The newest purge by Xi is aimed at the military.
Over a significant portion of 2023, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, the largest military in the world, has been subtly engulfed in a storm. Eminent generals have gradually vanished from public view behind the fortified military and political complexes in the Chinese capital. Some were later relieved of their jobs without cause, including the high-profile position of defense minister. The most definitive indication of a massive purge within China's military occurred last Friday, following months of intense public speculation and evasive non-answers from government spokespersons. Nine high-ranking PLA officers were removed from the nation's top legislative bodies. Although the National People's Congress (NPC) is merely a rubber stamp parliament, the constitution affords its members some protection from arrest and criminal punishment.
Vintage images provide a unique look at Mumbai’s red-light area from the 1970s.
The late American photographer was renowned for her ability to make subjects feel comfortable, but initially she had trouble making friends in the infamous red-light district on the outskirts of Mumbai society. She subsequently noted in the foreword to her 1981 book "Falkland Road, Prostitutes of Bombay" that "for ten years I tried to take photographs on Falkland Road and each time (I was) met with hostility and aggression" (Bombay being the name the British gave Mumbai before its name change in 1995). She described her early visits to the most populated city in India in the late 1960s. "The women pinched me and flung water and trash. Men would assemble in droves around me. My address book was once taken by a pickpocket; another time. A reprint of the book with over 70 of Mark's photos was widely praised for bringing attention to the predicament of sex workers, many of whom were forced into prostitution by pimps and madams and were physically and mentally ill. The book was "meant almost as a metaphor for entrapment, for how difficult it is to be a woman," she said in an interview with the New York Times magazine in 1987. President of the Mary Ellen Mark Foundation, Meredith Lue, told me via video conference that the photographer, who had a difficult upbringing, gravitated toward and connected with those who were vulnerable. "These are typically small communities of people, mostly young people or women who have kind of fallen behind or not given much thought."
Is it still safe to go to Iceland, and will volcanic eruptions disrupt European flights?
A volcano has erupted spectacularly in southwest Iceland - a month after large cracks opened up nearby.
A year after a nearly catastrophic snowplough accident, Jeremy Renner provides an update on his recuperation.
The Marvel star, 52, broke more than 30 bones after he was run over by his six-tonne snowplough on 1 January 2023.
Britney Spears says she will ‘never return to music industry’, ending new album rumours
Writing on Instagram, the pop star said claims she is working on a new album are "trash". She revealed she now prefers working as a "ghostwriter" and has penned music…
Spice Girls’ 30th anniversary celebrated in Royal Mail stamp collection
The group join The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Rolling Stones and Iron Maiden in being honoured with their own stamps.
Experts expect that “others are bound to follow suit” after HSBC became the latest lender to lower mortgage rates.
The UK's average two-year mortgage rate fell to 5.92% on Wednesday, according to Moneyfacts. Both Halifax and Leeds Building Society slashed deals earlier this week.
Who is the gaming boss who took the Epic fight to Apple and Google?
Although Fortnite has been profitable for years, the owner of the developer Epic has left even more money on the table by challenging Google and Apple. As a result, the game is no longer available on two of the most well-known gaming platforms worldwide. Each match begins with one hundred participants dreaming of triumph and dressed as their favorite characters; however, only the last person standing declares victory and gets to dance over their rivals. Although his battle is far from done, Tim Sweeney, the head of the studio that created it at Epic, is feeling similarly joyful following a significant court victory over Google, which was fueled by Fortnite's popularity. Since 2017, the game has gained popularity across culture, expanding to include
Brother of Angelina Jolie assumes leadership following Brad Pitt’s divorce
Angelina Jolie's brother steps in after Brad Pitt divorce
Meghan Markle does not catch any “big fish,” so she stays “pretty quiet.”
Meghan Markle remained lowkey and insignificant in 2023