10 h. ago Hong Kong superstar has last laugh after 50,000 Aussies ‘boo’ him to start of £10m race

Ka Ying Rising cemented his place as the world’s number one racehorse with victory in the Everest at Randwick in Sydney in front of a record crowd

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58 h. ago Emma Raducanu cuts short season after heat and injury struggles in China

Mixed year ends with Melbourne seeding up in the airBritish No 1 pulls out of Tokyo and Hong Kong eventsEmma Raducanu has brought an early end to her season following physical struggles in China. The British No 1 had hoped to put together a strong finish to 2025 to guarantee herself a seeding at the Australian Open in January but that is now up in the air.There is good news on the coaching front, though, with Francisco Roig reaching a deal to continue their work together in 2026. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Emma Raducanu calls time on 2025 season after health struggles

The British No1 has withdrawn from upcoming tournaments in Tokyo and Hong Kong

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59 h. ago Emma Raducanu ends 2025 season early after physical issues in recent matches

The British number one will not play in tournaments in Tokyo and Hong Kong

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60 h. ago Emma Raducanu ends 2025 season early to focus on physical recovery

The British number one will not play in tournaments in Tokyo and Hong Kong

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3 d. ago Exiled Hong Kong dissidents say UK plan to restart extraditions puts them in danger

Legislative change comes five years after treaty suspended in response to city’s crackdown on pro-democracy activistsExiled Hong Kong dissidents say they fear UK government plans to restart some extraditions with the city could put them in greater danger, saying Hong Kong authorities will use any pretext to pursue them.An amendment to UK extradition laws was passed on Tuesday. It came more than five years after the UK and several other countries suspended extradition treaties with Hong Kong in response to the government crackdown on the pro-democracy movement, and its imposition of a Beijing-designed national security law. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Exiled Hong Kong dissidents fear UK plan to restart extraditions will put them in danger

Legislative change comes five years after treaty suspended in response to city’s crackdown on pro-democracy activistsExiled Hong Kong dissidents say they fear UK government plans to restart some extraditions with the city could put them in greater danger, saying Hong Kong authorities will use any pretext to pursue them.An amendment to UK extradition laws was passed on Tuesday more than five years after Britain and several other countries suspended extradition treaties with Hong Kong in response to the government crackdown on the pro-democracy movement, and its imposition of a Beijing-designed national security law. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK sanctions scam network ‘masterminds’ who bought London properties

Both men were born in China but hold Cambodian, Cypriot and Hong Kong citizenship.

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5 d. ago Superstar sprinter on track for £10m race after ‘hacked’ X account claim he was non

Betting on the Everest, the world’s richest turf race, was suspended after rumours spread that Ka Ying Rising was ‘lame behind and not eating’

Economics

5 d. ago China's exports to US drop in September, while rise in global shipments hits a 6

China has reported its exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, even though growth in its global exports hit a six-month high

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6 d. ago Why Hong Kong’s 3812 Gallery is betting on London’s Bayswater to attract the next generation of collectors

Why Hong Kong’s 3812 Gallery is betting on London’s Bayswater to attract the next generation of collectors  Monocle

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7 d. ago The day that Margaret Thatcher nearly died: How first female PM was almost killed in fog

It was December 22, 1984 and Mrs Thatcher's RAF VC-10 had spent nearly 20 hours in the air, returning from high-stakes talks in China over the future of Hong Kong .

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8 d. ago Stirling fighter ready for global title tilt in Hong Kong bout

The bout will see Colin - who trains at the 1314 gym in the city - take on an Indian opponent and putting his unbeaten record on the line.

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8 d. ago China hits US ships with retaliatory port fees before trade talks

China has hit American-owned vessels docking in the country with tit-for-tat port fees

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8 d. ago The five best bars in the world in 2025 as Barcelona featured twice

From London to Hong Kong, these five bars are at the top of their game

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8 d. ago NBA stars return to China six years after controversy over pro

Today's match will mark NBA’s first game played in a Chinese territory since 2019 as millions of fans await the return of one of the most beloved sports leagues to mainland, Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

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9 d. ago FTSE 100 falls from record highs as Lloyds and HSBC struggle

The FTSE 250 ended up 11 points, 0.1%, at 22,052.83.

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9 d. ago HSBC shares slide as banking giant doubles down on Asia focus

HSBC shares fell on Thursday after the banking giant confirmed it plans to pay nearly £11billion to buy the rest of ailing Hang Seng bank in Hong Kong.

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9 d. ago One Tech Tip: Annoyed by junk calls to your iPhone? Try the new iOS 26 call screen feature

Apple has introduced a new call screening feature for iPhone users to combat nuisance calls

Technology

9 d. ago China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology

China has outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over the use of the elements critical for many products

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