Open this photo in gallery: Melanie Auldkyrani kanavaros/Supplied Melanie Auld’s first trip to Hong Kong in 2018 coincided with Typhoon Mangkhut, a powerful tropical cyclone. At the airport in Canada, waiting to depart for Jewellery and Gem World Hong Kong, the world’s largest jewellery trade show, she read about the intensifying storm. “It was the…
The Chancellor is expected to make the announcement at a meeting with her European counterparts in Copenhagen on Saturday, saying it is “right to explore all options to support Ukraine”. It comes after European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen last week suggested providing a loan to Ukraine backed by the “cash balances” associated with…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will urge Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia when they meet next week at the United Nations in New York, and has called on Ukraine’s allies to “stop wasting time”. Zelenskyy said he expected further sanctions to be imposed if Vladimir Putin refuses to meet him for face-to-face talks or to agree…
It’s officially time to swap sundresses for sweaters and sandals for knee-high boots — but you don’t have to spend a ton to be on trend this season. Amazon’s fashion department is buzzing with new arrivals for autumn, and we rounded up standout styles in every category starting at just $9. You can gear up…
China stuck to its stance on the future of TikTok in the US on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump said a deal to switch short video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership was progressing. “China’s position on TikTok is clear: The Chinese government respects the wishes of the enterprise, and welcomes it to carry…
Promising new research could hold the key to combating a widespread invasive plant found throughout North America. The University of Minnesota posted an article about a study that examined fungi samples collected from dying buckthorn on 19 sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Of the 120 fungal species collected, 46 were identified as potential sources for…
Liverpool have lost just one of their last 28 home games against Everton in all competitions (W17 D10), winning each of their last four in a row since a 0-2 defeat in February 2021. Only from February 1933 to January 1937 have the Reds ever won five straight home matches against the Toffees. Everton have…
Porsche slows EV rollout, trims 2025 profit forecast amid weak demand, China pressures and US tariffs. Porsche AG on Friday dialled back plans for its electric vehicle rollout due to weaker demand, pressure in key market China and higher U.S. tariffs, causing the luxury sportscar maker and its parent Volkswagen to slash their 2025 profit…
Every Saturday night, Kaylee Davis and her family transformed their LaPlace kitchen into a juice factory in hopes of furthering the 12-year-old’s entrepreneurial dreams. Into the wee hours of the morning, they would prep, cut and juice apples, bananas, papayas, lemons, strawberries, blueberries, pineapples, kale and other ingredients for Kaylee’s various juice blends that she…
Published on September 20, 2025 The Met Office has issued a critical weather warning for the United Kingdom, alerting residents to the imminent threat of heavy rain and potential flooding, which could significantly disrupt daily life across several regions. This warning comes in response to a slow-moving storm system that is expected to bring intense…