4 h. ago EU’s Von der Leyen loses court case over secret Pfizer texts

Wednesday’s ruling is likely to affect how the EU’s executive arm treats text messages in the future.

Events

4 h. ago HSBC moves to repossess Hong Kong flat of Abby Choi’s former father

Court summons for Kwong Kau is latest development in controversy over his subsidised flat, which has already prompted tightening of some rules.

Politics

5 h. ago Hong Kong judges doubt government to blame for lack of slavery law after sex case

Legal challenge by domestic helper who lost two sexual exploitation cases can’t force authorities to enact laws against forced labour, court says.

Politics

10 h. ago HSBC’s Hong Kong unit Hang Seng Bank lays off staff as part of sweeping revamp

Some departments lose up to 20 per cent of their staff, while the hardest-hit team is cut in half, sources say.

Politics

17 h. ago UK man jailed for 38 years weeps as court overturns his murder conviction

Peter Sullivan, the UK’s longest-serving victim of a wrongful conviction, has been released after being exonerated by DNA evidence.

Events

23 h. ago US tourism ‘losing out’ on US$12.5 billion as international visitor numbers dwindle

Out of 184 global economies analysed, the US is the only one projected to lose tourism dollars this year.

Society

27 h. ago Kardashian relives Paris heist horror in dramatic court testimony: ‘thought I was going to die’

Kim Kardashian tearfully recounted a 2016 Paris heist, where robbers stole jewels worth millions, including her US$4 million engagement ring.

Events

54 h. ago Hong Kong activist loses appeal over prison letter but gets lighter sentence

Court upholds Owen Chow’s conviction for unauthorised delivery of complaint letter against prison service, but replaces jail sentence with fine.

Events

62 h. ago Chinese court rules security guard’s death during workplace sex an ‘industrial accident’

Appeal court says 60-something man’s right to have sex with girlfriend at work is same as entitlement to drink water, use toilet.

Events

6 d. ago New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kong’s top court as non

Sir William Gillow Gibbes Austen Young, 73, will serve at the Court of Final Appeal after his endorsement by city legislature.

Events

7 d. ago Tesla loses more sales in China as buyers opt for cheaper, tech

A sales increase in March proves short-lived, as April deliveries by the company’s Shanghai factory plunge nearly 26 per cent.

Economics

7 d. ago Tesla’s April deliveries shrink 26% in China as buyers opt for cheaper, tech

A sales increase in March proves short-lived, as April deliveries by the company’s Shanghai factory plunge nearly 26 per cent.

Politics

7 d. ago Boat involved in Hong Kong ferry disaster ‘was sailing at high speed’ before crash

Coroner’s Court hears Sea Smooth could have been travelling as fast as 20 knots, or about 37km/h, before the collision with Lamma IV in 2012.

Events

7 d. ago Science of food security: Chinese unlock gene secret at root of drought

Lead author Zhong Liyuan says it would take 8-10 years to produce a stable and widely adoptable rice variety through crossbreeding.

Society

7 d. ago Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang warns of a 'tremendous loss' if U.S. firms lose access to China’s $50 billion AI market

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang warns of a 'tremendous loss' if U.S. firms lose access to China’s $50 billion AI market  Fortune

Economics

7 d. ago US Navy loses another fighter jet in Red Sea aircraft carrier incident

Fighter jet landing on USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier goes overboard, forcing pilots to eject.

Transport

7 d. ago Hong Kong duo accused of aiding Abby Choi’s ex had ‘no intention to get involved’

Kowloon City Court heard closing submissions from the defence lawyers of Lam Shun and Irene Pun, with verdict to be learned on June 16.

Politics

7 d. ago Coroner’s inquest begins into 2012 Hong Kong Lamma ferry disaster

Hearing is being held after two relatives convinced Court of Appeal that it is in the public interest to once again investigate the accident that left 39 people dead.

Events

1 week ago US calls out China's unfair trade practices as 28 textile plants shut down

US calls out China's unfair trade practices as 28 textile plants shut down  The Economic Times

Politics

1 week ago From unthinkable to unforgettable: CIPCC journalists play tennis on Beijing legendary Diamond Court

From unthinkable to unforgettable: CIPCC journalists play tennis on Beijing legendary Diamond Court  Tehran Times

Events