Former head of Human Rights Watch Ken Roth interviews journalist Emily Feng on identity and human rights in Xi´s China.
Emily Feng is an award-winning Chinese American journalist who spent a decade reporting from China and Taiwan. In 2022, Feng was barred from returning to the Chinese mainland and labelled a “race traitor” for her journalism.
Her recent book, Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China, tells the human stories of resistance and rebellion against the Chinese state’s vision of a unified national identity.
Los Angeles-based side Angel City wore shirts reading ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ before their National Women’s Soccer League home game against North Carolina.
The players’ show of support was a response to the ongoing raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the resulting protests in LA.
The club printed 10,000 T-shirts which read ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ on the front and ‘Los Angeles is for everyone / Los Angeles es para todos’ on the back.
Fans were handed shirts when they entered BMO Stadium, while Angel City management and coaching staff also wore them.
“‘Immigrant City FC’ points to the make-up of not just the city itself and how we represent it, but who our team is.
“Our team is made up of immigrants. Our staff is made up of immigrants. It’s just very plainly reflecting what and who we are as an organisation.”
Before kick-off singer and actress Becky G, an Angel City founding investor and LA native, read a statement from the club that was distributed in card form to supporters.
It read: “The fabric of this city is made of immigrants. Football does not exist without immigrants. This club does not exist without immigrants.”
Speaking after the 2-1 defeat, Angel City defender and club captain Ali Riley said: “Football, the game that we all love, we have it here because of immigrants.
“It’s played the way it is because of immigrants. This club that is such a huge part of me wouldn’t be here without immigrants.”
Earlier this week the NWSL Players Association released a statement in conjunction with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Players Association about the raids.
It read: “We stand with all people seeking safety, dignity, and opportunity, no matter where they come from or where they hope to go.
“Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We know not every situation is simple. But offering compassion should never be up for debate.”
The NWSL has not commented.
Last weekend Los Angeles FC fans unfurled an ‘Abolish ICE’ banner in the stands before kick-off and sat in silence throughout the 3-1 MLS victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Mexico’s Gold Cup match against the Dominican Republic in LA on Saturday passed without trouble.
On Friday Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum urged US authorities not to conduct immigration enforcement targeting fans at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israel’s attacks on his country could not have materialised without the agreement and support of the United States.
“We have well-documented and solid evidence of the support provided by American forces in the region and their bases for the military attacks of the Zionist regime,” Iran’s top diplomat told reporters during a news conference in the capital, Tehran, on Sunday.
He said, more importantly, US President Donald Trump has publicly and explicitly confirmed he knew about the attacks, that they could not have happened without US weapons and equipment, and that more attacks are coming.
“Therefore, the US, in our opinion, is a partner in these attacks and must accept its responsibility.”
Araghchi said Tehran has received messages from Washington through various intermediaries that it was not involved with Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Isfahan’s Natanz, but it “does not believe this claim” due to evidence to the contrary.
“It is necessary for the US government to clearly state its position and explicitly condemn the attack on nuclear facilities,” he said. “This act is condemned under international law, and our expectation is that the US government, in order to prove its good faith regarding nuclear weapons, will condemn the attack on a peaceful nuclear facility and distance itself from this conflict.”
Pointing out that the Israeli attacks came as Iran and the US were slated to hold a sixth round of nuclear negotiations mediated by Oman on Sunday, Araghchi emphasised that Israel “will do anything” to stop the talks and diplomacy, as it has done in the past.
‘Major strategic mistake’
Iranian authorities said the Israeli attacks, which have targeted residential and military areas in Tehran as well as many cities across the country since Friday, have killed at least 80 people, including civilians.
Multiple top-ranking commanders of the Iranian armed forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were also assassinated, as were a number of nuclear scientists and university professors.
Iran has so far launched two nights of retaliatory attacks on Israel’s Tel Aviv and Haifa, using hundreds of missiles and drones, which have led to at least 10 deaths and dozens of injuries.
Araghchi told reporters that Iran’s attacks overnight into Sunday started targeting Israel’s energy infrastructure after the Israeli army hit refineries, power stations and oil reserves across Iran.
As sounds of explosions and air defences rang across Tehran in the early hours of Sunday, Israel hit a fuel reserve in western Tehran’s Shahran neighbourhood that caused a massive fire. Authorities said the fire was contained after several hours and that most of the fuel in the reserve was taken out before the air raids.
On Saturday, the Israeli military hit Asaluyeh on Iran’s southern shores in the province of Bushehr, hitting Phase 14 of South Pars, the largest gasfield in the world.
Araghchi said the attack was a “major strategic mistake” that was likely carried out deliberately with the intention of dragging other nations into the war.
“The Persian Gulf region is extremely sensitive and complex, and any military development there could involve the entire region, and even the whole world,” he said, using the name of the Gulf, which is also commonly known as the Arabian Gulf.
Iran and Israel have said their attacks will continue for now, and the Israeli military on Sunday issued a threat to Iranians to stay away from what it called “military weapons production factories and their support institutions”, or risk being killed.
But Araghchi said Tehran is willing to stop if Israel halts its attacks, and urged the international community to intervene and condemn Israel.
‘National battle’
Iranian newspapers on Sunday dedicated their front pages to the war, with more hardline outlets manoeuvring on Iran’s attacks while others focusing on a sense of national unity.
Keyhan, whose editor-in-chief is appointed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, published the headline: “We will finish the war and Israel together”, and wrote about “unprecedented damages in occupied territories” caused by the Iranian missiles.
“National battle”, read a headline from the reformist Ham-Mihan, with Etemad newspaper writing about “Israel’s gamble on a minefield” and Sazandegi highlighting “Slap for Tel Aviv” in its headline story.
For the first time in nearly four decades, Iranian state television on Saturday broadcast a victory march. It was last heard in the 1980s during Iran’s eight-year invasion by neighbouring Iraq, which was backed and armed by major powers.
Mehdi Chamran, chairman of the City Council of Tehran, said the capital will soon be forced to use the same shelters used during that war, as well as metro stations and some car parks, as no new dedicated shelters have been built.
Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Sunday that all flights are cancelled until further notice and tried to assure people that measures are under way to ensure the state can provide basic necessities, including fuel, in case of a prolonged conflict.
Vehicles jam a highway as a fire blazes nearby in the oil depots of Shahran, northwest of Tehran, on June 15, 2025 [Atta Kenare/AFP]
The Tehran Chamber of Guilds announced that all business associations, grand bazaars and malls were open in the capital, but government workers were told to work remotely until at least Wednesday, in an indication that Tehran is expected to be hit again.
The Tehran Stock Exchange was also closed on Sunday, with its director saying the decision to keep it closed or open it for Monday will be taken on the day, considering Sunday night’s developments.
Iran’s currency, the rial, has taken another nosedive since the start of the latest conflict, having depreciated from about 840,000 against the US dollar before the Israeli attacks to about 955,000 on Sunday.
If you’re wondering what product the Love Island star turned beauty influencer, Molly-Mae, has been loving recently, not only do we know where you can shop your own, but it won’t break the bank
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Molly-Mae shares this £14 moisturiser is ‘one of her favourites of all time’(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
Molly-Mae Hague is always sharing her beauty tips and favourite products, recommending them to fans. Whether it’s skincare, makeup, or haircare, some products Molly-Mae loves aren’t always within the realms of your average budget. Recently, she’s been raving about one moisturiser that’s earned a spot in her top three favourites “of all time.” And the best part? It won’t break the bank.
Sharing her skincare routine with followers, Molly-Mae took to YouTube to tell her subscribers about one of her favourite moisturisers that she’s been swearing by for nearly a year. The cream that’s captured Molly-Mae’s heart? The Aveeno Face Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturiser, which is currently selling for £13.50 at Lookfantastic. It is also available at Boots and from select supermarkets like Sainsbury’s.
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Molly-Mae just shared with fans she’s been loving this Aveeno moisturiser for nearly a year(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/YouTube)
The gel moisturiser Molly-Mae loves is a lightweight, fast-absorbing cream that provides soothing and hydrating benefits, so it’s no surprise Molly-Mae (a well-known dry skin sufferer) loves this gem’s nourishing benefits.
This moisturiser is formulated for sensitive skin and is set to instantly hydrate your complexion. Its lightweight and fast-absorbing formula is infused with antioxidant-rich feverfew and nourishing prebiotic oat, which work in conjunction to quench dry skin and lock in moisture for up to 24 hours, making it an ideal choice if your skin is suffering in the summer heat or if, like Molly-Mae, your skin is on the drier side.
This dermatologist-recommended cream is designed to be used in the morning and evening for a visibly supple, smooth, and radiant result. It soothes and repairs the skin by restoring its moisture barrier. It also calms sensitive skin, leaving your complexion feeling comfortable and soothed.
This gel moisturiser retails for £13.50 and hasn’t just received Molly-Mae’s stamp of approval; it’s also amassed plenty of 5-star reviews from Lookfantastic customers. One thrilled shopper shares: “Love this cream. A little goes a long way, soaks into skin quickly, and leaves skin feeling soft and well moisturised.”
Another buyer raves, “This is the best moisturiser for sensitive skin. It keeps my skin hydrated without breaking me out.”
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A third raves: “Lovely moisturiser. Really does calm your skin and help keep it moisturised. It leaves skin feeling so soft. It’s not thick and creamy; it’s like a nice gel that leaves your skin silky soft and not sticky.”
Liam Gallagher has leapt to the defence of Oasis fans after Edinburgh Council officials were reportedly less than complimentary about them
Liam is not happy with what a local council said about Oasis fans (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Liam Gallagher has hit back at a local council after they reportedly branded Oasis fans ‘fat, drunk, lairy and old’ ahead of the band’s much-anticipated comeback reunion tour, which kicks off later this year.
The indie frontman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to have his say on what some Edinburgh Council officials had allegedly said in safety briefings, as Oasis are set to play three sell-out gigs at the 67,000 capacity Murrayfield Stadium in Scotland’s capital city in August.
According to reports, the council said some punters at the shows will mainly be “middle-aged men” who “take up more room:” They were also said to be concerned acts could pull out of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which also takes place in August, due to possible clashes with ‘rowdy’ Oasis fans heading to gigs nearby.
In an outburst on social media, a fuming Liam ranted: “To the Edinburgh council, I’ve heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f***ing stinks. I’d leave town that day if I was any of you lot.” He then added: “I’d love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council, bet there’s some real STUNNING individuals.”
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Liam and big brother Noel have patched things up and Oasis’ first gigs in 16 years start next month(Image: PA)
Outraged Oasis fans were quick to comment underneath with one writing: “Good on you for calling this out Liam.” Another said: “Thanks for standing up to this lot!” A third commented: “Well said.” A fourth joked: “Little do they know oasis fans are actually sexy, sober and well-behaved.”
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Stating there will be lots of younger fans too, a fourth said: “Just trying to get gossip spreading and s**t stirring for the Oasis reunion. They have nothing better to do than to try and be hateful. So many youngsters will be attending.” While a fifth pointed out: “Absolutely ridiculous comments from @Edinburgh_CC. When Liam did Knebworth solo, it was a brilliant, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with parents bringing their kids along. Rugby fans at Murrayfield cause more drunken trouble than a music-loving Oasis crowd ever could.”
Other said the band should move their gigs to Glasgow instead in retaliation if they aren’t welcome in Edinburgh. One fan posted: “Move it to Glasgow, its a 2nd home for you @liamgallagher.” Another wrote: “You should have played Glasgow Liam. I saw Oasis twice in 4 weeks in 2000, Murrayfield and Glasgow Green – and the Glasgow Green Crowd were well and truly mad for it.”
The Sun reported secret planning briefings from Edinburgh Council warned: “Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend. There is concern about crowds… as they are already rowdy… and the tone of the band.’
In an apparent dig at the weight of punters set to descend on Edinburgh for the iconic gigs, it added: “Middle-aged men take up more room. Consider this when working out occupancy.”
Officials are also said to expect “medium to high intoxication” from fans attending the gigs on the 8, 9 and 12 of August.
In a statement, City of Edinburgh Council Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Margaret Graham hit back at the claims and told the Mirror: “We’re very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year, which bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors.
“As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved – and Oasis are no different.
“No two events are the same in terms of requirements or planning and our multi-agency approach reflects this appropriately. We’re also working closely with residents in the local area to make sure these concerts pass off as smoothly as possible.
“Over the past few years, we’ve hosted many similar events and managed to strike the right balance between communicating well with residents and fulfilling the needs of major events and I have no doubt we can do so once again. We always look to learn lessons from previous years to update and improve on our plans.
“We’re all looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage this August and I’m sure that they’ll ‘live forever’ as some of the most memorable concerts ever performed at Murrayfield.”
The legendary Manchester-based band will be on stage together for the first time in 16 years next monthfor their mammoth Oasis Live ’25 tour. It comes as previously warring brothers Liam, 52, and Noel, 58, patched up their differences to get the band back together last year.
After almost two decades of arguing, the brothers left fans in a state of disbelief when they announced their sensational return – almost 15 years to the day of their split in August 2009.
In just a matter of weeks, they will take to the stage at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 4 for their first comeback show. This will be followed by a string of homecoming gigs in their native Manchester at Heaton Park and London’s Wembley Stadium. They then play Edinburgh and Dublin before turning it into a world tour with dates in Chicago, Mexico, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney and Sao Paulo.
Though things appear to be fine between the brothers now, Liam recently opened up to reveal what his one major regret about the band was. A fan asked him on social media: “How does it feel singing songs with ur brother again? Like old times?” Liam responded: “You know what it’s spiritual, but I can’t help think about all those wasted years, what a waste of PRECIOUS time.”
But could fans see the once-warring brothers again after their upcoming tour? Replying to a fan, Liam teased: “Let’s see how this tour goes and if we still love each other after it.”
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Richardson Hitchins called out Devin Haney after claiming a dominant win over George Kambosos Jr to retain his IBF light-welterweight title.
The 27-year-old headlined a show in his hometown New York for the first time and stopped Kambosos with a left hook to the body in the eighth round.
Hitchins was making his first defence of the title he earned by beating Liam Paro in December.
He dominated throughout at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, landing a far greater number of blows than Kambosos, a former world champion at lightweight.
After being floored in the eighth round, the Australian rose to his feet before the count of 10 but was still grimacing in pain and was unable to continue.
Victory meant Hitchins extended his unbeaten record to 20-0, including eight knockouts.
“I’ve been telling the boxing world I was coming and they should have listened,” he said.
“I told his [Kambosos’] dad: ‘If you love your son, you’ll stop the fight.’ He was tough, a true competitor, but I was just the better man tonight.”
Kambosos shocked Teofimo Lopez at the same venue in 2021 to become the unified lightweight champion.
But the 32-year-old then lost back-to-back fights to Haney and has now lost four of his past six fights for a 22-4 record.
Hitchins added: “I knew I had to go to some unsafe places to get some good shots off. I put myself in harm’s way.
“He caught me with a couple of good shots, but they didn’t hurt me, so I just went for the [finish].”
WBO champion Lopez entered the ring after the fight but Hitchins called out the unbeaten Haney, who moved up to welterweight to beat Jose Ramirez last month.
Haney later said on X: “We could get it at 147 (welterweight).”
