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Beijing has declared that only "patriots" should rule Hong Kong - and unveiled plans to change the city's electoral system to ensure just that. Candidates for election to the Legislative Council - Hong Kong 's parliament - will be vetted, according to the proposed changes. And elections scheduled for 2020, already postponed for a year, will be pushed back to 2022. "The rioting and turbulence that occurred in the Hong Kong society reveals that the existing electoral system in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has clear loopholes and deficiencies," said Wang Chen, vice chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, according to state media. The NPC, China 's annual parliament, is meeting in Beijing this week. The changes to Hong Kong's electoral system are only a proposal but will almost certainly be approved given the rubber stamp nature of the NPC. "Loopholes" is one of Beijing's favourite terms for describing aspects of … [Read more...] about Beijing declares only ‘patriots’ should rule Hong Kong as elections delayed again

LOVE Island Australia is here and the series is about to grace us with some of the finest minds the country has to offer. Just kidding, it's a parade of sex-mad reality stars, musclebound blokes and bikini-wearing beauties as usual - and it all kicks off this week. Here we reveal the characters we can look forward to seeing on ITV2 each night - from a born-again Christian to an X-rated Only Fans star. What could possibly go wrong in the villa this year? And what is the Australian word for "mugged off"? Let the trouble begin... THE GIRLS Cartier, 19 This lifeguard and born-again Christian has only one man in her life - Jesus. But she's looking for another. She says: "I love Jesus, he has changed the way I see things." However, she's also on the lookout for a "sexy and rugged" bloke to entertain her between bible study sessions. It's fair so say she might not be used to the Love Island chat-up techniques, admitting: "When I’m out, they just stare at me and that’s … [Read more...] about Meet the cast of Love Island Australia series two with an OnlyFans model, football star and international DJ

YOU'D be hard to find someone who doesn't know who Eddie Murphy is. But now his daughter Bella is making a name for herself in Hollywood. Who is Eddie Murphy's daughter Bella? Bella is a 19-year-old actress, who is following in her famous father's footsteps. Her dad Eddie is a household name thanks to his long career in the movies, which includes films like Beverley Hills Cop and The Nutty Professor. The actor has 10 children, and he had Bella on January 29, 2002 with his now ex wife Nicole Mitchell . You can follow Bella on Instagram at @bellamurphy , where she has many celebrity followers including Janet Jackson. Who does Bella play in Coming To America 2? Eddie has house rules that prevent his children from working in the entertainment industry until they become legal adults. But the actor allowed daughter Bella to break out in her acting career when she was just 17. Originally having asked to be an extra in Coming 2 America, Bella explained her … [Read more...] about Who is Eddie Murphy’s daughter Bella?

GOOGLE has vowed to stop selling ads based on your browsing history across multiple websites. The shock change to Google ads will start next year – and is a major boost for user privacy. Right now, Google can track you across the internet in the Chrome browser. When you browse various websites, digital cookies can log your movements. This data is then scooped up and used to sell you personalised ads. For a long time, Google and other advertisers have argued that seeing more relevant ads is better for users. But privacy campaigners have insisted that the level of tracking is now too pervasive – following your every move across the web. "As our industry has strived to deliver relevant ads to consumers across the web, it has created a proliferation of individual user data across thousands of companies, typically gathered through third-party cookies," said Google's David Temkin. "This has led to an erosion of trust." Apple made an early stand, regularly updating … [Read more...] about Google to STOP selling ads based on tracking your online movements

Cyprus has everything you could want for dreamy beach holidays thanks to its golden sandy shores and swim-friendly azure waters, not to mention the picturesque coastal walks and beautiful bays. While travel hasn't been on the cards over the last year, there's a glimmer of hope for holidaymakers as Cyprus has recently announced it would welcome back vaccinated Brits from May. Paired with Boris Johnson announcing that England's lockdown roadmap could see foreign travel resume from May 17, it's enough to have us dreaming about a sun-filled beach getaway. (Not to mention the likes of TUI , Mirror Holidays , Loveholidays and Thomas Cook are already offering up some tempting deals). For those with Cyprus on their wishlist, we've done the leg work and searched out some of the best beaches to have on your radar. Check out our pick of the top 10 beaches below... 1. Aphrodite's Rock , Paphos The legend goes that this beach was the birthplace of Roman goddess Aphrodite, … [Read more...] about Best beaches in Cyprus with golden sands and swim-friendly waters