52 m. ago RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 from infection after leg amputation

Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.

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2 h. ago Trump floats income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite; says US talking to China on trade

US president suggested income tax be reduced – ‘maybe even completely eliminated’ – for people making less than US$200,000 a year.

Politics

2 h. ago Women’s toilets are not for trans women, UK equality watchdog says

Equality and Human Rights Commission issued interim guidance after ruling this month that a woman is legally defined based on sex at birth.

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4 h. ago Pakistan begs China, Russia to begin ‘impartial probe’ into Kashmir attack; secures support from Beijing

Pakistan begs China, Russia to begin ‘impartial probe’ into Kashmir attack; secures support from Beijing  Firstpost

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7 h. ago FILE PHOTO: Customers shop at Huawei's flagship store in Beijing

FILE PHOTO: Customers shop at Huawei's flagship store in Beijing  Arizona Daily Sun

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7 h. ago Canada’s leaders make final pitches in campaign disrupted by Trump

Trump’s threats to annex Canada has led to a surge in nationalism and support for the incumbent Liberals in the final days of the campaign.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump doubts Putin’s peace plan as Russia launches drone attack

Russia launched 149 exploding drones across Ukraine, after Russia claimed to have regained control of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

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8 h. ago Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine; Trump ‘doubts Putin’s desire for peace’

Attacks came hours after Russia claimed to have regained control over remaining parts of the Kursk region that Ukraine had seized in August.

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9 h. ago China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond

China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

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13 h. ago Beijing art book fair showcases illustrated classics alongside global titles

Beijing art book fair showcases illustrated classics alongside global titles  China.org

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14 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 10 over gender selection and surrogacy services

Company raided after advertising that they could allow customers to choose their babies’ gender and connect them with surrogate mothers.

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14 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 10 over sex selection and surrogacy services

Company raided after advertising it could allow customers to choose their babies’ sex and connect them with surrogates.

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15 h. ago Multiple dead after vehicle rams into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival in Canada

Police said the driver was in custody and video posted on social media showed victims strewn across a long stretch of road.

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15 h. ago 9 dead after vehicle rams into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival in Canada

The driver has been taken into custody and PM Carney said he was ‘devastated’ to hear about the horrific events at the Lapu Lapu festival.

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15 h. ago 11 killed as car ploughs into Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver

Driver was taken into custody. PM Carney said he was ‘devastated’ to hear about horrific events at Lapu Lapu Day festival.

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15 h. ago Will the next pope continue Francis’ reforms or steer Catholic Church in new direction?

Experts say the pontiff’s successor may bring fresh priorities but likely won’t change core doctrines as a pivotal conclave nears.

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16 h. ago Beijing state asset manager unveils 2025 cultural, sports program

Beijing state asset manager unveils 2025 cultural, sports program  China.org

Politics

16 h. ago Yellow Sea fish farm row threatens to derail efforts to improve China

The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.

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16 h. ago The Yellow Sea fish farm row threatening to derail progress in China

The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.

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17 h. ago Ukraine war: Russia admits North Korea help, thanks troops for reclaiming Kursk

President Putin said Kursk’s liberation will create the conditions for further advances at other parts of the front.

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