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Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.
Pennsylvania crash: One killed in collision between Cessna 150 & police helicopter
Pennsylvania crash: State police helicopter, Cessna plane collide midair
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‘IPO queen’ Pamela Chung says time is ripe for listing connect scheme
Hong Kong is at an opportune time to move forward with a so-called IPO connect scheme, according to Pamela Chung Kong-hung, Vistra’s managing director and head of its IPO and share registry services, as the scheme would allow mainland investors access to initial public offerings in Hong Kong, enable better price discovery and expand the investor capital pool to better match the city’s large IPO pi...
IPO queen Pamela Chung says headway needed for initial public offering connect scheme
Hong Kong is seeing an opportune time to move forward with a so-called IPO connect scheme, according to Pamela Chung Kong-hung, Vistra’s managing director and head of its IPO & Share Registry Services, who says the scheme would allow mainland investors access to initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong, enabling better price discovery and expanding the investor capital pool to better match the...
Hong Kong sees opportune time for advancing IPO connect scheme: IPO queen Pamela Chung
Hong Kong is seeing an opportune time to move forward with a so-called IPO connect scheme, according to Pamela Chung Kong-hung, Vistra’s managing director and head of its IPO & Share Registry Services, who says the scheme would allow mainland investors access to initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong, enabling better price discovery and expanding the investor capital pool to better match the...
Russian missile barrage kills at least 13 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires.
Russian missile barrage kills at least 12 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires.
Russian forces kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections
Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires.
Russian forces kill 6 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections
Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires.
Russian forces kill 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections
At least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.
Russian strike kills 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure at home
At least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.
Australia politics live: Israel ambassador says to ‘respect the process’ after IDF rules out criminal investigation of Zomi Frankcom killing
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Outrageous’: Greens leader says sending Israeli ambassador home should be on the tableGreens leader Larissa Waters says strong words are not enough, and the government should sanction the state of Israel after its defence force decided not to pursue a criminal investigation into the killing of World Central Kitchen...
A warehouse burns near Moscow. In Ukraine, drone crews prepare to strike again
Ukrainian drones have targeted a major logistics center outside Moscow, setting it ablaze
Meme magic: how a crude Chinese animation reshapes country’s viewing habits
A crudely made animated film has emerged as an unexpected cultural flashpoint in China, sparking debate over how memes and online virality are reshaping audience perceptions of what is worth watching. Niu Lai, or The Arrival of the Ox, premiered in China on August 5, following a young calf’s dreamlike journey to becoming a warrior. Its rudimentary visuals quickly invited ridicule: snakes resemble ...
Fears grow in Amazon village as Brazilian drug gangs push into Bolivia
Fears are growing in a remote Bolivian village as Brazilian drug gangs fight for control of trafficking routes.
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake 'feeding frenzies'.
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
Republicans reportedly fear datacenter backlash could cost them Ohio Senate seat – as it happened
This blog is now closed.Sign up for the US Breaking News emailThose unfamiliar with Alaska politics are likely raising an eyebrow at some repeated names.No, we’re not talking about Dan S Sullivan and Dan J Sullivan, two Republicans with the same name running for US Senate – an issue that went to the state supreme court earlier this summer. We’re talking about the Begiches. Nick Begich III, a Repub...
Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad
Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’As the US national debt climbed past $40tn for the first time on Wednesday, and the war with Iran he started nearly six months ago dragged on, forcing Americans already struggling to pay the bills to spend more on fuel, Donald Trump led the press corps on a tour of the extensive remodeli...
Australia politics live: Chalmers says Coalition ‘hyperventilating’ over national debt as gross figure hits $1tn; jobless rate climbs to 4.5% as 15,800 lose work
Greens senator David Shoebridge argues blame for debt rests with major parties for selling off Australian assets. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Outrageous’: Greens leader says sending Israeli ambassador home should be on the tableGreens leader Larissa Waters says strong words are not enough, and the government should sanction the state of Israe...
Bodycam captures police team falling when deck collapses in Missouri
Recently released body camera footage shows a deck collapsing during a warrant operation in Huntsville, Missouri.
Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel’s new villain amid tough re-election fight
After more than two years of taking on Israel’s enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tough re-election fight, is zeroing in on another perceived villain – Turkey. On Tuesday, warplanes bombed a base in northern Syria a short drive from the Turkish border. Netanyahu said Turkey was looking to establish a military presence there and that, after it ignored Israe...
True friends stab you in the front? The importance of debate in today’s world
“True friends stab you in the front?” This is a quote most likely to be misattributed to Oscar Wilde. What he wrote instead in The Devoted Friend was: “But what is the good of friendship if one cannot say exactly what one means? Anybody can say charming things and try to please and to flatter, but a true friend always says unpleasant things, and does not mind giving pain.” This is Legal Tales’ 70t...
China’s Mech-Mind Robotics set to open order book for US$300m IPO, sources say
China’s Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies plans to start taking investor orders for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next week amid a boom in artificial intelligence-driven robotics that has lifted investor enthusiasm, according to people familiar with the matter. The Meituan-backed company has started gauging interest for a listing that could raise about US$300 million, up fro...
Why Chinese film-goers are flocking to a movie they hate
This past week, another unlikely film went viral in Chinese cinemas. On its August 5 debut, the animated film Niu Lai, or The Arrival of the Ox, only earned 3,420 yuan (US$507) at the box office. About 10 days later, it suddenly saw a spike in viewers and generated six figures of revenue. On Saturday, its box office climbed to 717,000 yuan and reached more than 11 million yuan on Monday. Its accum...
In 2010, four-year-old boy finds 500-year-old gold pendant in Essex field
In a remarkable discovery, a four-year-old boy stumbled upon a 16th-century gold pendant while metal detecting alongside his father in Essex. This exquisite relic, weighing just 8.68 grams and thought to contain a religious artifact, has been identified as a treasure trove. Valued at an astounding £2.5 million, this find provides fascinating insights into the religious practices and craftsmanship ...
Australia politics live: Chalmers says Coalition ‘hyperventilating’ over national debt as gross figure hits $1tn; Greens push for compulsory super for under-18s
Greens senator David Shoebridge argues blame for debt rests with major parties for selling off Australian assets. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Outrageous’: Greens leader says sending Israeli ambassador home should be on the tableGreens leader Larissa Waters says strong words are not enough, and the government should sanction the state of Israe...