Principals in Hong Kong have criticised education authorities for failing to consult the sector regarding a new measure that permits popular schools to apply to operate an additional Form One class in the next academic year, raising concerns that the move will intensify competition among institutions. The Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary…
British deputy high commissioner Caroline Rowett visited the Bhuttico handloom cooperative in Kullu on Monday as part of her three-day visit to the region. British deputy high commissioner Caroline Rowett . During the visit, the UK delegation met Bhuttico’s management and interacted with artisans engaged in the creation of traditional Himachali handloom products. Speaking on…
The Oklahoma Sooners will not be winning a fifth-straight Women’s College World Series title this year, as the Texas Tech Red Raiders eliminated them from reaching the championship series on Monday night. Texas Tech secured their first ever spot in the national championship series in their first appearance in the WCWS. And, they did so…
Bus services across England could become more stable and accountable under the government’s new Bus Services Bill, which has passed its second reading in the House of Commons. The legislation plans to prevent the withdrawal of vital routes at short notice, particularly those relied upon by vulnerable or disadvantaged communities. The Bill places new responsibilities…
Start your day by supporting a healthier gut with these tasty breakfasts. These dishes boast a minimum of 15 grams of protein per serving to support muscle recovery, sustained energy and healthy digestion. Plus, each serving contains at least 6 grams of fiber and includes probiotic and/or prebiotic foods like greek yogurt, kefir and oats,…
The annual SummerFest is back at Central Harbourfront for its ninth year, offering city dwellers a series of free events ranging from cool bamboo art to music, dance, and sports activities. Here’s what you need to know: How long is SummerFest 2025 open for? SummerFest 2025 will go on for 66 days straight, from May…
No sneaker has dominated celebrity street style scene quite like the Adidas Samba’s streak in 2022. But if you assumed it’s been fully replaced by the Tokyo or the Taekwondo, think again: The sleek, retro-inspired Adidas silhouette has only gotten more popular. In the past year alone, Anne Hathaway, Zoë Kravitz, Kendall Jenner, Kaia Gerber,…
McDonald’s flagship store in Hong Kong is close to claiming the crown as the busiest in the fast-food chain’s global network of more than 40,000 outlets, a capstone in a half-century of operating in the city. The 9,000 sq ft (836 square metre) Admiralty Centre store, which reopened for business last month after a three-week…
THIS week marks the 50th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s June 1975 referendum of its membership of the European Common Market, the precursor of the European Union (EU). Yet, some five decades later, the trade policy of the UK is increasingly looking beyond Europe, post-Brexit. In the last few weeks alone, the UK government has…
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (KPTV) – The Linfield Wildcats saw their record-setting 2025 season come to a close on Sunday, falling to Trine University 10-9 in walk-off fashion in the semifinal round of the NCAA Division III Softball Championship Finals. Despite holding three separate leads of three runs against the Trine Thunder, and leading 9-6 heading to…