Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a ‘mobile security crisis’

WASHINGTON — Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech and journalism. The crashes, which began late last year and carried into 2025, were the tipoff to a sophisticated cyberattack that may have allowed hackers to infiltrate…

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'Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In'

John Chong on the Future of Hong Kong Cinema and Its Struggles at SIFF 2025

It’s impossible to talk about Chinese-language cinema without mentioning Hong Kong — a truth underscored at this year’s 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). This year’s program dives deep into the city’s storied cinematic past, treating audiences to classics like Jackie Chan’s complete Police Story series. Alongside the retrospective is a forward-looking focus: a Hong…

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What Fashion Can Learn from Auto: Inside Kering’s Appointment of Luca de Meo

Kering and Luca de Meo

On June 15, 2025, Kering announced that Luca de Meo will become its next CEO, effective mid‑September. This appointment of Luca de Meo – the executive best known for turning around French automaker Renault – comes amid a challenging period for Kering: its stock is down about 70 percent from three years ago, its key…

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International Jockeys Conference Set for Hong Kong

International Jockeys Conference Set for Hong Kong

The International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys (ICHSWJ) will take place Dec. 11-12 in Hong Kong.    The conference, which is being organised by the Jockeys Health and Wellbeing Committee (JHWC) of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), and is proudly supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), will…

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EU and UK reach accord on cross-border trade and travel in Gibraltar

EU and UK reach accord on cross-border trade and travel in Gibraltar

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An Israeli soldier points his weapon during a military raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

U.K., others sanction 2 far-right Israeli Cabinet ministers

JERUSALEM — Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway said Tuesday they have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers for allegedly “inciting extremist violence” against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. What You Need To Know Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway say they have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government…

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