Manhunt launched for maniac motorist over alleged Hogmanay murder bid

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe death by poisoning of Lin Qi, the billionaire Chinese film and TV producer who was set to work with Netflix on “The Three-Body Problem,” was unusual when initial details emerged in late December. The picture now emerging from Chinese media points to a carefully planned murder carried out by a jealous junior colleague who practiced his craft before eliminating his boss.Lin was admitted to hospital in Shanghai on Dec.

manhunt has been launched after a pensioner was brutally attacked in the middle of the day on a Scots street. The 72-year-old man was taken to hospital after he was set upon and beaten up near to the junction of Tomnahurich Street and Montague Row in Inverness.

Ayrshire-wide organisation dedicated to improving the mental health of men has launched its latest promotional campaign.Release Ayrshire is a ‘first-step chatting platform’ who are dedicated to supporting men and kids who are currently going through tough times.They were established almost three years ago and the group has a dedicated bunch of volunteers ready and waiting to help support those who reach out to them.Behind the organisation is Robbie Muir, aged 32, who was prompted to start

sexually assaulted in Airdrie. The 37-year-old victim was walking on Main Street near Honeywell Crescent, Chappelhall, around 8.10am on Friday January 15 when she approached by a male, aged between 13 and 17.The teen then touched her inappropriately over her clothing before running off in the direction of Hazelfield Grove.Police are now appealing for information from anyone who may be able to assist them in tracking down the suspect.

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After overtaking North America as the world's biggest box office last year, China's film market is off to a roaring start in 2021. The country's cinemas sold nearly $200 million worth of tickets over the New Year holiday, the strongest first weekend since record-keeping began in 2011.

direct to your inboxThe Royal Mint has launched a new set of 50 pence coins to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Decimal Day.Decimal Day in the United Kingdom and Ireland marks the the day on which each country decimalised its respective currency of pounds, shillings, and pence. In honour of the anniversary, several versions of the new limited edition 50p are available for purchase on the Royal Mint website.

thugs broke into a Wishaw man's home demanding money before brutally battering him. Two men in black hooded tops forced their way into the property North Kilmeny Crecent at around 10.30pm on Saturday January 9.They then demanded the 41-year-old gave them cash before seriously assaulting him and making off from the scene.

Police are appealing for information after a woman was the victim of an attempted robbery in Aberdeen.The 60-year-old was approached by another woman on Hilton Drive around 6.15am on Friday, January 8. The thug tried to grab her handbag, causing a struggle, before making off empty-handed.Police are now appealing to anyone who may have any information about the incident to come forward.She is described as aged in her 40s to 50s, of a larger build, with brown hair.She was wearing a dark jacket

Rebecca Davis editorAlibaba Group announced Tuesday that it will close down its streaming platform Xiami Music on Feb. 5, as it struggles to keep up with competitors Tencent Music and NetEase in China’s competitive digital music sector.Xiami Music will cease operations due to “business development-related adjustments,” pivoting to become more of a music industry service provider, the company said in an official statement posted to social media, thanking its fans.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSeveral Western media outlets have reported the disappearance of Jack Ma, China’s most prominent businessman, and co-founder of e-commerce and entertainment giant Alibaba.

Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., has accused his opponent in next week's runoff election, Democrat Jon Ossoff, of lying by failing to disclose his business ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Lin Qi, the Chairman and CEO of Chinese game developer Yoozoo and an executive producer on Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of The Three-Body Problem, has died after allegedly being poisoned by a colleague.

Netflix's high-profile plan to haveGame of Thronescreators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss adapt the bestselling Chinese sci-fi booksThe Three-Body Problem has been hit by a scandalous attempted-murder plot in Shanghai.

Lin Qi, Chairman and CEO of Chinese game developer Yoozoo and an executive producer on Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of The Three-Body Problem, has been hospitalized in what is alleged to be a poisoning attempt. A man the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government described as a “colleague” has been detained in what it said is an ongoing investigation.