NewsVoir Hong Kong, June 17: Hong Kong, a gourmand’s paradise, attracts every kind of holidaymaker vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan, the discerning and even adventurous foodie with its year-round vibrant food festivals. On the cards this year are: French GourMay Festival (1 May – 8 June 2025), Hong Kong W&D Festival (22-26 October 2025) and more. Hong…
The dangerous 32C heat that will be endured by people in the south-east of England on Saturday will have been made 100 times more likely by the climate crisis, scientists have calculated. Global heating, caused by the burning of fossil fuels, is making every heatwave more likely and more intense. The 32C (89.6F) day forecast…
How to mark a milestone? At Our Legacy Cristopher Nying and team decided to take an introspective rather than retrospective approach to the season. The spring 2026 collection—called B-Sides—marks the Swedish brand’s second decade. And it truly feels 20 years young, having retained a scruffy “just kids” attitude while simultaneously becoming more refined. To build…
BEIJING (AP) — The prime minister of New Zealand stressed the importance of his country’s trade ties with China in a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday. Christopher Luxon, on his first visit to China since becoming prime minister in late 2023, flew to Beijing after two days of meetings with officials and…
Ollie Samuels and Paul O’Gorman BBC News, Lancashire BBC Samantha Southern from Blackpool carried the baton after losing her husband Glen to suicide A woman who lost her husband to suicide has said carrying a symbolic baton representing mental wellbeing helped her to feel less isolated. Samantha Southern, from Blackpool, who took part in the…
Fifty-five attorneys general around the country have now signed on to a $7.4 billion settlement with drugmaker Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, over the opioid crisis, officials said. Fifteen states initially agreed to the settlement in January. Since then, an additional 34 states, five territories and Washington, D.C., joined the settlement, according…
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists build world’s first 6G-powered electronic warfare system Chinese researchers have developed a revolutionary electronic warfare…
Manila (Philippines), Jun 20 (AP) Crude oil prices rose and Asian shares were trading mixed on Friday as investors awaited more clarity on whether or not the US will join Israel’s war against Iran. US futures edged lower after Wall Street was closed on Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday. US benchmark crude oil added 15…
Many of Hong Kong’s high-end hotels are known for their elegant afternoon tea sets. Now one of them has gained attention on the global stage. Earlier this month, The Butterfly Room at Rosewood Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui won the world’s best afternoon tea award at the La Liste Pastry Awards 2025. French review…
Summer isn’t summer anymore. A rapid attribution study out today highlights that human-caused climate change has increased the likelihood of raised temperatures in the UK and especially the south-east of England. This heightens the risk to vulnerable members of our society, including those with health conditions or older people who live alone, with climate adaptation…