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Turkey’s melting pot: a foodie break in Istanbul

Turkey’s melting pot: a foodie break in Istanbul

1 year ago 210

UK’s top-secret plan to deploy British-made hypersonic missiles by 2030 – and weapon could hit Moscow in just 24 minutes

UK’s top-secret plan to deploy British-made hypersonic missiles by 203...

1 year ago 392

Maria Feliciana dos Santos dead – ‘world’s tallest woman’ dies aged 77 after 7ft3 basketball player became global star

Maria Feliciana dos Santos dead – ‘world’s tallest woman’ dies aged 77...

1 year ago 501

Hundreds more arrests at US student protests over Gaza

Hundreds more arrests at US student protests over Gaza

1 year ago 195

A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life

A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region ...

1 year ago 448

Ukrainian women ‘luring starving Russian soldiers to their deaths with poisoned CAKES’ in WW2-style resistance plot

Ukrainian women ‘luring starving Russian soldiers to their deaths with...

1 year ago 332

‘We need free air con’: Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heatwave, jeepney strike

‘We need free air con’: Philippines suspends in-person classes due to ...

1 year ago 406

Reckless Putin is deadly serious about ‘confronting’ West – and nukes shouldn’t be ruled out, warns former US ambassador

Reckless Putin is deadly serious about ‘confronting’ West – and nukes ...

1 year ago 381

Hong Kong’s domestic national security law subject to ‘rigorous’ legislative process with measures to protect innocent, justice chief says

Hong Kong’s domestic national security law subject to ‘rigorous’ legis...

1 year ago 324

Hong Kong duo help propel London college to record-breaking triumph in UK’s ‘toughest team quiz’ University Challenge

Hong Kong duo help propel London college to record-breaking triumph in...

1 year ago 249

Some are born lucky, so the left shouldn’t flinch from giving others a helping hand | Sonia Sodha

Some are born lucky, so the left shouldn’t flinch from giving others a...

1 year ago 269

Ireland pledging emergency legislation to send asylum seekers back to the UK

Ireland pledging emergency legislation to send asylum seekers back to ...

1 year ago 200

Incredible plans for Europe’s first hyperloop that zips commuters between cities in MINS as groundbreaking test begins

Incredible plans for Europe’s first hyperloop that zips commuters betw...

1 year ago 198

A family ferry trip across to Dublin has its fair share of drama

A family ferry trip across to Dublin has its fair share of drama

1 year ago 198

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has carried 10 million vehicles since opening, Xinhua says after US outlet’s ‘ghost bridge’ report

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has carried 10 million vehicles since op...

1 year ago 419

Myanmar’s opposition foreign minister urges China to stop ‘arms deals’ with ruling junta

Myanmar’s opposition foreign minister urges China to stop ‘arms deals’...

1 year ago 197

She left Malaysia to sail the world seeking freedom, adventure – and the ‘soft life’

She left Malaysia to sail the world seeking freedom, adventure – and t...

1 year ago 235

Why row over Baby Reindeer sleuths will change real-life drama for ever

Why row over Baby Reindeer sleuths will change real-life drama for eve...

1 year ago 262

UK’s Sunak won’t rule out July general election amid Poulter’s resignation, council polls

UK’s Sunak won’t rule out July general election amid Poulter’s resigna...

1 year ago 195

Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as universities and police take action

Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as unive...

1 year ago 437

Someday soon China might dominate the hydrogen supply chain too

Someday soon China might dominate the hydrogen supply chain too

1 year ago 213

Reveller, 21, dies after being ‘shot in the neck’ outside nightclub as police hunt gunman in Athens

Reveller, 21, dies after being ‘shot in the neck’ outside nightclub as...

1 year ago 386

Japan’s e-scooter accidents jump 6-fold after easing of rules

Japan’s e-scooter accidents jump 6-fold after easing of rules

1 year ago 197

Tornado Kills 5 in Guangzhou, a Chinese City Battered by Recent Rains

Tornado Kills 5 in Guangzhou, a Chinese City Battered by Recent Rains

1 year ago 196

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

1 year ago 189

Austin, Texas-based start-up Episode Six is banking on Hong Kong demand for virtual payments, SME lending

Austin, Texas-based start-up Episode Six is banking on Hong Kong deman...

1 year ago 257

Billy Bragg: ‘There’s nothing like going out there singing your truth. That ain’t changed’

Billy Bragg: ‘There’s nothing like going out there singing your truth....

1 year ago 421

Hong Kong set for more wet weather this week, as tourism chief tells visitors to be ‘mentally prepared’ for changes to Labour Day fireworks

Hong Kong set for more wet weather this week, as tourism chief tells v...

1 year ago 320

Hamas releases more videos showing US and Israeli hostages alive

Hamas releases more videos showing US and Israeli hostages alive

1 year ago 329

US’ Biden roasts Trump, saying he is ‘running against a 6-year-old’ at correspondents’ dinner

US’ Biden roasts Trump, saying he is ‘running against a 6-year-old’ at...

1 year ago 252

Tourist fined £900 for disturbing walrus in Norway

Tourist fined £900 for disturbing walrus in Norway

1 year ago 271

Man accused of capturing live wolf and showing it off in bar before killing it

Man accused of capturing live wolf and showing it off in bar before ki...

1 year ago 396

Unhinged South Korean customer who humiliated cafe manager over missing straw in drinks order angers China social media

Unhinged South Korean customer who humiliated cafe manager over missin...

1 year ago 268

The big picture: Lydia Goldblatt’s reflection on family and absence

The big picture: Lydia Goldblatt’s reflection on family and absence

1 year ago 192

China looks to France to foster ‘positive’ and ‘pragmatic’ EU policy on Beijing

China looks to France to foster ‘positive’ and ‘pragmatic’ EU policy o...

1 year ago 182

Sunday with Fay Ripley: ‘I’m a feeder – breakfast, brunch, snacks, roast’

Sunday with Fay Ripley: ‘I’m a feeder – breakfast, brunch, snacks, roa...

1 year ago 187

Hong Kong, Macau business visa length doubled to 2 weeks per trip for mainland Chinese holders, in boost for 100 million firms

Hong Kong, Macau business visa length doubled to 2 weeks per trip for ...

1 year ago 372

As Ukraine runs low on ammo, civilians build troops DIY drones at home

As Ukraine runs low on ammo, civilians build troops DIY drones at home...

1 year ago 232

Hong Kong economy on track for fifth straight quarter of ‘moderate’ growth, finance minister Paul Chan says

Hong Kong economy on track for fifth straight quarter of ‘moderate’ gr...

1 year ago 177

US vs China, Israel vs Iran, India vs Pakistan: Asia plays with fire as nuclear war safety net frays

US vs China, Israel vs Iran, India vs Pakistan: Asia plays with fire a...

1 year ago 240

‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute

‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Fut...

1 year ago 251

Malaysian activist arrested over report of China-backed Forest City’s planned casino in Johor

Malaysian activist arrested over report of China-backed Forest City’s ...

1 year ago 265

College protesters seek amnesty to keep arrests and suspensions from trailing them

College protesters seek amnesty to keep arrests and suspensions from t...

1 year ago 312

Number of Hong Kong pupils in international schools tripled in 11 years amid decline in non-local enrolment

Number of Hong Kong pupils in international schools tripled in 11 year...

1 year ago 203

Anger at party funding scandal in Japan threatens to bring down PM Kishida

Anger at party funding scandal in Japan threatens to bring down PM Kis...

1 year ago 202

Weinstein in hospital after conviction overturned

Weinstein in hospital after conviction overturned

1 year ago 410

Why rising demand for data centres will not rescue Hong Kong office buildings with high vacancy rates

Why rising demand for data centres will not rescue Hong Kong office bu...

1 year ago 197

Pope Francis to make first trip outside Rome in 7 months amid concerns over his health

Pope Francis to make first trip outside Rome in 7 months amid concerns...

1 year ago 213

Hong Kong transgender activist Henry Edward Tse set for new ID card after 7-year legal battle, breathes ‘sigh of relief’

Hong Kong transgender activist Henry Edward Tse set for new ID card af...

1 year ago 217

Top US-based humanoid robotics firm pivots to China-dominated all-electric tech race

Top US-based humanoid robotics firm pivots to China-dominated all-elec...

1 year ago 194

Singapore Airlines ordered to pay Indian police officer for ‘mental agony’ after seat fails to recline: reports

Singapore Airlines ordered to pay Indian police officer for ‘mental ag...

1 year ago 265

Arrest of vandalism suspect who allegedly targeted Hong Kong ethnic minority families sparks calls for better education on inclusiveness

Arrest of vandalism suspect who allegedly targeted Hong Kong ethnic mi...

1 year ago 303

Assailants ambush and kill 3 police officers in southern Chile, shaking the country

Assailants ambush and kill 3 police officers in southern Chile, shakin...

1 year ago 176

2 Russian journalists face ‘extremism’ charges for allegedly working for Navalny group

2 Russian journalists face ‘extremism’ charges for allegedly working f...

1 year ago 247

Marcos-Duterte feud: in Liza vs Sara war of words, all eyes on who will be Philippines’ next president

Marcos-Duterte feud: in Liza vs Sara war of words, all eyes on who wil...

1 year ago 256

Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work for Navalny group

Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work...

1 year ago 223

Mexican journalist is slain south of Mexico City, spurring outrage among colleagues

Mexican journalist is slain south of Mexico City, spurring outrage amo...

1 year ago 182

'I heard monkey sounds': Black footballer racially abused during La Liga game

'I heard monkey sounds': Black footballer racially abused during La Li...

1 year ago 337

Does RFK Jr pose more of a threat to Trump or Biden?

Does RFK Jr pose more of a threat to Trump or Biden?

1 year ago 187

Why ice costs more than bread in Mali

Why ice costs more than bread in Mali

1 year ago 202