United Kingdom
US man convicted of murdering Chinese woman in London
A 26-year-old U.S. man has been convicted of murdering a 31-year-old Chinese graduate student in her south London flat after a violent confrontation over sexual health testing. What happened: Joshua…
Second racially motivated sexual assault of Sikh woman shakes UK community
U.K. authorities have charged a 32-year-old Birmingham man with rape and other offenses following what police describe as a racially aggravated attack on a Sikh woman in her 20s in Walsall, the…
UK Sikhs demand justice after alleged hate crime sexual assault
An alleged racially motivated sexual assault against a British-born Sikh woman has sparked community outrage and calls for justice in West Midlands, England. “You don’t belong”: The woman in her 20s…
Vietnamese human smuggler wants UK to increase anti-illegal immigration effort
A repentant Vietnamese human smuggler has spoken out, urging the U.K. government to increase its efforts in publicizing the difficulties for illegal immigrants to find job in the country as a…
UK restaurant is letting go of its ‘pho’ trademark after massive backlash
U.K.-based Pho Restaurant reportedly filed a request to surrender its trademark on the word “pho” following intense backlash on social media. What the restaurant is saying: Pho Restaurant trademarked…
‘Blessing scams’ targeting Asian seniors are on the rise worldwide
A rising number of Chinese communities in the U.K. are falling victim to “good luck blessing” scams, which exploits cultural beliefs and fears. The scam primarily targets elderly Chinese women and…
UK restaurant chain responds to latest backlash over ‘Pho’ trademark
U.K.-based chain Pho Restaurant has issued a statement in response to renewed backlash over its trademark of the word “Pho.” About the trademark: Founded in 2005 by Stephen and Juliette Wall, Pho…
UK pho restaurant that tried to trademark ‘Pho’ hit with renewed criticism
Pho, a white-owned pho restaurant chain with multiple outlets in the U.K., is receiving renewed criticism after TikToker @iamyenlikethemoney recently revisited its trademarking of the word “Pho.” In…
Ramen hacks trend boosts British company’s ramen sales
U.K. online grocer Ocado has reportedly seen a surge in ramen sales on its website. Experts are attributing this rise to a TikTok trend that has users sharing creative ways to enhance their instant…
British woman pleads guilty to role in baby monkey torture network
Adriana Orme, a 56-year-old woman from Worcestershire, England, pleaded guilty to her involvement in a baby monkey torture network that spanned across Asia, the U.S. and the U.K. Orme, who admitted…
More Asian students are choosing Asian countries to learn English: study
A new study from the British Council published on Aug. 13 found that Asian students are increasingly choosing to study English in closer countries like China rather than moving to traditional…
Asian man dragged out of car amid violent UK riots
Videos posted to social media capture a mob of racist rioters in Hull, England, dragging an Asian man out of his car and vandalizing it amid widespread riots in Britain. These riots emerged following…
SM Entertainment to debut world’s 1st British K-pop boy group
SM Entertainment unveiled its first British K-pop boy group, Dear Alice, at a press conference in London on Thursday. The five-member group — composed of Blaise Noon, Dexter Greenwood, James Sharp,…
King Charles references ‘Pokemon,’ ‘Hello Kitty’ during state banquet
King Charles made a surprising “Pokemon” reference while hosting a Japanese state banquet attended by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Tuesday. “I am only sorry to report that I haven’t had any…
Teen becomes first ever cured of extremely rare syndrome
A teenager has become the first person in the world to be cured of a rare genetic disease affecting just 21 known individuals globally. Key points:
Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu qualify for Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Japan’s Naomi Osaka and English tennis star Emma Raducanu have secured their respective countries’ qualifying spots for the Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) Finals on Friday and Saturday. Key points:
Asian restaurant slams influencer’s request for free meal in exchange for exposure
Lucky Ramen and Sushi, a pan-Asian restaurant in Manchester, England, publicly slammed an unnamed influencer’s request for a free meal in exchange for social media exposure. Exposing the influencer:…
UK man answers with racism after being called ‘tubby’ by Asian man
A man in Leicester, England, was ordered to pay a fine and other fees after pleading guilty to racially harassing an Asian man who called him “tubby.” What happened: Ross Everett, 26, was on his way…
Pakistani British teen with IQ higher than Einstein’s calls for more support for gifted students
Mahnoor Cheema, a 17-year-old student in Britain with an IQ of 161, is advocating for better support for gifted students in state schools. About the student: Cheema, who arrived in Britain from…
Drinking 3 cups of tea daily could delay aging, study suggests
Scientists at China’s Sichuan University found that daily tea consumption could extend people’s lifespans. Key findings: Their research, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific in…
Viral video of Chinese tourists’ confrontation with UK pianist sparks debate
A viral video captured the confrontation between a group of Chinese tourists and a piano-playing YouTuber at a train station in London. A confrontation erupts: British pianist Brendan Kavanagh, also…
Emma Raducanu loses Australian Open match after falling ill
Emma Raducanu ended her Australian Open run Thursday after having to deal with a physical issue during the deciding set against China’s Yafan Wang. What happened: Raducanu, 21, called for medical…
Men with bisexual, risk-taking gene variants tend to have more kids: study
A new study from the University of Michigan (U-M) suggests that genetic variants tied to male bisexual behavior and risk-taking are linked to more offsprings. Major findings: The study, published in…
Railway worker who saved 29 lives honored in the UK
A railway station assistant in the U.K. has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his remarkable efforts in preventing 29 suicides. About the honoree: Rizwan Javed, a…
Smuggler behind deaths of 39 Vietnamese in the UK ordered to pay families
A human trafficker who caused the deaths of dozens of Vietnamese illegal immigrants in the United Kingdom was ordered by a court on Friday to compensate the victims’ families. What happened:…
Korean cuisine ranks as cheapest cuisine to cook at home: UK study
A new U.K. report finds that Korean cuisine is the “most cost-effective” cuisine to cook at home on average for a single person or a family of four. What the statistics say: In its study, Asian…
British Navy dumps 90-year-old Chinese laundrymen tradition
The British Navy is reportedly ending its century-old tradition of Chinese laundrymen serving on its ships over fears that China is ramping up its spying efforts. Revealing the news: The report of…
Oxford drops college renaming after Vietnam billionaire’s failed $189 million donation: report
A constituent college at Oxford University has scrapped plans to rename itself after a Vietnamese billionaire after her donation failed to see the light of day, according to a report. Background:…
Viral web series on teapot’s escape from the British Museum to become a film
The upcoming animation will follow multiple Chinese cultural relics that have been in the British Museum for over 100 years
Suspected Chinese spy in UK Parliament denies allegations, cites efforts to expose Beijing ‘threats’
“Given what has been reported, it is vital that it is known that I am completely innocent,” the alleged spy said
Chinese children significantly outperform their white British peers across education, career: report
A government report by the U.K.’s Social Mobility Commission revealed that children of Chinese descent in the U.K. significantly outperform their white British peers across various aspects of…
Sushi surpasses classic sandwich as UK’s lunch of choice, according to grocery chain
Sushi has become the U.K.’s fastest growing lunchtime treat, surpassing the classic sandwich, according to the country’s leading grocery chain. The premium Clubcard Meal Deal: The demand for the…
UK zoos confirm Chinese zoo’s standing bear is real as ‘costume’ allegations persist
A pair of zoos in the U.K. have indirectly backed the Chinese zoo that found itself in hot water after a sun bear in one of its exhibits was suspected of being a person in costume. Background:…
After wrist surgery, Emma Raducanu spotted helping elderly couple get off a bus
British Tennis champ Emma Raducanu is making headlines after being seen assisting an elderly couple while incognito. What happened: Raducanu, 20, was spotted holding the hand of an elderly woman as…
UK to limit student admission to ‘low value’ degrees that don’t lead to jobs
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson characterized the measures as “an attack on the aspirations of young people”
Watch: English schoolboys duke it out in wholesome ‘rap battle’ in Mandarin
A TikTok video showing English students having a wholesome “rap battle” in Mandarin has gone viral. Key details: Shared on TikTok by user @havu2904 on July 7, the video has since garnered over 3.4…
