7 h. ago Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, first US pontiff in history

He has taken the name Leo XIV and will succeed Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88.

Culture

19 h. ago Philippines badly needs more Catholic priests. Could a Filipino pope boost clergy ranks?

‘A pope speaking Filipino, plain Filipino, talking to you like he’s talking to you directly it will be an inspiration,’ a seminarian says.

Politics

30 h. ago Pink smoke: excluded from conclave, Catholic women want their voices heard

The only women the men choosing the next pope will see are ‘nuns tidying their rooms’, protesters say as they call for more female priests.

Events

30 h. ago Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope, as Sistine Chapel doors slam shut

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

Politics

30 h. ago Black smoke: cardinals fail to elect new pope in first conclave vote

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

Events

41 h. 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

45 h. ago In South Korea, dolls modelled on married women spark complaints about ‘over

The ‘Dongtan Missy’ doll and similar ones are clad in provocative dresses with plunging cleavages, triggering calls to stop the sale of such figures.

Politics

54 h. ago Lies, China ties and Macron’s fettuccine: Conclave whisperers seek to sway pope’s election

Lies, China ties and Macron’s fettuccine: Conclave whisperers seek to sway pope’s election  France 24

Politics

3 d. ago Electric atmosphere as crowds gather for Hong Kong’s bun scrambling spectacle

Spectators arrive early to secure prime spots as 9 men and 3 women prepare for challenge to be crowned ‘bun king or queen’.

Politics

4 d. ago 2 domestic helpers arrested in Hong Kong over HK$900,000 illicit

Customs arrests two women, aged 40 and 48, who allegedly used their employers’ homes as storage centres for illicit cigarettes.

Events

4 d. ago Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns

Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.

Events

4 d. ago Why turning 35 feels like a career ‘death sentence’ for some Chinese tech workers

Women in China tend to face a ‘double curse’ of age and gender discrimination in the workplace.

Events

4 d. ago Chinese prankster locks colleague in freezer room, smirking as woman pleads for help

Police called to scene as loud banging heard from inside ice-cold storage unit in bakery shop, woman says she feared for her fate.

Politics

5 d. ago Chinese hilltop painted white to mimic Mount Fuji sparks online laughter

Tourist site’s management describes hill as ‘volcano’, complete with staged ‘eruptions’ that release artificial pink smoke on weekends.

Events

6 d. ago Outside Influences: How Germany and China Are Trying to Impact the Conclave

Outside Influences: How Germany and China Are Trying to Impact the Conclave  National Catholic Register

Politics

7 d. ago 2 priests ‘elected’ as Catholic bishops in China after death of Pope Francis

2 priests ‘elected’ as Catholic bishops in China after death of Pope Francis  Catholic News Agency

Events

7 d. ago Singapore election: competing narratives of weakened cabinet if PAP loses seats vs balanced parliament

Political parties clash on cost of living, GST and need for more voices in parliament versus a stronger mandate for the PM.

Politics

7 d. ago Singapore election: competing narratives of weaker cabinet if PAP loses seats vs balanced parliament

Political parties clash on cost of living, GST and need for more voices in parliament versus a stronger mandate for the PM.

Politics

7 d. ago UK university to research possible menstrual cycle link to knee injuries

The Fifa-funded study comes after an alarming rise in career-threatening knee injuries in women’s football.

Events

8 d. ago Most mainland Chinese citizens oppose use of force to unify with Taiwan: survey

Yet on Russia’s actions in Ukraine, India border claims and South China Sea, respondents voiced more hawkish views backing Beijing’s stance.

Politics