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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.

A British man has died after his car was swept into a river during severe flooding in Olivella, Spain, prompting a coordinated search and rescue operation.

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.

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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.

Police Service of Northern Ireland is pursuing on-the-run murderer Gary Anderson, who failed to return to Maghaberry Prison after being granted temporary release for his father’s funeral. The 29-year-old, sentenced to 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly in 2023, has not been seen for four days.

Vivi Koroma Kala, a marketing professional with 16 years of experience, remains unemployed two months after being made redundant. Despite numerous job applications, she has faced numerous automated rejections, raising concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in hiring processes and potential biases against non-white applicants.

A 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial mound, Fire Beacon Cairn, near Crowcombe in Somerset, has been vandalised. The landowner reported incidents of rocks being removed, prompting alerts to Historic England. Damage assessment and repairs will follow as officials emphasise the site’s historical significance.

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