Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Zia Yusuf, who quit as chair of Reform UK on Thursday, is returning to work in a different role at Nigel Farage’s populist party, blaming “exhaustion” for his decision to walk away. The 38-year old…
Hong Kong’s new global mediation centre can help resolve territorial or sovereignty disputes if participants are willing to come to the table, the city’s justice minister has said. Last month, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi presided over a landmark signing ceremony for the establishment of the International Organisation for Mediation in the city. Thirty-three countries…
What’s tiny, furry, and always in demand? Hint: it’s not a puppy! Recently, the internet has become obsessed with Labubus–adorable little collectible keychains. The toothy little monsters come in a variety of colors and styles, and all of them sell out in seconds. Social media users everywhere have been posting with the keychains, posting with…
Hong Kong will begin replacing a 400-metre (437 yards) section of water pipe lined with bitumen this year before carrying out citywide work, as it is believed to be the source of black particles dirtying the water at two public housing estates. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Saturday that the government would…
Resistant starch resists digestion and feeds beneficial gut bacteria, producing short-chain fatty acids that support gut health. Consuming resistant starch can promote fullness and provide fewer calories compared to other carbohydrates. Foods high in resistant starch include green bananas, cooled potatoes, legumes and certain bread. Not all carbs are digested in the same way. Take…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for decisive global efforts to combat terrorism and those who enable it, during a meeting with visiting UK foreign secretary David Lammy. The talks took place amid strong British condemnation of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office,…
In recent years, personal care products marketed at Black women have received increased scrutiny for their toxicity, specifically chemical hair straighteners. These perms, also known as “relaxers”, have been condemned for causing severe health problems, including fertility issues, scalp irritations and increased risk of cancer. In light of this, many Black women have turned to…
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Zia Yusuf is returning to Reform UK just 48 hours after quitting as party chairman, claiming his resignation was a “mistake”. The 38-year-old businessman said…
Looking through the clothes in the Diane Von Furstenberg resort collection, one word kept coming to mind: ease. Dresses and tops are made to simply pull on over the head; pants and skirts have elastic waists—zipper closures are few and far between. “What I think is really important about DVF is how it made women…
The head of a committee overseeing funding for Hong Kong’s public universities has led a delegation to the United States and the United Kingdom to promote the city as a destination for higher education. James Tang Tuck-hong, secretary general of the University Grants Committee, attended a conference in San Diego, California, on May 25, before…