierce, blue-eyed stare…

Israel’s military has stepped up attacks on Gaza City as part of its expanded operations aimed at seizing the last major population centre in the enclave, forcing tens of thousands of starving Palestinians to flee again.The Gaza City neighbourhoods of Zeitoun, Sabra, Remal and Tuffah have particularly borne the brunt of the Israeli bombardments in recent days as a spokesperson for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Israel’s plans to forcibly displace Palestinians to southern Gaza would increase their suffering.Thousands of families have fled Zeitoun, where days of continuous strikes have left the neighbourhood devastated.…

Aug 17, 2025, 11:20 AM ETManchester United take on Arsenal at Old Trafford in the big game of the first Premier League weekend. United finished 15th last season, while Arsenal lost out on the Premier League title to Liverpool, but it’s a new season and anything can happen.The Gunners hand a debut to new striker Viktor Gyökeres, who made his name under Man United manager Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP, but United’s new striker Benjamin Sesko is only on the bench as Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha start. There was also no place for Rasmus Højlund in the United squad,…

Residents accuse officials of not warning them to evacuate as torrential rain, cloudbursts trigger deadly flooding.Climate change-induced flash floods have killed at least 337 people in northwestern Pakistan, according to the National Disaster Management Authority, while dozens remain missing after the area was hit by flash floods in recent days.In Kishtwar district, emergency teams continued rescue efforts on Sunday in the remote village of Chositi. At least 60 were killed and some 150 injured, about 50 of them critically.Mohammad Suhail, a spokesman for the emergency service, said 54 bodies were found after hours-long efforts in Buner, a mountainous district in…

Homa Bay — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned against harming foreign investors at county levels saying it damages bilateral relations and erodes investor confidence. Mudavadi, also the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said foreign investments just like local investments in our respective counties must be properly safeguarded. He has appealed to Governors, county leaders and locals to cultivate a culture of “welcome and protect”, underscoring how local missteps impose national costs. “Sometimes, how we manage Foreign Investments in our counties is absolutely critical.” noted the Foreign Affairs, CS. “Competition for Foreign Direct Investment is absolutely essential…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureArsenal team newsViktor Gyokeres, Arsenal’s new centre-forward, goes straight into the starting XI. Martin Zubimendi also starts in midfield, with Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera on the bench.Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White are preferred to Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jurrien Timber at full-back. In recent years Arsenal have been criticised for their bench strength. Not today.Arsenal (4-3-3) Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.Subs: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz.ShareUpdated at 10.26 EDTMan Utd team newsBryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha start, Benjamin Sesko is…