11 h. ago Katy Perry to perform first shows in mainland China since Taiwan controversy

American pop star expected to hold concerts in Hangzhou in November – years after she was denied visa for dress seen as protest symbol.

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11 h. ago Hong Kong bars urge regulation rather than ban on flavoured shisha products

Industry representatives say customers only enjoy shisha because of flavours and already struggling bars will suffer if blanket ban goes ahead.

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12 h. ago Hong Kong transgender activist mounts new legal challenge over ID card rules

Henry Edward Tse seeks to challenge allegedly unlawful requirements for transgender residents using their preferred gender on ID cards.

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14 h. ago Maldives aligns with Malaysia in call for ‘legitimate’ Palestinian state amid Gaza tensions

The Maldives reiterated call for a Palestinian state comes two weeks after the island nation implemented an entry ban on Israeli passport holders.

Events

22 h. ago Inside the abusive world of Japanese nursing: ‘violence was common’

Japan’s nurses hope a high-profile case will finally force change in their abusive workplaces.

Events

26 h. ago RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 from infection after leg amputation

Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.

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28 h. ago Women’s toilets are not for trans women, UK equality watchdog says

Equality and Human Rights Commission issued interim guidance after ruling this month that a woman is legally defined based on sex at birth.

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36 h. ago ‘Wonderful fate’: China woman suffers 95% burns reveals she and fiance share same birthday

‘Strong’ victim who had her fingers amputated, suffered horrific burns in kitchen blaze, battles adversity to find love and happiness.

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36 h. ago ‘Wonderful fate’: China woman with 95% burns reveals she and fiance share same birthday

‘Strong’ victim who had her fingers amputated, suffered horrific burns in kitchen blaze, battles adversity to find love and happiness.

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36 h. ago Ten of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature

KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.

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36 h. ago Tens of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature

KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.

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46 h. ago Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy

Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.

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63 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: Vatican welcomes world leaders, worshippers before ceremony

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

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63 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: ceremony begins as Vatican welcomes world leaders, worshippers

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

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63 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: Vatican hails pope ‘with an open heart towards everyone’

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

Events

63 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: pope’s coffin on way to his final resting place

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.

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63 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

63 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

67 h. ago Hong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case

Experts call on authorities to set up statutory registration system and grant legal exemption to professional organisations to publicly address wrongdoings.

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69 h. ago Oil Suffers Weekly Loss As Beijing Denies Trump's Claim Of Trade Negotiations

Oil Suffers Weekly Loss As Beijing Denies Trump's Claim Of Trade Negotiations  Ship & Bunker

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