MP refused entry to Hong Kong tells of her ‘chilling’ treatment
A Liberal Democrat MP who was denied entry to Hong Kong on a family visit has said it should be a "wake-up call" to all parliamentarians.
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MP refused entry to Hong Kong to visit newborn grandson
A Liberal Democrat MP has been denied entry to Hong Kong where she was due to visit her newborn grandson.Wera Hobhouse landed at Hong Kong airport on Thursday after a 13-hour flight - only to be detained by security, questioned, and put on a return flight to the UK, she told The Times.She had been due to visit her three-month-old grandson and described Chinese authorities' actions as a "cruel and upsetting blow"."My son was waiting at the other end at […]
Do the all-female Blue Origin rocket crew count as astronauts? And what Katy Perry sang in space
It's been more than 60 years since a woman travelled into space without a man. And now six of them are blasting off from Earth.Popstar Katy Perry, author Lauren Sanchez, journalist and TV presenter Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and filmmaker Kerianne Flynn are due to launch in Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket today.It will be the latest flight of the New Shepard programme, named NS-31, and is aiming to "create a lasting […]
The art of doing a deal with Trump
Donald Trump boasts that he is the king of dealmakers. His 1987 ghostwritten bestseller, The Art Of The Deal, turned the New York City nepo babe into a national figure.This in turn, led to him playing the boss in the TV show The Apprentice, and that became his calling card to becoming the president of the United States twice.That, at least, is the view of men who bitterly regret giving Trump his leg-ups to the top. Tony Schwartz, the author […]
Low-level drinkers ‘have increased cancer and cardiovascular risk’
Low-level drinking can increase your chances of cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.Research conducted by the Behavioural Insights Team, on behalf of the charity Alcohol Change UK, examined the drinking habits of more than 4,000 UK adults.It found that people who consumed alcohol within the NHS guidelines had worse health than non-drinkers.Compared to people who never consumed alcohol, rates of cardiovascular disease increased from 1% to 5%, for cancer it went from 1% to 4%.The study also […]
Asylum system leading people to ‘consider taking their own lives’
A leading mental health charity is warning the asylum system is increasing the risk of suicide among asylum seekers and refugees.Content warning: this article contains references to suicideThe Mental Health Foundation says the way the asylum system is set up is "consistently undermining and damaging asylum seekers' mental health", leading to an increased risk of suicide.The charity's chief executive, Mark Rowland, told Sky News the current system, which prevents people from working for 12 months, is creating an "emergency situation".He […]
Number of dead in nightclub roof collapse disaster rises to 225
Number of dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse disaster rises to 225 | World News | Sky News Politicians, athletes and a fashion designer were among those enjoying live music before the disaster in Santo Domingo on Tuesday.Sunday 13 April 2025 01:50, UK Image: The roof collapsed during a concert. Pic: AP Why you can trust Sky NewsThe number of people who have died after a nightclub roof collapsed in the capital of the Dominican Republic has risen to […]
Major incident declared after gas explosion causes house collapse
A major incident has been declared in Nottinghamshire after a gas explosion caused a house to collapse.There is still a "substantial emergency service presence" in place after the explosion in John Street, Worksop just after 7.30pm on Saturday.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) declared it a "major incident" and said "multiple houses in and around John Street have been evacuated".Nearby Crown Place Community Centre has been opened as a "place of safety", the service said. Around 20 people have sought […]
US-Iran talks exceeded expectations – but the first round was the easy bit
The talks in Muscat lasted only two hours.The two delegations - Iran and the US - were in separate rooms, with Oman's experienced and respected foreign minister Badr Albusaidi acting as host and go-between.The brevity shouldn't be read as a sign of failure - this should be seen as an opening act, a trust-building exercise where both sides lay out their starting positions and lay the ground for further talks.Read more: Iran says 'indirect US talks' over nuclear programme took […]
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