Provisional Met Office figures show the country recorded its brightest April since records began in 1910, with England seeing its sunniest ever, and the other home nations their second sunniest. It was also the UK’s third warmest April on record, with a mean temperature of 9.6C – 1.7C above the long-term average. People enjoy the…
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China’s box office revenue on the first day of the May Day holiday exceeded 200 million yuan (about 27.5 million U.S. dollars) by 17:30 Thursday according to box office tracker Dengta Data, including pre-sales and limited previews. More than 10 new films are released during the May Day holiday this year, ranging from biographies to…
A 39-year-old former accounting manager has been sentenced to six years and six months’ imprisonment after stealing more than HK$26 million (US$3.35 million) from his former employer, the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong, over four years. The High Court heard that Chan Yiu-choi, who is married and has an eight-year-old daughter, stole the money…
Kohl’s Corporation said Thursday it has fired CEO Ashley Buchanan for cause after an investigation found he had violated the company’s conflict-of-interest policies. Buchanan was terminated after an external investigation found that he directed the company to engage in transactions that involved “undisclosed conflicts of interest,” according to the company’s statement. The Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based department…
A Labour Day drone show featuring colourful tributes to Hong Kong traditions wowed thousands of residents and visitors along the Wan Chai temporary promenade on Thursday evening, with the intricate and creative portrayals of coming festivals sparking loud applause. The 12-minute show started at 8pm, with 1,000 drones weaving through the skies above Victoria Harbour,…
The demand for overseas travel by family is increasing for the golden holiday in May. Hong Kong, a short-distance travel destination, is full of elements that can satisfy all the tastes of children and parents, ranging from theme parks, nature and cultural experiences. Introducing Hong Kong’s major travel destinations, which are attracting attention as so-called…
On Thursday 1 May 2025, elections are being held for 23 councils and six mayors in England. Here’s how to follow the results and analysis with BBC News: Thursday 1 May A BBC One special from 11.10pm to 4am (Friday 2 May) with Laura Kuenssberg will follow the latest developments, with guests and expert analysis from…
Churchill Downs has trademarked the Kentucky Derby as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” But, in the words of Louisville-born milliner Mary Julia Kaiser, “It’s not just a two-minute moment for Louisville. It’s a citywide season.” School is canceled the Friday before race day, restaurants are slammed, hotel prices skyrocket and a thriving hat-making…
The US Senate confirmed long-time China critic David Perdue as the new US ambassador to China on Tuesday, a key role amid escalated bilateral tensions and a high-stakes tariff showdown between the world’s two largest economies. Perdue, 75, a former US senator for the state of Georgia and a veteran business executive, was confirmed in…