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November 19, 2024
Brazilian police thwart alleged plot to kill president Lula and stage coup
The alleged plot involved killing Lula and his vice-president, and installing an “Institutional Crisis Management Office” to manage the coup...
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November 19, 2024
Baidu cuts self-driving vehicle costs to US$34,525 as mass production ramps up
Baidu chief executive Robin Li said the RT6 is now the world’s only mass-produced Level-4 autonomous driving vehicle.
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November 19, 2024
Sentences handed down in national security trial in Hong Kong
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November 19, 2024
My Take | Is China ready to lead the way on fighting climate change after Trump’s return?
Beijing is under pressure to fill the leadership vacuum, but the world’s largest carbon emitter is resisting calls to provide more funding.
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November 19, 2024
Seoul’s subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists ‘villains’
Seoul Metro was addressing commuter complaints about unruly riders and loud announcements at stations.
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November 19, 2024
Hong Kong 47: court rules subversion plot as severe as violent attack on government
Threat of unofficial ‘primary’ election justifies stiff sentences on 45 former politicians and activists, three High Court judges say.
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November 19, 2024
China and Pakistan announce first joint counterterrorism drills in 5 years
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November 19, 2024
Luisser quits Hong Kong to join former boss Andersen in Chinese Super League
Austrian leaves after being involved in 33 games, four as interim boss, to reunite with Jorn Andersen at Yunnan Yukun.
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November 19, 2024
Breaking | Chinese President Xi to meet German Chancellor Scholz on G20 sidelines
Leaders discussed trade and Ukraine war when they last met in Beijing in April.
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November 19, 2024
HSBC, Cathay Pacific, EcoCeres sign Hong Kong sustainable aviation fuel pact
Deal eliminates emissions equal to 10,000 round-trip flights between Hong Kong and London, lender says.
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November 19, 2024
Car crashes into crowd outside Chinese primary school
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November 19, 2024
China says Myanmar rebel chief in Yunnan for medical care, contrary to reports
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November 19, 2024
Who is actress Skai Jackson’s baby daddy, the controversial Deondre Burgin?
Jackson was seemingly pen pals with Burgin while he was in prison and paid his bail; he’s made several controversial statements online and h...
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November 19, 2024
Baby boon: far-flung Chinese county splashes cash to boost births
Researcher questions where the money will come from, as well as the sustainability of subsidies amid China’s falling birth rate.
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November 19, 2024
Hong Kong Open: still anyone’s race to win LIV league ticket, ‘but Saudi leg key’
Eighth stop in International Series marks the start of a three-week sprint to the finish line, with the Qatar and Saudi Arabia legs to follo...
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November 19, 2024
Hong Kong 47: supporters bid farewell to jailed opposition figures
Those who made it into packed public gallery said their goodbyes, while others showed solidarity outside building.
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November 19, 2024
With hairy crab season upon us, a chef’s 11-step guide to eating them
Lee Man-sing of Hong Kong’s Mott 32 shares how to use scissors, spoons and a pointer to get the most out of the Chinese autumn delicacy.
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November 19, 2024
Alibaba’s Connect link shows Hong Kong’s strength, access to mainland funds
Mainland investors have amassed 4 per cent of Alibaba’s public float and contributed 15 per cent to its trading volume through the Stock Con...
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November 19, 2024
Meituan-owned Keeta, video game AFK Journey among Google’s ‘Best of 2024’ apps
The latest recognition received by Keeta and AFK Journey reflect the increased sophistication of China’s app developers.
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November 19, 2024
Hongkongers to pay nearly 1% more for electricity next year
City’s two power companies increase charges after prices cut by as much as 16 per cent last year.
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November 19, 2024
The chaotic journey of Stalker 2, much-anticipated Ukrainian-made game
Releasing on November 20, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl had its development upset when Russia’s invasion saw much of its studio flee Ukraine...
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November 19, 2024
What is catfishing? How it can lead to severe emotional trauma
Catfishing is in focus with two documentaries about it currently streaming. A Hong Kong psychologist has advice for victims of the deception...
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November 19, 2024
South Korea authorities launch probe after 3 workers die in Hyundai car test
Police and the labour ministry are investigating the incident, which reportedly involved suffocation in a testing chamber.
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November 19, 2024
Who is The View host Sunny Hostin’s husband, Dr Emmanuel Hostin?
Emmanuel lost his parents to Covid-19 and helped relief efforts after the 2010 Haitian earthquake; he also tried to talk Sunny out of having...
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November 19, 2024
Future-proofing rice: how Asia’s farmers are innovating against climate odds
From India to Vietnam, a new wave of innovation is transforming traditional rice farming into a resilient and eco-friendly industry.
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November 19, 2024
Meet Outer Banks star Rudy Pankow’s controversial girlfriend, Elaine Siemek
The internet has been running wild with rumours of a supposed feud between Outer Banks stars Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey lately – here’s...
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November 19, 2024
China wife spots cheating husband while out with mum, who dies during row
During divorce proceedings, husband insists on equally dividing two houses inherited from her mother.
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November 19, 2024
Indonesia’s Bali seeks to protect traditional dance by banning erotic version
Several viral videos of Balinese performers wearing revealing outfits and dancing sensuously have forced the authorities to take action.
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November 19, 2024
What does a private jet flight attendant’s home look like?
Living out of a suitcase for much of the year, a flight attendant insisted his Kai Tak, Hong Kong apartment feel like home, not a hotel – co...
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November 19, 2024
Putin broadens nuclear use criteria, amid Ukraine conflict, US missile supply
Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine allows for broader use of nuclear weapons, including against non-nuclear states supported by nuclear power...
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November 19, 2024
Las Vegas finale for women’s F1 Academy in 2025; Canadian GP moved to cut travel
The US city one of 3 new venues – with Shanghai and Montreal – on the 2025 calendar; men’s Canada race rescheduled for environmental reasons...
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November 19, 2024
Review | Blossoms Under Somewhere: Collar’s Marf Yau impresses in film debut
Cantopop star Marf Yau gives a charismatic performance in a dubious coming-of-age tale of two teenaged girls who sell their underwear online...
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November 19, 2024
Amid property crisis, China must shift from ‘availability’ to ‘quality’: premier
Latest comments show how China’s leadership aims to ‘leverage technology’ and embrace modern advancements to fuel urbanisation drive and boo...
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November 19, 2024
‘China plus one’ strategy to boost Asia’s growth amid Trump’s trade war
Diverting investments from China to neighbouring economies as a hedge against tariffs and geopolitical risks will boost Asia’s growth, HSBC’...
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November 19, 2024
Chinese hairdresser designs over-the-top hairstyles
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November 19, 2024
Laptop scheme set to bridge tech gap for children of asylum seekers in Hong Kong
With help of Operation Santa Claus, local charity Grassroots Future will be able to provide donated laptops to needy children.
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November 19, 2024
Jennifer Lawrence-produced film shows women’s torment in Afghanistan
Apple TV+ documentary Bread & Roses, co-produced by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, was shot entirely on smartphones.
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November 19, 2024
Saudi Arabia executes over 100 foreigners in 2024
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November 19, 2024
In Africa, China values party-to-party ties for stronger relations
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November 19, 2024
Guangzhou moves ahead of Shanghai in tweaking ‘hukou’ to revive home sales
The capital of southern Guangdong province is saddled with 13.2 million square metres of unsold homes, which will require 22 months to clear...
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November 19, 2024
As Trump 2.0 looms, South Korea and China seek stability amid global turbulence
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be pursuing a more balanced approach to relations with Washington and Beijing, analysts say.
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November 19, 2024
Opinion | China is already a climate finance leader despite West’s finger-pointing
While China must do better in making clear its climate leadership, the rest of the world should stop looking for scapegoats and start paying...
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November 19, 2024
Korean actress Lee Jung-hyun thankful to be a mother again at 44
Parasyte: The Grey star Lee gives birth to baby girl and hails her fast recovery on social media – ‘People didn’t realise I was the mother’.
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November 19, 2024
Video | South Asia’s toxic smog visible from space
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November 19, 2024
Widow of Malaysia’s Daim insists on case against late ex-minister to go on
Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’.
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November 19, 2024
Mahathir hits out at Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur’s shopping centres
Former prime minister laments the absence of the national language, Malay, from the display boards at shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur.
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November 19, 2024
Gladiator III already in the works, director Ridley Scott says
After Gladiator II’s US$87 million opening weekend and ahead of its US cinema debut, director says there’ll ‘certainly’ be a Gladiator III.
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November 19, 2024
Goldman Sachs CEO says it is too difficult to get capital out of China
With venture capital transactions by American investors at the lowest level in nearly four years, investors need reassurance, Solomon says.
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November 19, 2024
5,000 Hongkongers to participate at next Kai Tak Sports Park drill on Saturday
Crowd control exercise will take place at Youth Sports Ground from 3.30pm to 8.45pm to test venue capacity and surrounding facilities.
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November 19, 2024