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Hong Kong’s New World Development (NWD) has shelved plans to acquire the remaining stakes in three commercial sites in Causeway Bay, signalling continued caution among developers despite signs of improving demand in the core office market. The company, which has been selling assets to reduce debt, said it would “exercise prudence as appropriate, having regard to cost and efficiency, as well as…
More than 40,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers have adopted major electronic payment platforms AlipayHK and WeChat Pay HK, easing a protracted pain point for mainland Chinese visitors who are expected to arrive in droves during the coming Ching Ming Festival break. AlipayHK, a subsidiary of Ant International, an affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding, which owns the South China Morning Post, said on…
A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley's comments "ignorant and callous".
Anyone in Hong Kong found carrying more than five vape pods or 100 heat sticks in public will face a maximum fine of HK$50,000 and up to six months in jail from April 30, while those with smaller quantities will receive a fixed penalty of HK$3,000. The amended tobacco control law also provides for a future territory-wide ban on such products although no timeline has been set, the government said…
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.
Their infighting is complicating the party's chances of defeating Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Eight Muslim-majority countries have "strongly condemned" a new Israeli law that makes death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks.
A Discovery Bay resident has lodged a complaint with the city’s ombudsman over authorities’ handling of a proposal to allow unrestricted taxi access to the resort-style seaside community in Hong Kong. A petition bearing 1,700 signatures from concerned residents has also been submitted to the Transport Department calling for proper public consultation and wider communications on the measures.…
Kemi Badenoch says carbon taxes have made doing business in Britain "much, much harder than it needs to be".
The head of Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has urged the government to offer young offenders a “second chance to start anew” and to introduce legal provisions to help those with minor criminal records pursue their careers. In his Easter message on Thursday, Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan also encouraged authorities to reduce the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) so that educators could have…
Mexico's president has appointed Roberto Velasco as the new foreign minister during a critical time for Mexico-U.S. relations
A company in eastern China is using an artificial intelligence-powered machine to sort clothes and boost recycling
President 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 WorldAn 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 USLocal programs to combat homelessness also face Trump administration’s attempts to cut off funding
The Independent 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 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 USState upper house MP runs unopposed after initially being dropped during a preselection challenge. Follow today’s news live Chris Bowen , the minister for climate change and energy, said he wouldn’…
The Guardian WorldUS president tells Iran: ‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’; Iran spokesman says ‘our whole region is going to burn’ Trump warns Iran to reopen strait of Hor…
The Guardian WorldU.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 AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
BBC News (Front page)“Saturday Night Live” kicked off its latest cold open with a parody skit featuring Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent firing. The sketch depicted an NCAA Final Four postgame show in which Charles …
The HillAfter a 39-year absence, Leeds are back in the FA Cup semi-finals, with the supporters dreaming of a trophy after a dramatic win over West Ham.
BBC News (Front page)The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow international law in war.
The New York Times WorldExperts doubt legality of Trump’s order to block the Post Office from sending ballots to voters who don’t appear on a federal registry he ordered DHS and Social Security to create
The Independent WorldTelegram has begun flagging accounts that use unofficial versions of the app.
Meduza (English)Ruby’s Pantry had 85 locations in communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Iowa.
The New York Times USAndrea García and her siblings are carrying on in a home reshaped by fear, loss and new responsibility.
The New York Times USA cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of Azov off the coast of the Kherson region, according to Vladimir Saldo, the Russia-appointed head of the occupied part of the region.
Meduza (English)Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC’s “Today” show on Monday, the day after Easter, more than two months after the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. “It’s hard to imagine doing it because…
The HillCaroline Dubois floored Terri Harper before outpointing her British rival to become the unified lightweight world champion in London.
BBC News (Front page)Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders hints that midfielder Bernardo Silva's could be leaving in the summer.
BBC News (Front page)The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.
BBC WorldConflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February.
BBC News (Front page)Patriarch Kirill said at an April 4 service in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior that President Vladimir Putin had personally ordered the transfer of the Vladimir and Donskaya icons of the Mo…
Meduza (English)A 21-year-old woman, her baby and a 16-year-old girl were killed after a nearly 100-foot tree fell in a wooded area in northern Germany, the police said.
The New York Times USThe operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
BBC WorldEagles Jackie and Shadow became beloved by viewers after a nonprofit started an eagle-cam in 2015
The Independent WorldThere were 11 minutes of stoppage time at the end of the second half of West Ham's FA Cup quarter-final against Leeds - but was that an excessive or an explainable amount of added time?
BBC News (Front page)The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
BBC WorldThe Writers Guild of America went on strike for months in 2023 in a dispute with Hollywood studios. This year the union announced a new four-year contract after just a few weeks of negotiations.
NPR NewsWe look at the options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump escalates his threats.
The New York Times WorldHouse and Senate Republicans scrambling to end the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history keep running into themselves. Within the House, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his leadership team have…
The HillRep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday said he doesn’t think a ground invasion will be needed to open the Strait of Hormuz as the critical choke point has remained closed for more than a month. Iran h…
The HillSponsors pull out after Keir Starmer calls decision to book rapper who wrote song titled Heil Hitler ‘deeply concerning’ Pepsi and Diageo have said they will withdraw their sponsorship of a UK musi…
The Guardian WorldAsked about the risk to the Iranian people, the president insists ‘the civilians want me to do it’
The Independent WorldCeltic interim manager Martin O'Neill hails his team's spirit after they battle to a crucial victory in the Scottish Premiership at Dundee.
BBC News (Front page)A hiker was airlifted to safety from an Arizona mountain after he was stung over 100 times by bees over the weekend, officials said
NBC NewsFormer Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday slammed President Trump’s message to Iran earlier in the day, saying he is “insane” and “not a Christian.” Early Sunday morning, Trump wrote on …
The HillChina's Zhao Xintong thrashes world number one Judd Trump 10-3 to claim his first Tour Championship title in Manchester.
BBC News (Front page)A majority of Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt that it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems. Some also question their prime minister’s assurances and motives.
The New York Times WorldIn an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.
The New York Times WorldA Texas woman has been charged with falsifying her toddler’s medical history to manipulate doctors into performing unnecessary procedures, including the surgical insertion of feeding tubes, in what…
NBC NewsDeath tolls from the war as reported by countries as of April 5
The Independent WorldAn airman was rescued on Saturday night, President Trump said. The rescue came after a risky two-day operation deep inside Iran.
The New York Times WorldThe rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
BBC WorldSouth Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives accuse multiculturalism minister and department of discrimination Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast…
The Guardian WorldPowerful explosives were found near the Balkan Stream pipeline in Serbia that carries Russian gas to Hungary, the leaders of the two countries said on Sunday, triggering political scrutiny in Hunga…
France 24 EnglishA Texas mother is being accused of medical child abuse after convincing doctors her 3-year-old son needed feeding tubes and unnecessary medications. KXAS’ Tahera Rahman reports.
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