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"A butter knife against a nuclear arsenal:" Tech billionaires vastly outspend wealth tax supporters
More than $351 million in political donations has been poured into a high-stakes contest about a proposed wealth tax on the November ballot, making it one of the most costly campaigns in California history.
Boots No7 shoppers race to buy £60 K-beauty inspired skincare box for just £29
The No7 beauty set is available for £29.50 instead of £60 as part of Boots' weekly Star Gift range
Cox Plate as it happened: Stars align for Cosmic Crusader as trainer Andrea Leek makes history
Andrea Leek felt like an “imposter” after upstaging some of racing’s biggest names when Cosmic Crusader won a historic edition of the $6 million Cox Plate in front of 34,617 racegoers at Flemington.
British holidaymaker died in his boxer shorts after 80ft Malta hotel balcony fall in middle of night, inquest hears
Software engineer Kieran Hughes, 25, wandered out of his 6th floor room at 4.15am on the sunshine holiday in Malta before accidentally tumbling to his death.
CE praises Para Games contingent for medal haul
Chief Executive John Lee has congratulated Hong Kong, China athletes for winning a total of 41 medals at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya that concluded on Saturday. The haul was made up of three gold, 14 silver and 24 bronze medals. Lee noted that the boccia athletes chalked up their best-ever performance, clinching two gold, three silver and three bronze medals. “Hong Kong, China athletes gave their utmost in the competition, demonstrating superb skills and indomitable determination,” he said in a statement. “Their achievements have not only brought honour to Hong Kong but also inspired the community with their perseverance and never-give-up sportsmanship.” Lee went on to say that their performance has earned the city’s admiration and pride. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law congratulated the SAR contingent for bagging five more medals on the final day of the Games – one gold, one silver and three bronze medals. Edited by Azam Khan
CPC self-revolution with no finish line in sight
CPC self-revolution with no finish line in sight
‘Systematically dismantled’: Hegseth’s new offensive against China’s Confucius Institutes
Just weeks before Donald Trump’s second trip to China this year and his third meeting with President Xi Jinping, whom he has called a “truly great” friend, his administration is intensifying its crackdown on Confucius Institutes – Beijing-backed centres that promote Chinese language and culture at universities abroad. Long viewed by critics as instruments of Beijing’s soft power and cultural diplomacy, the institutes are back in the crosshairs of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who says the...
Man arrested at Manchester Airport finally brought to justice over murder 'cover-up' after 20 years
'He probably thought he had got away with it'
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Anwar: Govt willing to absorb fuel subsidies of up to RM45b a year
RON95 to remain at RM1.99 per litre despite surging global crude prices
Met Office issues new 12-hour warning for Greater Manchester as 'intense' rain to bring flooding
The yellow warning for heavy rain will be in place throughout Saturday, while an amber alert will come into force from 9pm