12 h. ago Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant

The boy first held down the food counter before going into the shop to turn off the power supply.

Society

15 h. ago UK’s foreign investment lags behind France for fifth year; Goldman Sachs upgrades UK and eurozone growth forecasts – business live

UK’s foreign investment lags behind France for fifth year; Goldman Sachs upgrades UK and eurozone growth forecasts – business live  The Guardian

Economics

16 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

24 h. ago Senior Indian officials dismiss Trump’s claim he alone brokered ceasefire with Pakistan

Implied that New Delhi briefed all key partners, including its fellow Quad members, as China frets security dialogue fanning tensions.

Politics

30 h. ago Hong Kong doctor jailed for sex assault has licence suspended for 9 months

Sunny Li was jailed for two weeks in May 2023 after being convicted of assaulting 18-year-old girl in crowded train compartment.

Events

31 h. ago Sweltering 30 C day turns icy night: parts of Beijing hit by egg

Sweltering 30 C day turns icy night: parts of Beijing hit by egg-sized hail, observatory issues warning  Global Times

Events

40 h. ago Hong Kong enacts security law changes within 1 day amid geopolitical tensions

Six premises in the city designated as ‘prohibited places’, while maximum jail term of seven years imposed for providing false information.

Events

41 h. ago France hits back at false claim Macron, Starmer and Merz had drugs on train

Elysee blames ‘France’s enemies’ after European leaders were the target of fake news that a white tissue on table was a cocaine bag.

Events

44 h. ago Trump Live Updates: China Tariff Pause, Drug Prices and More

Trump Live Updates: China Tariff Pause, Drug Prices and More  The New York Times

Politics

46 h. ago Big Chinese pharma firms can withstand Trump’s policies with cost advantages: analysts

Trump seeks to slash domestic drug prices, bring back pharmaceutical manufacturing to the US and slap tariffs on imports.

Politics

51 h. ago UK police investigate overnight fire at PM Keir Starmer’s house in London

Counterterrorism officers on scene at the Kentish Town home which PM rents out while he lives at official Downing Street address.

Events

51 h. ago Police investigate fire at UK Prime Minister Starmer’s private house in London

London’s Metropolitan Police force said counterterrorism officers were involved in the investigation.

Events

51 h. ago UK police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer’s private home in London

A 21-year old man, arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, remains in custody.

Events

53 h. ago Trump maintains 120% cheap goods tax on China, hitting Shein and Temu

Trump maintains 120% cheap goods tax on China, hitting Shein and Temu  Axios

Politics

55 h. ago Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president signs executive order on drug pricing

Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president signs executive order on drug pricing  NBC News

Politics

56 h. ago Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president to sign executive order on drug pricing

Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president to sign executive order on drug pricing  NBC News

Politics

57 h. ago Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president to sign drug prices executive order

Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president to sign drug prices executive order  NBC News

Politics

58 h. ago Trump might claim China tariff victory – but this is Capitulation Day | Heather Stewart

Trump might claim China tariff victory – but this is Capitulation Day | Heather Stewart  The Guardian

Politics

58 h. ago China breakthrough allows Trump to claim a ‘win’ as he leaves on first major foreign tour of second term

China breakthrough allows Trump to claim a ‘win’ as he leaves on first major foreign tour of second term  CNN

Politics

59 h. ago Singapore ministers Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat threaten legal action over corruption claims

Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat accuse a Facebook user of false corruption allegations about their relationship with convicted money launderer Su Haijin.

Politics