7 h. ago History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

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7 h. ago WASNJ｜John Locke Official Summer School 2025 Debuts in China!

The John Locke Institute, an independent educational organization based in Oxford, UK, is renowned for its prestigious John Locke Essay Competition, widely regarded as the gold standard in global humanities and social sciences writing contests. Another flagship program, the John Locke Summer School, has also emerged as a top-tier humanities summer program. The John Locke Summer School covers a wide range of academic disciplines, including politics, economics, psychology, law, philosophy, and history. It places a strong emphasis on cultivating students' independent thinking, logical reasoning, analytical skills, and critical thinking abilities. Many of its alumni have gone on to study at Oxford, Cambridge, and other elite institutions such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, the University of Chicago, UPenn, and Columbia, underscoring the program’s exceptional value. In 2025, the John Locke Summer School will debut in China, with Wycombe Abbey School serving as its exclusive offic...

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8 h. ago 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

The strike came as Ukraine seeks strong backing from Western allies to pressure Russia into ending its full-scale invasion.

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10 h. ago Closer ties among US allies may bring turmoil to South China Sea, Taiwan Strait: analysts

Warning comes after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Philippines and Japan with pledges to boost defence cooperation.

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21 h. ago Trump says he won’t ‘fire’ anyone over Yemen war plan leak on Signal

The US president expressed confidence in his national security team amid Yemen strike revelations.

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26 h. ago Why major powers’ race for quantum supremacy inspires awe and fear

With no rules in place, a breakthrough that shreds our system underpinning security will bring chaos and deepen the global tech divide.

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34 h. ago US passenger plane, Air Force jet diverted from potential collision in Washington

The passenger flight had been cleared for take off while 4 Air Force planes were inbound, the authorities said, with ‘corrective instructions issued’.

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34 h. ago Rescuers arrive in Myanmar as global aid effort after earthquake begins

With thousands dead and injured and many people missing, several nations are sending aid, including life detectors.

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35 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: South Stand in full swing with ‘impeccable’ party vibes

Costumed fans undeterred by cool weather and three-hour queues to get into main party stand at Kai Tak Stadium.

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37 h. ago China should do ‘the right thing’ to build trust with Europe, former top diplomat says

Beijing needs to address EU concerns including over Ukraine war for ‘functional relationship’, according to ex-Spanish foreign minister.

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38 h. ago 4 killed in Ukraine’s Dnipro as Russia strikes with ‘more than 2 dozen drones’

The ‘massive’ strike, injuring 21, hit homes, a hotel and restaurant and came hours after Vladimir Putin vowed to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops.

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43 h. ago A Samoan’s mission to bring the ancient fire knife dance to Hong Kong

Masoe Hogan Toomalatai, 41, says fire knife dancing will help raise confidence and foster cultural exchanges among people with diverse backgrounds.

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59 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens scores with fans, brings boost for hotels and restaurants

Visitors say new Kai Tak Stadium enlivens the atmosphere while some businesses report up to 20 per cent increase in sales.

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60 h. ago China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Moscow amid tensions over war in Ukraine

Foreign minister will meet Russian leaders and hold talks, including on Ukraine, with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov during three-day trip.

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61 h. ago Beijing Film Fest Unveils Competition Lineup, Jiang Wen to Lead Jury Including Joan Chen, David Yates

Beijing Film Fest Unveils Competition Lineup, Jiang Wen to Lead Jury Including Joan Chen, David Yates  Hollywood Reporter

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67 h. ago Opening of GreenTech Hub aims to power Hong Kong’s green future

Supported by government-industry-academia partnerships, GreenTech Hub is at the forefront of new technologies that help get start-ups off the ground.

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3 d. ago Beijing Capital International Airport Co Reports 2024 Growth Amid Financial Challenges

Beijing Capital International Airport Co Reports 2024 Growth Amid Financial Challenges  TipRanks

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3 d. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, HK Express to boost flights to mainland this summer

Airlines will provide nearly 300 return flights weekly during the peak of the season to cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Zhengzhou.

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3 d. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, HK Express to boost flights to mainland in summer

Airlines will provide nearly 300 return flights weekly during the peak of the season to cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Zhengzhou.

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3 d. ago AirAsia flight to China turns back due to engine issue, lands safely

AirAsia flight to China turns back due to engine issue, lands safely  Reuters

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