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Joshua Michals is accused of leaving partner and fellow student Zhe Wang to die in a ‘pool of blood’ American killed fellow Goldsmiths student ‘after she urged him to take an STI test after sex’, court told  An American student killed his Chinese partner in a “savage attack” after she urged him to take an STI test following sex, a court heard. Zhe Wang, 31, was found dead in a “pool of blood” by police last March after she was allegedly attacked by 25-year-old Joshua Michals, a fellow student at Goldsmiths, University of London. Michals is now on trial at…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested at his official residence in Seoul on Wednesday morning and was being questioned in the afternoon in connection with accusations he fomented an insurrection when he briefly declared martial law on December 3. More than 3,000 police officers and members of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) were involved in gaining access to Yoon’s official residence. The president has been holed up behind barbed wire and barricades for weeks, protected by a security team. The raid was the CIO’s second attempt to detain Yoon, whose legal team issued a statement from…

Plunging temperatures in recent weeks and the end of Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine have hurt gas inventories in the United Kingdom, the country’s main gas supplier Centrica said on January 10, warning that gas supplies were now”concerningly low.” Centrica reported that UK gas stocks were 26% lower last week than the same period in 2024, at about half full. The company added that the country had less than a week of stored gas to heat homes and businesses. On Saturday, the UK’s gas storage facilities were just 42% full, according to a tally by Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), Europe’s association of gas…

A documentary video has caused controversy in Taiwan after a Chinese businessman was filmed encouraging Taiwanese citizens to apply for Chinese IDs, apparently unaware that what he said would later become public. Lin Jincheng, the head of a startup incubator for Taiwanese youth in China’s Fujian Province, said in the video that those offered Chinese IDs would be allowed to retain their Taiwanese citizenship and passport, which would go against Taiwanese law. As indicated in the video, the supposed incentive is easier access for Taiwanese to the Chinese market. As Lin emphasized, Taiwanese with a Chinese ID could register a company in…

The international community is closely monitoring Iran’s nuclear ambitions, with the E3 grouping of the United Kingdom, France and Germany voicing their readiness to trigger the powerful “snapback” mechanism of UN sanctions if Tehran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons. The snapback is a diplomatic tool that is part of a faltering October 2015 nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), under which signatories agreed to lift crippling international sanctions related to Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for Tehran dismantling it. What is the JCPOA nuclear deal? The JCPOA allows Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear program for commercial,…

After his first anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq resigned over her links to the former Bangladeshi government, Keir Starmer has replaced her with Emma Reynolds who has lobbied for financial interests with China Starmer’s replacement for anti-corruption minister already embroiled in China lobbying row The Treasury has become embroiled in a new row just hours after the department’s anti-corruption minister was forced to resign, with questions mounting over the appointment of a minister who previously lobbied on behalf of financial interests with China. Emma Reynolds, who formerly served as the treasurer for the APPG on China, has been appointed as the…

Declan Rice singles out ‘ridiculous’ Arsenal teammate after beating Tottenham Declan Rice branded Myles Lewis-Skelly ‘ridiculous’ and ‘scary’ after his impressive performance in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Tottenham on Wednesday evening. Mikel Arteta’s side have closed the gap behind Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points as they came from behind to secure victory in the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Son Heung-min opened the scoring for Tottenham but Arsenal were level after the ball deflected into the net off Dominic Solanke from a corner. Leandro Trossard then struck shortly before half time to put the Gunners…

Social media abuse aimed at Kai Havertz’s wife sparks police investigation Police have begun enquiries into the social media abuse aimed at Kai Havertz’s wife after FA Cup defeat to Manchester United at the weekend. The German saw his penalty saved by Altay Bayindir in the shootout, which followed a 1-1 draw between the sides, with the miss proving decisive as the Red Devils went through. The former Chelsea man generally had a poor game, missing chances before the match reached penalty kicks. In the immediate aftermath of Arsenal’s surprise defeat at the Emirates, Havertz’s wife, Sophia, revealed the abusive…

Mikel Arteta responds to Rio Ferdinand call for Arsenal to sign new striker Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal are actively looking to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes after his side’s 2-1 win over Tottenham. The Gunners are now four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after they came from behind to secure victory in the north London derby on Wednesday night. Son Heung-min put Tottenham in front at the Emirates Stadium but Arsenal equalised after the ball deflected into the net off Dominic Solanke from a corner. Leandro Trossard then found the net with a low…

Ronnie O’Sullivan names his Masters favourite as he doubts Mark Selby belief Ronnie O’Sullivan has backed Judd Trump as the Masters favourite, saying Mark Selby is his closest challenge but lacks the belief to beat him. The quarter-final line-up is set, with Trump taking on Ding Junhui and Selby meeting Mark Allen in the last eight. Elsewhere, Shaun Murphy faces Neil Robertson and world champion Kyren Wilson plays Luca Brecel in a blockbuster set of fixtures played over Thursday and Friday. The Rocket – who pulled out of the tournament two days before he was due to defend his…