Government has failed LGBT Hongkongers over same-sex partnership bill
The decision by a majority of legislative councillors to vote down the same-sex partnerships bill has been presented by officials as some kind of...
Trump calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ as Kirk’s wife forgives shooter
US President Donald Trump and prominent members of his “Make America Great Again” (Maga) movement were paying tribute on Sunday to Charlie Kirk, praising...
Outrage after pharaoh’s gold bracelet stolen from Egypt museum and melted down
Egyptians reacted with outrage this week after officials said that a 3,000-year-old bracelet that had belonged to an ancient pharaoh was stolen from Cairo’s...
Fox News’ Rupert Murdoch and Dell CEO could take part in TikTok deal, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a...
Brazilians protest against bill that could lead to a pardon for Bolsonaro.
Brazilians held protests in all 26 states and the Federal District on Sunday against a possible pardon for former president Jair Bolsonaro and his...
Iran denies reported meeting with European officials in Austria
An Iranian official denied a state media report on Sunday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was to meet officials from Britain, France and Germany...
No missing bolts: a glimpse into China’s C919 smart factory
Following several high-profile aeronautical production quality lapses in recent years, including a door falling off mid-flight and tooling left inside aircraft, the last thing...
4 hurt as tree topples near Hong Kong railway station
Published: 11:44pm, 21 Sep 2025Updated: 12:05am, 22 Sep 2025 Four pedestrians were injured after being hit by a 10-metre-tall (33 feet) tree that toppled...
Netanyahu says recognition of Palestinian state a ‘huge reward to terrorism’
Canada has formally recognised a Palestinian state, aligning itself with European allies and pushing ahead with a policy that has drawn criticism from US...