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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Student jailed for more than 25 weeks for attacking 5 at Hong Kong campus
A student has been given more than 25 weeks in prison after admitting to attacking a woman who asked him to turn down the volume on his phone, and striking another four people, including two police officers, at a university campus in Hong Kong. Advertisement Wang Haoyu, 23, was sentenced on Friday after earlier pleading guilty to two counts of common assault, a count of theft, criminal damage, another for obstructing a police officer in the due execution of duty and a wounding charge over the incident at City University on March 31. Psychiatrists said the defendant, who is from mainland China, showed signs of struggling to control his emotions and interacting with other people. Magistrate Li Chi-ho of West Kowloon Court said on Friday that Wang's crimes were 'very serious'. He noted that the defendant had made no effort to calm down even after police arrived at the scene. 'Your behaviour was barbaric, showing you disregarded the law. Our society won't accept that,' Li told the defendant. Advertisement 'Your emotional issues cannot be used as an excuse for your misbehaviour.'
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Student jailed for more than 25 weeks for attacking 5 on Hong Kong campus
A student has been sentenced to more than 25 weeks in prison after admitting to attacking a woman who asked him to turn down the volume on his phone, and striking another four people, including two police officers, on a university campus in Hong Kong. Advertisement Wang Haoyu, 23, was sentenced on Friday after earlier pleading guilty to two counts of common assault, a count of theft, criminal damage, another for obstructing a police officer in the due execution of duty and a wounding charge over the incident at City University on March 31. Psychiatrists said the defendant, who is from mainland China, showed signs of struggling to control his emotions and interacting with other people. Magistrate Li Chi-ho of West Kowloon Court said Wang's crimes were 'very serious'. He noted that the defendant had made no effort to calm down even after police arrived at the scene. 'Your behaviour was barbaric, showing you disregarded the law. Our society won't accept that,' Li told the defendant. Advertisement 'Your emotional issues cannot be used as an excuse for your misbehaviour.'
Elle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Real Reason Taylor Swift Skipped The American Music Awards
Taylor Swift's absence from Monday evening's American Music Awards has suitably sent the Swifties into overdrive with hypotheses as to why the star might have chosen to skip the event. Fans were anticipating Swift's arrival on the red carpet at the event in Miami, Florida, but when she didn't show up, they flocked to social media to share their theories as to why. FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE One user quipped, 'TAYLOR SWIFT HAS ARRIVED AT THE 2025 AMAS RED CARPET #AMAS,' along with a photo of somebody in a snake costume, while another meme read, 'Me waiting for Taylor Swift to show up at the AMAs.' Swift, who holds the record for the most AMA wins with 40 under her belt, failed to secure any new gongs on Monday but was nominated in six categories for her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Favourite Touring Artist, Collaboration of the Year, Favourite Female Pop Artist and Favourite Pop Album. Fans have deduced that Swift, who was largely believed to be announcing Reputation (Taylor's Version) to the world at the award show, may have missed the ceremony because Swift and her partner, Travis Kelce, are allegedly engaged and are waiting to reveal the news to the world. A sighting of the couple on a dinner date in Florida at the weekend seemed to confirm that, despite a notable lack of public appearances of late, they are still very much together and thriving. Swift and Kelce are yet to make their first official red carpet debut together, with some fans thinking that it may come at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on June 21 instead. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Naomi May is a freelance writer and editor with an emphasis on popular culture, lifestyle and politics. After graduating with a First Class Honours from City University's prestigious Journalism course, Naomi joined the Evening Standard as its Fashion and Beauty Writer, working across both the newspaper and website. She is now the Acting News Editor at ELLE UK and has written features for the likes of The Guardian, Vogue, Vice and Refinery29, among many others.
RTHK
21-05-2025
- RTHK
CityU hopes to get rid of gates next year
CityU hopes to get rid of gates next year CityU president Freddy Boey says they want to welcome guests from all over the world, but plans are needed to protect the interests of the university and the public. Photo: RTHK City University said on Wednesday that it will seek to remove its gates by the beginning of next year. Currently, students and staff of the university are required to tap their cards at all gateways to enter, while members of the public are required to register their visit three working days in advance. The university's president, Freddy Boey, said they want to welcome guests from all over the world, but plans are needed to protect the interests of the university and the public. "Of course we welcome people to come and look at the campus and get inspired. If young people can come in and be inspired, I'll be very happy," he said. "But at the same time, we need for the campus to have some reasonable safety. For example, people wandering into laboratories that may contain dangerous chemicals, expensive equipment, and so on," he added. Boey said the university will take small steps at a time and start by moving the gates further back so more areas can be opened to the public. The university head said for example, the turnstiles have been moved to accommodate a newly renovated tunnel, which connects the campus and Festival Walk. CityU said the 50-metre tunnel, filled with LED screens, will showcase elements of Sham Shui Po district where the university is located, and become a new tourist hotspot so visitors can take pictures and learn about the area.
RTHK
21-05-2025
- RTHK
CityU hopes to get rid of gates next year
CityU hopes to get rid of gates next year CityU president Freddy Boey says they want to welcome guests from all over the world, but plans are needed to protect the interests of the university and the public. Photo: RTHK City University said on Wednesday that it will seek to remove its gates by the beginning of next year. Currently, students and staff of the university are required to tap their cards at all gateways to enter, while members of the public are required to register their visit three working days in advance. The university's president, Freddy Boey, said they want to welcome guests from all over the world, but plans are needed to protect the interests of the university and the public. "Of course we welcome people to come and look at the campus and get inspired. If young people can come in and be inspired, I'll be very happy," he said. "But at the same time, we need for the campus to have some reasonable safety. For example, people wandering into laboratories that may contain dangerous chemicals, expensive equipment, and so on," he added. Boey said the university will take small steps at a time and start by moving the gates further back so more areas can be opened to the public. The university head said for example, the turnstiles have been moved to accommodate a newly renovated tunnel, which connects the campus and Festival Walk. CityU said the 50-metre tunnel, filled with LED screens, will showcase elements of Sham Shui Po district where the university is located, and become a new tourist hotspot so visitors can take pictures and learn about the area.
