A Telegram channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers that offered revenge porn, hidden-camera videos and other non-consensual content of Chinese women has highlighted gaps in laws protecting victims of sexual abuse in China. The uproar over the online group comes after Chinese authorities have silenced public activism over women’s rights in recent years, even sentencing some activists to prison for promoting #MeToo. The Telegram channel called MaskPark, which offered pornographic content in Chinese, came to national attention in recent weeks and was quickly shut down by Telegram. But activists say alternate channels have already emerged, with only some being shut down. Now...
Wife Of Ousted President Yoon, And Ally, Indicted By Special Prosecutors
The wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former prime minister were indicted Friday as part of investigations into his administration and his attempt to overcome opposition by declaring martial law. Yoon set off South Korea’s most serious political crisis in decades when he attempted to overcome an opposition-dominated legislature that blocked his agenda by abruptly declaring martial law. His decree lasted only hours but triggered months of turmoil that paralyzed politics, disrupted foreign policy and rattled the economy. Yoon was impeached, then removed from office in April and rearrested last month after his conservative party lost a special election to choose...
A Show Of Shame: Manchester United Lose To Division Four Side
Manchester United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the second round by fourth-division side Grimsby Town. United conceded two goals in the first half but managed to fight back through Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire, leveling the score and sending the match to penalties. The six-time champions had a chance to seal the shootout when Matheus Cunha stepped up for the fifth penalty following a Grimsby miss earlier. However, he hit it straight into the arms of Christy Pym. The miss proved costly, as United eventually lost the shootout 12-11. It was the first time in the club’s...
Wolves Shift Focus To Arokodare After Christantaus Snub
Uche Christantaus has turned down a move to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Despite Wolves reaching an agreement with Getafe, the Nigerian forward decided the transfer isn’t the right step for him at this point in his career. In response, Wolves have shifted their attention to another Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare. The 24-year-old is reportedly open to the move, and talks are well advanced between Wolves and Belgian club Genk. Arokodare is currently valued at €20–€25 million. Arokodare is seen as an ideal fit for Vítor Pereira’s 3-4-2-1 system, thanks to his versatility, strong link-up play, and composure on...
Thai Court Dismisses Prime Minister Over Compromising Phone Call With Cambodian Leader
Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her position as prime minister, ruling that as the country’s leader she violated constitutional rules on ethics in a phone call with Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen. The ruling means she immediately loses her job, which she had held for about a year. Paetongtarn was suspended from her duties on July 1 when the court agreed to hear the case against her, and Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai took over her responsibilities. Paetongtarn’s leaked June 15 call with Hun Sen was aimed at easing tensions over competing claims to territory along...
UN Food Agency Chief Says Women And Children Are Starving In Gaza And Pressed Netanyahu On Aid
The head of the U.N. food agency said Thursday that it was “very evident” during her visit to Gaza this week that there isn’t enough food in the Palestinian territory and that she spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the urgent need for more aid. The world’s leading authority on food crises said last week the Gaza Strip’s largest city is gripped by famine, and that it was likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid. Cindy McCain, the World Food Program’s executive director, told The Associated Press that starvation was underway in Gaza. “I personally met mothers...
A ‘Joyful’ Girl And A Boy Who Loved Sports – Victims In Minneapolis Shooting Identified
Two children who were killed in an attack on a Catholic school in Minneapolis have been identified by their parents as Harper Moyski, a “joyful” big sister, and Fletcher Merkel, who loved “any sport that he was allowed to play”. While celebrating Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday, both Harper, 10, and Fletcher, 8, were killed in a gun attack that also injured 18 people. “Yesterday, a coward decided to take our eight-year-old son Fletcher away from us,” his father, Jesse Merkel, said in a news conference on Thursday, adding: “Please remember Fletcher for the person he was and...
Savinho Not For Sale, Manchester City Tell Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City have informed Tottenham Hotspur that Savinho is not for sale. Spurs submitted an offer worth €70 million for the Brazilian winger, but the bid was immediately rejected by City. Just a week ago, it appeared Savinho was on his way to Tottenham, with Manchester City reportedly targeting Rodrygo as his replacement. However, with the Real Madrid forward fully committed to staying at the Bernabéu, City opted to retain Savinho. Since returning from his loan spell at Girona last season, Savinho has become an important figure for Pep Guardiola’s side. The 20-year-old has featured in 48 matches, scoring three...