5 m. ago Remembering Nora Aunor: actress, ‘rebel’ and the Philippines’ ‘Superstar’

Filipino screenwriter Ricardo Lee pays tribute to Aunor, who spent her career fighting stereotypes and giving voice to the marginalised.

Politics

3 h. ago China graduate student accuses married tutor with 2 kids of having gay relationship with him

Student reveals salacious details of homosexual affair in 104-page online slide show using nude photos, chat records.

Politics

3 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.

Events

7 h. ago Hong Kong retail rents have further to fall amid consumer spending dip

Leasing activity is strong as operators seize on bargain rents to upgrade, but shopping trends worry landlords, suppress investment.

Politics

7 h. ago Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival

Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival  China.org

Society

8 h. ago China actress Liu Yifei lookalike praised for professionalism as teacher and kindness

Much-loved teacher of logic becomes social media sensation because of her resemblance to Mulan star, attracts millions of views online.

Politics

8 h. ago Chinese actress Liu Yifei lookalike praised for professionalism as teacher and kindness

Much-loved teacher of logic becomes social media sensation because she resembles Mulan star, attracts millions of views online.

Politics

15 h. ago Van appears to drive into Just Stop Oil protesters at group’s final UK rally

The driver asked ‘what about my right to get home?’, as the activists – known for throwing soup on van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ – blocked roads.

Events

17 h. ago World bids farewell to ‘pope of the people’, with funeral featuring Mandarin

Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.

Politics

22 h. ago Beijing International Film Festival rolls out red carpet for closing ceremony

Beijing International Film Festival rolls out red carpet for closing ceremony  Global Times

Culture

23 h. ago Man quits top China university, declines PhD offer in US to sell snacks, earns US$95 a day

Academic pressure makes 24-year-old from poor family veer off pathway to elite education into humble world of making mashed potatoes.

Politics

26 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy

The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

Culture

26 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral as it happened: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy

The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

Culture

27 h. ago Japan man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to avoid funeral costs, faces fraud probe

Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.

Events

42 h. ago UN to reduce Sudan food support to millions over shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars

Seven million people are at risk, with the agency saying it has a shortfall of US$698 million out of the nearly US$800 million it needed to cover May to September.

Politics

43 h. ago Tens of thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at Vatican ahead of funeral

Since the pope’s death on Tuesday, about 150,000 people from all over the world have bid farewell to him, the Vatican said.

Economics

47 h. ago ‘Never forget this brave sister’: Xinjiang dad tells daughter about officer who saved her

Petite police officer descends into 40-metre deep well, suffers from severe oxygen deprivation to pull toddler to safety.

Events

48 h. ago South China Sea: China blames Philippine activity for coral damage at disputed Sandy Cay

New government report concludes degradation caused by combination of natural and human activity, including nearby Philippine construction projects.

Events

48 h. ago South China Sea: Beijing blames Manila for coral damage at disputed Sandy Cay

New government report concludes degradation caused by combination of natural and human activity, including nearby Philippine construction projects.

Events

51 h. ago Japan ‘kept man’ gains fame for being supported by 15 wealthy women, earns US$7,000 monthly

During Covid pandemic, his client base shrank from 15 to 7, prompting him to develop new strategies for financial stability.

Economics