Last month, the first university jointly established by Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU), celebrated its 20th birthday. When the mainland opened up its education sector in 2003 with its new Regulations on Sino-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools, Baptist University was the only Hong Kong university that took the…
Isago Silva, son of ex-Brazil defender Thiago Silva, has signed his first professional contract with his father’s former club Chelsea. Also a defender, 17-year-old Isago Silva joined the Chelsea academy along with his younger brother Iago Silva when their father moved to Stamford Bridge from Paris St-Germain in 2020. Thiago Silva, now 41, left the…
Former hostage Alon Ohel describes threats, sexual harassment, starvation, and surgery without anesthesia during months in Hamas captivity. Content warning: This article discusses sensitive topics, such as violence, sexual harassment, and disturbing images. Former hostage Alon Ohel recounted his time spent in captivity, including threats, sexual harassment, and surgery without anesthesia, while being held by…
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 2:51AM Stream New York’s #1 news – AccuWeather – original content 24/7 NEW YORK (WABC) — The Trump Administration fired eight immigration judges in New York City earlier on Monday, an official at the National Association of Immigration Judges said. The judges include Amiena A. Khan, who is the Assistant Chief…
Hong Kong will hold the Legislative Council election as scheduled on Sunday, the chief executive has announced, arguing that it is important to elect new lawmakers who will be his key partners in launching reforms as the city reels from the deadly fire in Tai Po. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that…
Florida’s longest-serving death row inmate appeared in court Monday to seek a new trial based on new DNA evidence. 80-year-old Tommy Zeigler was wheeled into the courtroom connected to an oxygen tank, much frailer than when he was convicted in 1976 for the murders of his wife, in-laws, and a customer at his Winter Garden…
Home » HOTEL NEWS » Hong Kong Welcomes Motto By Hilton And Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui In A Game-Changing Hotel Boom Published on December 2, 2025 The hospitality sector of the city experienced a surge in growth during the third quarter of 2025 due to the inauguration of the much-anticipated hotels: Motto by…
Hong Kong’s leader has ordered the establishment of an independent inquiry committee, chaired by a judge, to investigate the cause of the deadly fire in Tai Po which has so far claimed 151 lives. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday ahead of his weekly meeting with the city’s key decision-making Executive Council that…
The rumors were all true: the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold, possibly the most anticipated and talked-about smartphone (aside from the Apple iFold), is real and ships this month, but the devil is in the details. Samsung announced on Monday evening (December 1, 2025) that it’s launching its first tri-folding Galaxy phone this month in South…
Inter Milan’s French forward #09 Marcus Thuram (L) poses with his father French former international player Lilian Thuram during the trophy ceremony for the Italian Champions following the Italian Serie A football match between Inter Milan and Lazio in Milan, on May 19, 2024. Inter celebrates his 20th Scudetto. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)…