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Two Hong Kong democracy activists, John and Edward, have been denied UK visas due to riot convictions linked to anti-government protests. Their applications, submitted under the British National Overseas (BNO) visa scheme, were rejected, raising concerns that the UK is disregarding political persecution when assessing criminality from Hong Kong.
The HSBC Tower in Canary Wharf is set for redevelopment as HSBC prepares to vacate in 2027. The Qatar Investment Authority and Canary Wharf Group plan to transform the iconic building into a mixed-use space featuring a hotel, restaurants, leisure facilities, and offices, estimated to cost between £800 million and £1 billion.
Salem Rekoub, a Deliveroo worker, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for raping a woman he found semi-conscious at a bus stop. The assault, which occurred in July 2024, lasted 17 minutes and left the victim with multiple injuries and ongoing health issues.
The Wednesday letters page thinks there’s not enough time to make next year’s Call Of Duty, as a reader tries to predict the Switch 2.
Do you know what this year’s word means? Here’s a clue … Students do it a lot!
‘Want life to be different?’
Kourtney is now a mum to four.
He’s his double!
It looks like goodbye.
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