Hong Kong police are investigating the source of more than HK$88,000 (US$10,280) in banknotes seen falling from a residential block, many of which were burned. Security staff at Lei Yue Mun Estate’s Lei Sang House reported at 8.20am on Wednesday that a number of banknotes were falling from the building and scattering across the ground….
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Barcelona moved into the Copa del Rey round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Guadalajara on Tuesday night. Late goals from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford finally broke the third-tier side’s impressive resistance. Key players such as Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia and Frenkie de Jong had to play 90 minutes, while Hansi Flick was…
The 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is transforming Hong Kong into a major sports and events destination, as it drives repeat tourism, supports retailers and helps prop up the city’s retail property landlords, according to experts. The stadium has been ranked the world’s No 3 in ticket sales in 2025, just nine months after its debut,…
Created on December 17, 2025 Gold remains choppy near the top of a major channel, with hesitation signaling a possible short-term pullback. However, the broader uptrend remains intact, and dips are viewed as buying opportunities amid strong central bank demand. Gold continues to be very noisy. I don’t think people know what to do with…
A Silo star has provided a positive update on Seasons 3 and 4, offering new details about the future of the Apple TV series. The Rebecca Ferguson–led dystopian drama continues to move forward behind the scenes. The recent production updates have sparked significant excitement among fans. Steve Zahn gives updates on Silo Seasons 3 and…
Birthday wishes go out to Eugene Levy, Sarah Paulson and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on December 17th and learn an interesting fact about each of them. Top celebrity birthdays on December 17, 2025 Eugene Levy, left, and…
It was Argentina’s World Cup in Qatar but before Lionel Messi’s magic moment, the other team to light up the tournament was Morocco. They became the first ever African team to reach the semi-finals, eliminating European heavyweights along the way. In doing so, Morocco were more than just successful, they were a symbol, an inspiration….
As Christmas draws near and work winds down before 2026, it’s the perfect time to sample an array of limited-time Yuletide cocktails from some of the city’s best and newest bars alike. From mulled wine variations (including ones served cold!) to creamy eggnog twists and beyond, here are six of Hong Kong’s curated Christmas cocktail…
Planet China: Twelfth in a series about how Beijing’s trillion-dollar development plan is reshaping the globe—and the natural world. HAJDÚSZOBOSZLÓ, Hungary—The audience sat patiently through the presentations about the cluster of battery factories going up nearby. They listened to descriptions of the hazardous chemicals the plants will use, their huge water withdrawals and energy demands….