WALES They were harry-ed over this. The construction of a $580 million 125-mile underground power line connecting the UK and Ireland has been rerouted after hundreds of emotional “Harry Potter” fans called the CEO of the company behind it. The Potterheads lamented that the proposed project would disrupt a memorial dedicated to the series’ Dobby the…
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a “brutal” knife attack in Belfast. Police declared a critical incident after a man in his 40s was attacked in the Kinnaird Avenue area of the city at around 10.30pm, local time, on Monday night. The victim was taken to hospital with wounds to…
The acclaimed 2024 comedy-drama movie Kneecap has found a new streaming home this month. As of today, the highly rated Irish film starring Michael Fassbender is officially available to stream on Hulu. What do we know about Kneecap? 2024’s Kneecap is a biographical film about the titular Irish hip-hop trio consisting of Mo Chara, Móglaí…
Irish agri-food, particularly grass-fed beef, lamb, and spirits, ranks among the country’s most competitive exports. The first batch of Irish beef products that targets the everyday local market is served at a restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui on April 28. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Throughout April 2026, local distributors in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,…
LUXEMBOURG, April 21 (Reuters) – The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected “positive decisions” on the 90 billion euro ($105.94 billion) loan for Ukraine to be made on Wednesday. This month’s electoral defeat of Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Ukraine’s harshest EU foe, could pave the way for the loan that…
A map of the British Isles can be deceptive. On paper, planning a multi-stop trip across England, Scotland and Ireland looks straightforward. Distances are short and flights are frequent, while trains connect major cities. In reality, it rarely is straightforward. Traffic and confusing train tickets are among the factors that can quickly complicate even the…
Hong Kong’s health authorities have warned of a recent “drastic increase” in norovirus-related food poisoning incidents that are all related to raw oyster consumption, with 20 of them being recorded over the past 2½ weeks. The Centre for Health Protection said on Thursday that it had received 23 reports of food poisoning, involving 69 patients,…
It is that time of the year – January – the start of a legal year, marked by a decidedly Western ceremonial event. This month alone, the Bar has sent representatives to attend Opening of the Legal Year ceremonies in Singapore, Malaysia and, of course, Hong Kong. Similar ceremonies are also part of the tradition…
A new wearable device data report has shown that Hong Kong users averaged 10,663 steps a day, ranking them first in the world for average daily figures for the second consecutive year. The 2025 Garmin Connect Data Report highlights global fitness and activity trends based on metrics such as average stress and daily step counts….
Paul Costelloe, the Irish-American designer who dressed the late Princess Diana and became a stalwart of the London fashion scene, has died, his company confirmed. He was 80. In addition to creating evening wear and other designs for Diana, Costelloe established a fashion house that celebrated luxurious fabrics and creativity. He worked in central London and with…