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Amid widespread store closures by foreign fast-fashion players in China, US apparel brand Gap is defying industry headwinds. It plans to open 50 new stores in mainland China this year and return to Hong Kong by year’s end, following a localisation overhaul that has attracted more Chinese consumers. This expansion comes at a time when the world’s second-largest consumer market faces sluggish overal...
The cremations of the victims of the Debsirin school shooting in the Thai province of Nonthaburi had barely begun when another body was added to the country’s rising toll from gun violence. On Monday morning, a former MP for Nonthaburi fired four rounds at a local official inside a car – then calmly strode away, the pistol tucked back into his belt. Police Colonel Thongchai Yenprasert was shot ove...
The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.
A South Korean actress has apologised for the controversy surrounding her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule, a day after calling the accusations “groundless”. “After further checking, we have confirmed that records of great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho being listed as a councillor of the Daejong Chinmokhoe in 1916 actually existed,” Ha Young’s agency Bistrus Ent...
Power supply and air-conditioning disruptions during Hong Kong’s ongoing heatwave have affected estate residents, office workers and even a funeral parlour, as an expert warned that the higher energy demand caused by the weather could trigger outages in older districts. The city has grappled with an intense heatwave in recent days, with scorching temperatures driven by a southwesterly airstream. T...
Power supply and air-conditioning disruptions across parts of Hong Kong have left residents sweltering in the extreme heat, with outages occurring at a housing estate, an office building and even a funeral home. In Yuen Long, about 2,400 households in Shui Pin Wai Estate and the surrounding area were left without power after an underground cable developed a fault at around 4am on Tuesday. Writing ...
A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on Tuesday, along with his younger brother, for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.
Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
Former world no 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Diana Shnaider to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina in Toronto.
A 72-year-old man who went missing three days ago has been found dead on a mountain trail in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district. The family of Tam Hing-man reported him missing on Saturday after losing contact with him, according to police. Tam had left his home on Pik Tin Street in Tai Wai that morning and failed to return. Police, firefighters, the Government Flying Service and Civil Aid Service subse...
Former Syrian president Bashar al Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes, following a ruling by a court in the country.
Former Syrian president Bashar al Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes, following a ruling by a court in the country.
In a bold venture back in 1977, a Saudi prince attempted to tow an iceberg to address a water supply dilemma. This audacious project confronted considerable engineering hurdles and substantial expenses. With current desalination methods proving both expensive and environmentally taxing, the growing issue of iceberg melting has rekindled interest. Engineers are now revisiting the practicality of tr...
A 13-year-old boy from Lehi, Utah, spent about 300 hours during his summer designing, printing, testing and assembling a custom mobility chair for a 21-month-old girl. Zac Waters found MakeGood, a nonprofit that provides free 3D-printed mobility devices, and used his interest in 3D printing to build a chair tailored to the toddler’s needs.
Turkey’s parliament on Monday approved legislation that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants in a bid to advance the government’s peace initiative with their insurgent group. FRANCE 24's Jasper Mortimer shares further analysis and insights.
Four redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.
Families divided as children of BJP supporters demand education reforms and reject politics of hate.
Asked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question."
Police in South Africa say at least 14 artisanal miners are dead and scores are injured at a disused mine
Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.
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Fair Work Commission issues a new minimum standards order for gig workers to come into effect 17 AugustGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDelivery drivers in Australia will be paid a minimum rate of $31.30 an hour and insured for injuries on the job under a landmark agreement approved by the industrial umpire.The Fair Work Commission (FWC) on Tuesday issued a new minimum st...
