The leader of Hong Kong’s Catholics has emphasised the need to maintain a “better understanding” and “better relationship” between the Vatican and mainland China, saying that such “bridge-building” under the late Pope Francis should continue. Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan, who is in Rome preparing for the coming conclave that starts on Wednesday to elect a…
If there were such a thing as landslide victories for local elections, Reform could easily claim to have won one in 2025. Out of the 1,641 seats available, Nigel Farage’s party came away with 677 – that’s more than 41%. The Liberal Democrats came second with 370 (a net gain of 163). Overall, only a…
Cheesy Taco Bake PHOTO: LINDA XIAO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON If you love our taco lasagna, then get ready to meet a new staple in your weeknight dinner rotation: this cheesy taco bake. Instead of using tortillas, like we do in our lasagnchiladas, we’re layering seasoned ground beef, cheese, and tomato-sour cream mixture on top…
Your reaction recap – what we’ve heard todaypublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 12:47 BST Seher AsafLive reporter Image source, PA MediaImage caption, This is the moment successful Labour Party candidate Helen Godwin won the mayoral race in the West of England Combined Authority The local election results brought with them a flurry of reaction….
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HONG KONG (Reuters) — Hong Kong’s de-facto central bank said it sold 46.54 billion Hong Kong dollars ($6 billion) on Saturday to prevent the currency from strengthening beyond its official peg to the U.S. dollar, the first such intervention in more than four years. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to a tight band between…
The Met Gala is Monday in New York City, and we’re counting down with some of the most iconic looks from the best dressed stars, like recent darlings Zendaya and Rihanna and all the way back to the early years. Zendaya’s first and second look, 2024 Met Gala Zendaya attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating…
Badenoch apologises for local election ‘bloodbath’ in op-ed Kemi Badenoch has apologised for the “bloodbath” of the local elections in an op-ed piece on Saturday for the Telegraph. The Conservative party leader wote: After last year’s historic defeat, and with protest votes cutting across every ballot box, we knew Thursday would be hard. I’m deeply…
Last year, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced its spring 2025 fashion exhibition, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ I was genuinely surprised. For the first time in its 88-year history, the Met’s Costume Institute would directly address the subject of race. Race is layered and complicated. Failure to grasp even the subtlest nuance can derail…
1 Cheesy Asparagus Orzotto PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER Thanks to its small, versatile shape, orzo is practically made for this creamy, comforting cooking method. Aromatic leeks, grassy asparagus, and sweet peas bring bright, springy vibes to the dish, while rich cream, nutty Parmesan, and just the right amount of butter stirred…