Hong Kong is mourning the loss of two beloved film stars, Chow Chung and Suet Nei. Chow, known in recent decades for his roles as a “lovable old gentleman” in many local productions, died from pneumonia at the age of 92 on Friday, according to friends. Suet Nei’s family, meanwhile, said the actress, 77, succumbed…
China is making it clear it doesn’t intend to sit on the sidelines. In a fresh push for technological dominance, Beijing has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first publicly developed electronic warfare system powered by 6G technology. According to a paper published in the scientific journal Acta Optica Sinica and cited by the…
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Investors today are looking for companies that aren’t just talking about change, but are leading in cleaner energy and lower emissions. One company doing exactly that is BYD Company Limited (HKEX: 1211 | OTC: BYDDY). With record EV sales, strong profits, and real action on sustainability, the Chinese EV maker stands out. In this article,…
There’s no keeping up with these jewels. Days after attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s $50 million wedding in Venice, Kim Kardashian’s continuing to treat her Instagram followers to content from the star-studded weekend. On Thursday, the Skims co-founder shared snaps of her and sister Khloé’s looks for the ceremony: an intricately embellished brown vintage…
European stock markets fall as U.S. tariff risks loom European equities turned red as investors began taking on board the risk of U.S. tariffs being snapped back on again. The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell by 0.5%. Regionally, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 was flat, France’s CAC 40 and Germany’s DAX ended 0.8% and 0.6%…
Behind-the-scenes look at how New York City police prepares for Fourth of July celebrations – CBS News Watch CBS News From small towns to big cities, Fourth of July celebrations, including parades and fireworks, will be held across the U.S. on Friday. One of the largest annual gatherings is the Macy’s fireworks event in New…
Hannah Waterman, who played the role of Laura Beale from 2000 until 2004, is joining the cast of a beloved Australian programme. During her time on Albert Square, she was best known for playing the part of Ian Beale’s (Adam Woodyatt) third wife. However, her character was brutally killed off when she went to answer the door and…
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On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch China on Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions between Beijing and United States allies continue to rise. The tariffs,…