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Communist scandal – Chinese tennis star alleges sexual assault

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1 year ago

November 4, 2021

Well-known Chinese tennis star, Peng Shuai’s has accused a former high-ranking Chinese official of sexual assault

In a post on the popular China-based social media platform “WEIBO”, PENG says the former vice-premier forced her to have sexual relations with him.

This allegation has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through Beijing and is the first time such a serious allegation has been made against such a high-ranking figure.

China’s sexual assault laws are difficult to prove, and often do not fall in favour of the victim… meaning a prosecution in this case would be rare.

The post has since been deleted from social media and the former vice-premier has not commented on the allegations.

Meanwhile, searches for the tennis player have also seemingly been restricted.

In the post, PENG says “I will tell the truth about you”… “that afternoon I didn’t give my consent and couldn’t stop crying… you brought me to your house and forced me and you to have relations”.

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Emergency World Cup departure by England’s Raheem Sterling

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1 day ago

December 6, 2022

Holly Stearnes

In a nightmare situation for the English national football team, Raheem Sterling has returned home after intruder broke into his family residence

Football superstar Raheem Sterling has returned home on an emergency flight, after intruders broke into his family residence.

Police are investigating the burglary at Sterling’s home in a town called Leatherhead, just south of Central London.

Reports suggest a number of expensive items were stolen, including watches and other jewellery.

Sources close to Sterling say he is “shaken” and “concerned” about the wellbeing of his loved ones and wants to be home to “support his family.”

There have been nothing be best wishes and support from fellow team mates and staff.

“For the moment the priority is clearly for him to be with his family…

We are going to support that and make sure he has as much time as he needs…

At the moment it’s a situation where he needs time with his family and I don’t want to put him under any pressure with that…

Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing and family should come first.
Gareth Southgate – ENGLAND FOOTBALL MANAGER

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – International Friendly – England v Ivory Coast – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – March 29, 2022 England manager Gareth Southgate before the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

It comes as England get set for a big semi-finals match against France.

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China hides maskless crowd by editing World Cup broadcast

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1 week ago

November 29, 2022

Holly Stearnes

China has made an effort to hide the rest of the world from its citizens by editing out crowd scenes from World Cup coverage

A China coverup has come to light as the country attempts to censor its World Cup broadcast.

Protests against China’s strict zero-covid strategy are engulfing its major cities, as Chinese TV feeds are edited to steer clear of crowd scenes.

State television removed camera shots of maskless crowd goers and instead shows closeups of coaches and players.

So I thought it was BS that China’s govt broadcaster was censoring shots of fans at the World Cup due to lockdown anger back home. But it’s true.
Here are live feeds from SBS & CCTV (which has a 32 second delay). As ⁦@DreyerChina⁩ explained, CCTV avoids crowd close ups: pic.twitter.com/wWui0cTdkC
— Bill Birtles (@billbirtles) November 27, 2022

This has its citizens questioning why the rest of the world is getting on with normality, while they remain under strict lockdown.

The World Cup comes at a turbulent time for China, as millions remain shut away from the rest of the world.

It also comes just weeks after Xi Jinping secured a third term, with many are now demanding an end to his rein.

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Tech giant could bid for Man Utd

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2 weeks ago

November 25, 2022

Ahron Young

Apple could be the next owner of English football giant Manchester United.

Reports suggest the American tech giant is considering a billion-dollar bid to take over the club.

It was confirmed earlier this week that the American Glazer family’s ownership of the football club is set to end.

The family sent a note to the New York Stock Exchange saying they’re exploring “strategic alternatives” for the English football club.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is apparently keen to explore opportunities that owning Manchester United could provide, and is weighing up an official bid for the club in the region of $7 billion.