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UK to summon Chinese ambassador after convictions over spying on Hong Kong dissidents

The two men were found to have carried out intel gathering missions on political dissidents residing in the UK wanted by Chinese authorities. One witness reported the pair threatened to arrest him on foreign soil due to his continued opposition.

Euronews

Local elections 2026: When do polling stations close and is there an exit poll?

There are a total of 1,817 seats up for grabs in London on Thursday

Evening Standard

Car allegedly ‘driven at Jewish schoolboys’ investigated as religiously aggravated assault, police say

No injuries were reported from the incident that took place at around 3.40pm in Holders Hill Road, Barnet, on April 20

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Cocoa Prices Surge on El Niño Fears

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Thursday closed up +292 (+7.06%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +189 (+6.09%). Cocoa prices on Thursday extended this week's sharp rally, with NY cocoa posting a 3-month high and London cocoa posting a 3.5-month high. Cocoa prices surged...

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UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain

A U.K. border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting China’s spy agency by conducting “shadow” policing operations in Britain

The Independent UK

Woman killed by partner at home in London feared ‘he was on the warpath’, court hears

Weeks before her death, Annabel Rook, 46, from Stoke Newington, left her sister a voice message about Clifton George’s abusive behaviour

The Guardian - UK

UK: Border force officer convicted in Chinese intelligence spying case

A Border Force officer has been convicted in London for aiding Chinese intelligence in spying on Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Chi Leung “Peter” Wai used confidential immigration data to identify and monitor activists, operating as part of a "shadow policing" network. He was found guilty under the National…

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London local elections: Which boroughs have mayors and who will win?

Residents in Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon will cast their votes to appoint a mayor for their council

Evening Standard

All the cancelled London flights as airlines slash schedules amid jet fuel shortages

Dozens of flights from the capital have already been cancelled in May and many more are expected due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Evening Standard

Sir Ian McKellen: ‘We’ve forgotten how to subsidise the arts’

Sir Ian stars in The Christophers, a film about two siblings as they hire a forger to complete their father’s unfinished work.

Evening Standard

Blue chips falter amid wait for Middle East deal

The oil price fell back amid continued hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran.

Evening Standard

UK Scientology buildings targeted for ‘speed runs’ as TikTok trend spreads

Police see off gatherings of teenagers in London and Edinburgh after videos of similar stunts in US go viral

The Guardian - UK

Border official and ex-Hong Kong chief guilty of spying for China

Peter Wai, 40, and Bill Yuen, 65, conducted ‘shadow policing’ operations on Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters living in the UK.

Evening Standard

El Niño Concerns Push Cocoa Price Sharply Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +257 (+6.22%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +175 (+5.64%). Cocoa prices today added to this week's surge, with NY cocoa posting a 2.75-month high and London cocoa posting a 3.5-month high. Cocoa is rallying sharply today...

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Evening Standard

Jack Thorne on Let The Right One In and why Adolescence 'isn't an instruction manual'

Adolescence writer Jack Thorne talks to us about his adaptation of the lauded vampire book/film which has just opened in London

The Independent UK

Chinese ambassador summoned after two men found guilty of ‘shadow policing’ operations on British soil

The duo’s targets included pro-democracy protesters and Hong Kong dissidents

Radio France Internationale

Tennis stars raise French Open boycott threat in fight for more prize money

Tennis stars campaigning for more prize money at the Grand Slam tournaments in Melbourne, Paris, London and New York raised the prospect of boycotting the French Open to force organisers to share more of the money generated by the international circuit's most prestigious competitions.

Evening Standard

Border Force official among two men guilty of 'shadow policing' for China on British soil

Dual Chinese-British nationals Peter Wai, 38, and Bill Yuen, 65, were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service

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Man convicted of sex harassment on London train in first use of new law

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UK murder case: Man accused of stabbing partner 22 times and triggering gas explosion

In a shocking courtroom drama, a man faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing his partner 22 times during a heated dispute, subsequently igniting a gas explosion that wreaked havoc on their London neighborhood.

Evening Standard

Green mayoral candidate under fire for ‘blocking’ letter praising police for Golders Green response

Councillor Zoë Garbett, who co-leads the Green Party in Hackney, raised objections to the proposed missive

The Independent UK

Third arrest made over attempted arson at north London synagogue

Officers were called to the synagogue during the early hours of 15 April

Evening Standard

Third person arrested after attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

No damage was caused to the building in the early hours of April 15.

Evening Standard

Camilla given fan from coronation portrait on visit to museum’s new exhibition

Camilla opened The Fan Museum’s new Monarchy exhibition in Greenwich as part of her role as its patron.

Evening Standard

Three jailed for life over ambush murder of teen in west London park

Tyler Donnelly, 19, was subjected to a ‘brutal’ knife attack in Feltham in January 2024

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