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SYLVIA HUI

SYLVIA HUI

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'Adolescence' will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm

The makers of Netflix's teenage drama “Adolescence” have sparked a conversation on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social media

'Adolescence' will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm
Crime|Europe

Court orders crossbow killer who murdered 3 women never to be released from prison

A former British soldier who pleaded guilty to the murder of three women at their family home north of London has been sentenced to a whole-life order, meaning that he would never be released from prison

Americas|Europe|Political|World

King Charles III welcomes Canada's Trudeau for talks overshadowed by Trump's annexation comments

Britain’s King Charles III has welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the monarch faces criticism in Canada over being silent about President Donald Trump’s repeated suggestions that the U.S. annex its northern neighbor

Europe|Technology

UK data protection watchdog investigating how TikTok uses children's personal data

The U.K.’s data protection watchdog says that it's investigating how TikTok uses the personal information of teenagers to deliver content recommendations to them when they use the social media platform

UK data protection watchdog investigating how TikTok uses children's personal data
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ex-Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims

A former leader of the Church of England is among several members of the clergy facing potential disciplinary action over the way the institution handled sexual abuse allegations

Americas|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Scientists hope these tiny froglets can save their species

London Zoo is celebrating the birth of 33 tiny endangered froglets after they traveled thousands of miles from the forests of southern Chile to London

Scientists hope these tiny froglets can save their species
Crime|Europe|Political

Why were warning signs missed for the UK teen who killed 3 girls in a stabbing rampage?

Six months after a teenage attacker stabbed three girls to death at a children’s dance class in England, new details about his background have sparked questions about how authorities repeatedly failed to spot the threat he posed

Why were warning signs missed for the UK teen who killed 3 girls in a stabbing rampage?
Arts|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens at London's V&A Museum

A major new exhibition is opening at London’s V&A Museum to honor and celebrate the life and iconic designs, as well as many more lesser-known creations by famed French designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

The legend lives on: New exhibition devoted to Chanel's life and work opens at London's V&A Museum
Arts|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

A new London exhibition highlights the untold stories of Black British fashion designers

A new exhibition is opening in London to chart for the first time the contributions Black British culture made to U.K. fashion and design history and to celebrate Black designers who haven't received public recognition

A new London exhibition highlights the untold stories of Black British fashion designers
Health

Scottish officials approve UK's first drug consumption room intended for safer use of illegal drugs

Scottish authorities have approved a multimillion pound drug consumption room

Scottish officials approve UK's first drug consumption room intended for safer use of illegal drugs
Celebrity|Entertainment

Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at age 82

Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his long and storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died

Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at age 82
Europe|News|Travel

The Flying Scotsman locomotive collided with another train in Scotland. Several people were injured

Several people have been injured after the Flying Scotsman steam locomotive was involved in a low-speed crash with another heritage train in the Scottish Highlands

The Flying Scotsman locomotive collided with another train in Scotland. Several people were injured
Health|News|World

UK prime minister wants to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes in England so eventually no one can

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed raising the legal age that people in England can buy cigarettes until it applies to the whole population

UK prime minister wants to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes in England so eventually no one can
Asia|Crime|News|World

An independent inquiry opens into alleged unlawful killings by UK special forces in Afghanistan

An independent inquiry has opened in the U.K. to examine claims that British special forces murdered dozens of Afghan men during counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan a decade ago

An independent inquiry opens into alleged unlawful killings by UK special forces in Afghanistan
Business|Crime|Finance|News|Sports

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone handed suspended sentence after pleading guilty to fraud

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has been given a suspended prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to a fraud charge over his failure to declare millions of dollars held in a trust in Singapore

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone handed suspended sentence after pleading guilty to fraud
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|News|World

Greta Thunberg was among climate activists detained at a protest to disrupt oil executives' forum

Greta Thunberg has been detained by British police alongside other climate activists who gathered outside a central London hotel to disrupt a major oil and gas industry conference

Greta Thunberg was among climate activists detained at a protest to disrupt oil executives' forum
Europe|News

Hundreds in Scotland told to evacuate as northern Europe braces for gale-force winds and floods

Hundreds of people are being evacuated from their homes and schools have closed in parts of Scotland, as much of northern Europe braces for stormy weather, heavy rain and gale-force winds from the east

Hundreds in Scotland told to evacuate as northern Europe braces for gale-force winds and floods
Crime|News|Sports

2 London police officers have been dismissed over the stop and search of a Black athlete couple

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed from the force after a disciplinary panel concluded that they committed gross misconduct over the stop and search of two Black athletes

2 London police officers have been dismissed over the stop and search of a Black athlete couple
Arts|Crime|Environment|Europe|News

Climate activists smash glass protecting Velazquez's Venus painting in London's National Gallery

Two climate change protesters have been arrested after they smashed a protective glass panel covering a famous Diego Velázquez oil painting at London’s National Gallery

Climate activists smash glass protecting Velazquez's Venus painting in London's National Gallery
Crime|Europe|News

4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet titled 'America,' at Churchill's birthplace

Four men have been charged over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born

4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet titled 'America,' at Churchill's birthplace
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Parents of a terminally ill baby lose UK legal battle to bring her home

A judge at Britain’s High Court has ruled that life support for a terminally ill 8-month-old baby should be withdrawn at a hospice or hospital

Parents of a terminally ill baby lose UK legal battle to bring her home
Europe|News

Why David Cameron is a surprising choice as new UK foreign policy chief after fateful Brexit vote

Many remember David Cameron as the man who took Britain out of the European Union

Why David Cameron is a surprising choice as new UK foreign policy chief after fateful Brexit vote
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

BBC says 2 more people have come forward to complain about Russell Brand's behavior

The BBC says two more people have come forward to complain about Russell Brand since the broadcaster launched a review into the actor and comedian’s behavior

BBC says 2 more people have come forward to complain about Russell Brand's behavior
Asia|Economy|Europe|News|World

King Charles welcomes South Korea's president with state banquet, mingles with K-pop band Blackpink

King Charles III has hosted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife at a glittering banquet at Buckingham Palace, as Britain rolled out the red carpet for a formal state visit aimed at strengthening trade and defense ties between the two countries

King Charles welcomes South Korea's president with state banquet, mingles with K-pop band Blackpink
Europe|Health|News

The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic's first wave, its top medical officer says

The U.K.'s chief medical adviser has told a public inquiry that Britain’s government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020

The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic's first wave, its top medical officer says

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