As Hong Kong positions itself as an international football hub, the impact on sports tourism, hospitality, and the local economy is significant. Major football events draw fans, teams, and officials from across Asia and beyond, boosting visitor numbers and ensuring a steady flow of tourists throughout the year. This influx increases hotel occupancy and spending…
She spoke about the Reform UK leader on Monday evening at Wigtown Book Festival, where she was discussing her new memoir, Frankly. When asked about voters being disillusioned with the established parties, Ms Sturgeon said Mr Farage’s party had risen because “people are alienated from traditional politics”. She said: “Those problems are not imagined, they’re…
A federal judge on Tuesday delivered an extraordinary 161-page rebuke of President Donald Trump, ruling that the administration impermissibly chilled the protected political speech of university professors and students by targeting non-citizens on college campuses who have spoken out in support of Palestine. Judge William G. Young lambasted Trump and his administration for attacking free…
By Niket Nishant and Sukriti Gupta (Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures were lower on Tuesday, as investors awaited a crucial labor market report, while fretting over likely delays in the release of key economic data due to a potential government shutdown. Investor sentiment has shifted back toward risk aversion, just a day after equities posted…
Some runways this season are tilting away from the red carpet — and toward wall-to-wall carpeting, area rugs and bath mats. These include Louis Vuitton, where Nicolas Ghesquière, a wiz at VIP dressing, turned his attention to homebodies for spring — and it looks inviting. “In praise of intimacy, dressing for yourself first,” Ghesquière told…
Hong Kong aims to provide 420,000 homes with sufficient land supply over the next decade, maintaining a public-to-private housing ratio of 70:30, according to the latest government projections. This was disclosed as the government released its annual progress report on the long-term housing strategy on Tuesday, revealing it had secured sufficient land to supply 419,100…
China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’ amade the remarks in his regular Press Conference on Tuesday. He made the remarks in response to the following question: “On September 27, the UN Security Council failed to adopt the draft resolution for a technical extension to resolution 2231 tabled by China and Russia. The UK, France and…
VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Igor Tudor Head Coach of Juventus FC looks on prior to the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) Igor Tudor insists he is pleased with what he has seen…
US President Donald Trump called it “potentially one of the great days ever in civilization” as he laid out his administration’s 20-point proposal for a comprehensive end to the war in Gaza. In statements alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Trump said, “We are beyond very close.” It’s the sort of hyperbolic language…
José Adorno/BGR If you’ve recently picked up the new iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, or even if you’re just looking to get more out of the iPhone you already own, the App Store is home to millions of apps designed to boost productivity, spark creativity,…