The local elections will take place next week Several of the Reform UK candidates for the upcoming local elections in Sheffield(Image: Reform UK Sheffield West) Campaigners and volunteers for right-wing party Reform UK in Sheffield have reported various incidents of verbal and physical abuse to the police. A social media post by Reform UK Sheffield…
Hong Kong is considering expanding the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme to include more cities, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday. Chan said the scheme has been operating smoothly since its launch, with the government continuing to review its implementation and discuss quota increases with Guangdong authorities. She added that…
A top-floor residence at High Peak in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels West neighbourhood has sold for HK$420 million (US$53.7 million) as activity in Hong Kong’s high-end housing segment remains heated after a strong first quarter. The penthouse unit at 23 Po Shan Road sold to a company called Shine Action on April 8, Land Registry records…
United Microelectronics logo United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said showed growth versus both the prior quarter and the year-ago period, while also outlining expectations for stronger second-quarter shipments and a potential wafer price adjustment in the second half of 2026. First-quarter results and drivers CFO Chitung Liu said consolidated revenue in…
Never in my life have I imagined that WhatsApp would want to put some of its features behind a paywall. I am sure that most of its users didn’t see it coming a few years ago. I’m not worried about companies putting their services behind a paywall as long as the features I use remain…
Pep Guardiola is a manager so wedded to tactical preparation that he once pulled a muscle in his back after watching too many hours of footage of an opponent at Bayern Munich—ahead of a preseason match. Yet, even the arch-strategist has been forced to adjust his approach amid the flurry of fixtures facing Manchester City…
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to ‘get smart soon’ and sign a deal, following days of deadlock in efforts to end the conflict and a media report that the U.S. would extend its blockade of Iran’s ports. In a post on Truth Social, Trump, who has said…
Key Points Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio remains heavily concentrated in Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola. All three are wonderful businesses that generate predictable cash flow. However, each brings something different to the table for Berkshire. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) is now nearly four months into the…
A Hong Kong man has been jailed for two months for sharing a social media post urging residents to shun last year’s Legislative Council election. Security guard Wong Wah-kwong, 63, pleaded guilty at West Kowloon Court on Wednesday to inciting others to boycott the December poll – the second under a Beijing-imposed “patriots-only” election overhaul…
Warren Buffett’s cash hoard is a blessing, not a curse, and Greg Abel must be careful with his more hands-on approach, veteran investor Tom Russo told Business Insider ahead of Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting. Loading audio narration… Abel succeeded Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO at the start of this year, taking charge of the…