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Hong Kong’s elderly residents have raised concerns about the financial burden placed on their low-income peers under a revised HK$2 (26 US cents) transport fare scheme that came into force on Friday, with some avoiding higher-charging, long-route buses. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said the implementation of the new arrangements had gone smoothly on the first day. He also…
A major Hong Kong catering and restaurant conglomerate has stepped up its annual fundraising efforts to provide emergency relief to those affected by the deadly Tai Po fire and long-term community projects for vulnerable groups. For more than 18 years, Maxim’s Group has supported Operation Santa Claus (OSC), an annual charitable fundraising initiative organised by the South China Morning Post and…
March 27 - April 2, 2026 People around Latin America and the Caribbean marked Holy Week with colorful processions and other traditional displays. The 69 members of the security forces who died in a military plane crash in Colombia were honored in a solemn ceremony in Bogota. The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz docked in the Gulf of Panama. Bolivia experienced heartbreak as the World Cup…
A growing number of Shiite families displaced by the war in Lebanon say they’re being pushed out of towns where they feel unwelcome
The head of Myanmar's ruling military junta, who overthrew the previous government five years ago, has been elected president after winning a parliamentary vote.
U Min Aung Hlaing’s elevation to the civilian post is the conclusion of elections in the country, which were stage managed by the military.
Hong Kong’s No 2 official has pledged to fast-track a new university town’s development following a visit to similar projects in mainland China, saying authorities will devise a strategy to attract top institutions from across the border and overseas to take part. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki and his working group on the university town’s planning and construction, which falls under the…
A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government has acknowledged.
From farms in New Zealand to factories in Delhi, the effects of the oil crisis triggered by the Iran war are rippling across Asia Continue reading...
Hong Kong police are on the hunt for two men who allegedly attacked a taxi driver with whom they had an argument in Yuen Long in the early hours of Friday. The force received a report from the 57-year-old victim at 2.50am. The cabby said he had asked the two men blocking his vehicle off at 3 Kau Yuk Road to move aside, but his plea triggered a quarrel and led to him being attacked by the pair.…
Tania Warner is fitted with ankle monitor and released along with seven-year-old daughter Ayla Luca after being deemed not a flight risk A Canadian woman and her seven-year-old daughter, who were held for nearly three weeks in a notorious detention center by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), were released on Thursday evening after posting a bond of $9,500. Tania Warner and her…
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US president tells Iran: ‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’; Israeli PM says Trump ‘expressed his appreciation for Israel’s help’ Trump warns Iran to reopen …
The Guardian WorldPresident shifts deadline again for attacking power plants and bridges in expletive-ridden social media post Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden warning on Sund…
The Guardian WorldUCLA secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.
NPR NewsInvestigation comes after South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives lodged formal complaint Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian …
The Guardian WorldTakatoshi Nishiwaki, an independent, was backed by the Liberal Democratic Party, among others.
The Japan TimesThe rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.
NPR NewsNancy Guthrie was last seen more than two months ago at her home near Tucson, Arizona
The Independent WorldFollow today’s news live 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. Co…
The Guardian WorldThe women’s basketball program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) captured its first NCAA title on Sunday, receiving praise from former President Obama and California Gov. Gavin Ne…
The HillIsrael has launched airstrikes across Lebanon since March 2, when armed group Hezbollah entered the Middle East war on the side of its backer, Iran.
The Japan TimesNigeria’s military said Sunday it rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in northwestern Kaduna state, after troops engaged gunmen in a firefight, though at least five people were k…
France 24 EnglishPresident 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 WorldFor the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative.
The New York Times USPresident Trump taunted Iran on social media, while strikes continued in Iran, Israel, Lebanon and some Gulf states.
The New York Times WorldA US clampdown on visas for mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students last May led to year-on-year declines of 42 per cent and 35 per cent in the number of permits granted, but a consultant has said …
South China Morning PostGetting the complicated piece of equipment, known as the Universal Waste Management System, to work properly during the flight has become a recurring issue.
The Japan TimesA link is emerging between youth joblessness — now at the highest rate in over a decade — and applications being made to the forces.
The Japan TimesThe rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
BBC WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he spoke with President Trump about the mission to rescue a U.S. service member whose aircraft was downed by Iranian forces. “I spoke earlier w…
The HillJapan’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 WorldCongo will receive some deportees as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program
The Independent WorldThe US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
BBC WorldThe capital has a surfeit of specialty supermarkets with ingredients from all over the world — if you know where to look.
The Japan TimesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus on Sunday with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv pushes to deepen security ties across the Middle East amid its ongoing war w…
France 24 EnglishLocal programs to combat homelessness also face Trump administration’s attempts to cut off funding
The Independent WorldMalawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.
BBC News (Front page)The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News (Front page)To win its first NCAA basketball title, UCLA leaned on its oldest players to an extreme degree. It paid off with a stunning championship using a difficult-to-replicate blueprint
NBC NewsRelatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.
BBC News (Front page)Scotland's Robert MacIntyre misses out on a chance to win a third PGA Tour title as he is overtaken by American JJ Spaun at the weather-interrupted Texas Open.
BBC News (Front page)Charities say families are facing financial worries as changes to disability benefits come into effect.
BBC News (Front page)As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
BBC News (Front page)US president threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday
The Independent WorldCouncils urged to crack down on misuse of parking permits that help people with disabilities and health conditions Councils in England have been urged to crack down on the misuse of blue badge park…
The Guardian WorldPeople encouraged to ‘come forward as normal’ when BMA members begin industrial action over pay on Tuesday The NHS is urging patients not to put off seeking the care they need when resident doctors…
The Guardian WorldLevy on inherited farms and family businesses worth £2.5m or more comes into force 6 April A new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will presen…
The Guardian WorldAnnouncement of eight young futures hubs made as concerns grow over the number of knives on the streets Eight young futures youth hubs aimed at giving young people support towards work and away fro…
The Guardian WorldFamilies on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
BBC News (Front page)An upcoming book authored by a prominent royal commentator says U.S. President Donald Trump was primarily interested in annexing Canadian territory just above the U.S. border — and his respect for …
CBC WorldU.S. president turns to threats and bluster as efforts to open Strait of Hormuz continue to fail
The Independent WorldGabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Fina…
PBS NewsHour“TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie said "I still believe" as she delivered a heartfelt Easter video message at a New York church service Sunday
NBC NewsAn Iranian news outlet on Sunday reported that multiple U.S. aircraft were destroyed during the mission to rescue a stranded American service member in Iran. The Iranian Fars News Agency, which is …
The HillAn Air Force officer of a F-15E Strike Eagle shot down on Friday by Iran spent a day in hostile territory with little more than a pistol for protection.
The New York Times USIn an expletive-laced social media post, the president said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he would bomb bridges and power plants.
The New York Times USU.S. forces safely rescued the missing F-15E crew member of a two-seat fighter jet that went down over Iran on Friday with the help of a CIA deception campaign officials said.
NBC NewsDriver treated for burns after truck was carrying 9,000 gallons of gasoline at time of collision outside Fort Worth An 18-wheel fuel tanker crashed into another vehicle, toppled power lines, then b…
The Guardian WorldThe 22-year-old wife of an Army staff sergeant came to the U.S. as a toddler. She was taken from a military base where the couple planned to live.
The New York Times USUkraine’s Foreign Ministry rejected any suggestion that Kyiv was behind the discovery of explosives near the TurkStream pipeline in Serbia. Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said Ukraine had no involveme…
Meduza (English)The Ukrainian leader has offered some Middle East states his country's expertise in countering drone and missile attacks developed during its war with Russia.
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