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The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.
An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the future of their businesses.
Hongkongers crossed the border into Shenzhen in droves on the second day of the Easter holiday on Saturday, drawn by a wider range of bargain-priced shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as new landmark attractions including a futuristic tech museum. While bracing for heavy rain, many travellers cited mainland China’s broader selection of shopping centres and restaurants, along with…
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
The four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence.
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Royal visitors have long been popular in the US, and Charles has decades of diplomacy under his belt. But can soft power save the special relationship? What’s the worst that could happen when King Charles visits Donald Trump in Washington at the end of this month? And what will be the best outcome from Keir Starmer’s point of view, since it is the prime minister who directed the visit to go ahead…
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog and police are investigating a large-scale data leak involving more than 56,000 patients served by the Hospital Authority, which reported the unauthorised retrieval of a variety of information. The authority on Saturday apologised to affected victims – patients of hospitals in Kowloon East – for the breach that compromised their names, identity card numbers, genders,…
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hongkongers can expect more showers with some thunderstorms on Sunday, the weather forecaster has said, after widespread downpours on Saturday triggered an amber warning and left some hikers requiring rescue. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the amber…
The convicted sex offender gave Anil Ambani information on appointments and foreign policy. Some seemed prescient, though there was no evidence he was close to the administration.
Authorities have demanded that Hong Kong’s largest franchised bus operator investigate glitches in its fare rebate machines, which provided free trips to passengers on the day a revised HK$2 (26 US cents) transport subsidy scheme was implemented. The city’s welfare minister also stressed on Saturday that the problems that occurred with KMB’s machines the previous day – when the revised scheme…
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas supplies normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz per day, but Iran has reduced traffic, triggering a global energy crisis.
The Japan TimesIran’s parliamentary speaker decries US president’s ‘reckless moves’ after expletive-ridden threat; Israeli PM says Trump ‘expressed his appreciation for Israel’s help’ Trump warns Iran to reopen s…
The Guardian WorldControversial clause in new military law fuels concern over potential conscription
The Independent WorldChile’s largest private zoo has staged an event resembling an Easter egg hunt with several of its animal residents searching for their food, packaged as Easter egg-themed treats
ABC News InternationalHow much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country since the US and Isr…
The Guardian WorldThirty passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in Fiji
ABC News InternationalMany Lebanese Christians are marking Easter far from their homes and churches, displaced by Israel's war with the militant Hezbollah group
ABC News InternationalPressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer
ABC News InternationalSeoul's spy agency said Pyongyang had not sent weapons or aid to Tehran, while carefully managing its public messaging since the war's start.
The Japan TimesCongo will receive some deportees from the U.S. as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program
ABC News InternationalU.S. President Donald Trump has issued an expletive-filled threat to escalate strikes on Iran if it doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline
ABC News InternationalThe reality is that there is currently no FDA-approved testosterone product for women.
The Japan TimesA new generation wearied of managerialism, partly because memories of the bad old days faded and partly because managerialism, like all regimes, became self-indulgent.
The Japan TimesLiverpool's limp surrender sparked a mass exodus of its 8,000 fans well before the final whistle.
The Japan TimesUS president threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent WorldIran has effectively closed the strait, a critical route for global crude oil and gas, leading to fuel shortages and soaring energy prices across the globe.
The Japan TimesAn Aer Lingus passenger jet was forced to approach Dublin airport sideways for landing during severe gales and blustery showers brought by Storm Dave.
The Independent WorldMore female coaches would be "huge" for women's rugby, says new Red Roses coach Emily Scarratt.
BBC News (Front page)Three-day search effort ends after 65-year-old disappeared near Innamincka in remote north-eastern South Australia on Easter Saturday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Po…
The Guardian WorldPresident Trump used an expletive-laden social media post to taunt Iranian leaders, saying that the United States would attack if they did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The New York Times WorldThe search for an 81-year-old mainland Chinese man who went missing while hiking on Hong Kong’s MacLehose Trail entered its third day on Monday, with a veteran mountaineer calling for better promot…
South China Morning PostEven if motorists can provide evidence they’ve paid for parking, they are threatened with bailiffs and court Drivers have accused a leading car park management company of issuing “false” parking fi…
The Guardian WorldMore than half of NHS trusts have cap on availability of products, forcing patients to pay for products themselves Millions of people across the UK living with incontinence are facing shortages of …
The Guardian WorldTrump issues new ultimatum to Tehran to end its chokehold over major Persian Gulf waterway
The Independent WorldAs China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change
ABC News InternationalChildren and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky
ABC News InternationalHungary's upcoming election has significant implications for the European Union
ABC News InternationalDeath tolls from the war as reported by countries as of April 5
The Independent WorldThousands across the Middle East have died in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on Feb. 28.
The Japan TimesThe prime minister's comments come as Donald Trump wars Tehran that the U.S. will bomb Iranian power plants unless it opens up the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japan TimesUkraine is focusing its strikes on port and oil infrastructure critical to Russian exports
The Independent WorldAsked about the risk to the Iranian people, the president insists ‘the civilians want me to do it’
The Independent WorldRelatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.
BBC News (Front page)From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans - we've ranked the top 10 here.
BBC News (Front page)AS Monaco beat Marseille (2-1) in Ligue 1 matchday 28. Thanks to this victory, Monaco (5th) have drawn level with Marseille (4th).
France 24 EnglishTraffic at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge reached peak levels during the first two days of the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with checkpoint queues sometimes exceeding an hour, raising concern…
South China Morning PostDoncic sustained the injury in Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City. The team announced Friday after an MRI that he will miss at least the remainder of the regular season.
The Japan TimesIn the field for this week's 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.
BBC News (Front page)At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday. The astronauts will also venture farther into space than any previous human mission.
NPR NewsAfter surviving the Great East Japan Earthquake while pregnant, Asami Kurihara obtained a certification for being a fermented food sommelier.
The Japan TimesFigures suggest if £500,000 limit set for Great Britain 30 years ago was adjusted for inflation the maximum would be more than £1m A 30-year freeze on compensation for victims of crime should be li…
The Guardian WorldHong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) is poised to report a loss of over HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion) for March this week, its worst monthly loss in dollar terms since its inception 25 yea…
South China Morning PostThis blog is now closed Watch American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson win her Stawell Gift heat The Paris Olympic 100m silver medallist started from scratch but powered past the field with ease. Con…
The Guardian WorldJapan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women calming their n…
The Guardian WorldReduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free a…
The Guardian WorldThe crew’s Orion capsule entered what’s known as the lunar sphere of influence at around 12:41 a.m. ET Monday, crossing into the region of space where the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger than…
NBC NewsNorthern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
BBC News (Front page)The GSDF soldiers on Monday became the first "combat-capable" Japanese troops to train in the Southeast Asian country since the end of World War II.
The Japan TimesWilder came face to face with Joshua as he walked past the Briton after the fight. The two fist-bumped, and the American said, "Let's do it."
The Japan TimesThe world No. 1, who gets his bid for a second straight Monte Carlo Masters title under way next week, has never played a complete European clay-court season.
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