Hong Kong residents who cross the Pearl River Estuary for work, study or leisure will soon clear immigration much faster. The Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) announced on 16 January that, in partnership with Macao’s Public Security Police Force and related agencies, the minimum age for using each side’s automated passenger-clearance lanes (e-Channels in Hong…
We have not seen a week like this at Real Madrid for a long time. After Sunday’s defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, Xabi Alonso was relieved of his duties just 24 hours later. The job was given to Castilla head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, whose appointment is temporary until the hierarchy decides on the…
The index has now outperformed its long-run average in six of the past seven years. The stock market has generated fantastic returns for investors in recent years. A good gauge of its performance is the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.06%) index, which is a collection of the leading stocks on U.S. markets. It has continued to…
Photo Credit: FX Hulu’s new TV and movie releases for January 19 – 25, 2026, include the three-episode series premiere of FX’s The Beauty. FX’s The Beauty is premiering on January 21, 2026, with the first three episodes dropping at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu. Brainchild of Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson, the…
Oliver Glasner is a target for Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City battling for Dro Fernandez, and Tottenham want to add a left-sided attacker. Outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is one of the names being considered for the Manchester United job in the summer. (Mirror), external Chelsea and Manchester City are leading the race…
This article was first published on December 15, 1969 Drama in HK’s first international marathon by Neil Perera Unheralded Kim Cha Hwan of South Korea yesterday (December 14, 1969) pulverised an international field of long distance runners to win the first Tin Tin international marathon in the New Territories. Kim, a 21-year-old electrician, overcame a…
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Canada’s leader Mark Carney and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the members of the “Board of Peace” that will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza. The establishment of the board, chaired by US President Donald Trump, is a key step in the United Nations-backed American plan to…
Dutch activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek, a prominent figure on Europe’s far-right speaking circuit, revealed on social media that her UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) had been revoked, with officials stating her presence was “not conducive to the public good.” The notification means she must now apply for a visa—and face a possible refusal—before entering the United…
Chelsea are set to take on Brentford in a must-win Premier League London derby six-pointer at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The Blues have taken only three points from a possible 15 in their last five Premier League games (D3, L2). In fact, they’ve won just one of their last nine league outings (D5, L3)…
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