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Hamas begins crucial talks with Egypt on Trump's Gaza peace plan

A Hamas delegation began a meeting with Egypt's spy chief on Sunday to discuss ways to advance the implementation of a post-war plan for Gaza, an official from the Palestinian group told AFP.

Inde Navarrette Cast As Rogue: Ex-streamer lands MCU’s new X-Men role; Obsession paved the way

Inde Navarrette’s career has reached a major milestone after she was cast as Rogue in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men reboot. The actress first gained recognition through roles in 13 Reasons Why and Superman & Lois before earning critical praise for her intense performance in Obsession. Her journey also includes a past as a Twitch and YouTube streamer. Now, Navarrette is stepping onto Marvel’s biggest...

Is Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show a pangolin?

Hong Kong Disneyland is collaborating with Pixar Animation Studios to offer an exclusive theatrical experience centred around a home-grown character, with the resort dropping clues in its concept art that suggest she could be a pangolin. The theme park announced on Sunday that a massive theatre space would be unveiled at Toy Story Land in the first half of 2027, with the theatrical experience to b...

Could Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show be a pangolin?

Hong Kong Disneyland is collaborating with Pixar Animation Studios to offer an exclusive theatrical experience centred around a home-grown character, with the resort dropping clues in its concept art that suggest she could be a pangolin. The theme park announced on Sunday that a massive theatre space would be unveiled at Toy Story Land in the first half of 2027, with the theatrical experience to b...

Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers

Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissalAndy Burnham is being urged to protect 4 million gig economy workers by prosecuting companies that use widespread “bogus” self-employment practices to deny people their rights.As the prime minister fleshes out his agenda, the Fabian Society and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation ...

Hong Kong ex-manager charged over unauthorised access to confidential files at regulator

Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged a former manager at a financial regulator with unauthorised access to its internal computer system to view confidential case files and licensee data. Tong Ka-lei, 39, who previously worked in the enforcement division of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), faces 12 counts of obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain for herself...

Hong Kong ex-regulator manager charged over unauthorised access to confidential files

Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged a former financial regulator manager with unauthorised access to the internal computer system to view confidential case files and licensee data. Tong Ka-lei, 39, who previously worked in the enforcement division of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), faces 12 counts of obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain for herself or a...

Man under threat of deportation to Jamaica wins right to rejoin his British family

Mark Nelson released from immigration detention on bail after lawyers challenge decision to remove himA Jamaican man who has lived more than half his life in the UK and was facing imminent deportation has been allowed to reunite with his British family after a legal challenge.Mark Nelson, 47, came to the UK in 2000 and later set up his own car-mechanic business. He has five British children and a ...

Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he?

US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight.

China launches 24th batch of low-orbit internet satellites from Hainan site

The launch took place from the southern island province of Hainan, which has become an important location for China's commercial space activities. The latest mission is part of China's ongoing effort to build large networks of low-orbit satellites that can provide internet connectivity from space. The rocket lifted off at 12.10 pm Beijing time and successfully placed the satellites into their desi...

Bus carrying Polish pilgrims crashes in Hungary, leaving 12 dead

Another 10 people in serious condition after bus veers off motorway and overturnsTwelve people have died after a bus carrying a group of Polish tourists overturned on the M3 motorway in Hungary on the way back from Bosnia and Herzegovina.Local police said the bus crashed near the town of Mezőkeresztes after it “went off the straight road into a ditch and overturned” at 1am local time. Early report...

‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow

Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capitalUkraine has launched one of its largest drone attacks since the start of the war, causing a fire at a distribution warehouse near Moscow and killing at least six people overnight, according to Russian authorities.Russia’s defence ministry said it had shot down 822 drones, while the may...

Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

US law to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks has been delayed for 15 years

Law was set to go into effect in January, months before cyclosporiasis outbreak, but now is set for 2028Congress passed a law to help federal agencies investigate outbreaks of foodborne illness – a regulation experts said could have stopped the US’s largest cyclosporiasis outbreak much sooner.The only problem? The rule has been delayed – for 15 years, including most recently amid lobbying in 2025....

Tuning the body: why Hongkongers turn to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running

In the first instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines why younger residents are turning to supplements to boost energy, immunity and performance, as experts warn that excessive use should not replace a balanced diet. Tata Tse Yi-kwan spends around HK$2,000 (US$255) a month on supplements tailored to her different needs, i...

Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City: Community Shield – as it happened

All the updates as Arsenal cruise to a 3-0 win over a lacklustre City led by new boss Maresca for the first time.

LIVE: Arsenal vs Manchester City 3-0 – Community Shield

All the updates as Arsenal cruise to a 3-0 win over a lacklustre City being led by new boss Maresca for the first time.

LIVE: Arsenal vs Manchester City – Community Shield

Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

LIVE: Arsenal vs Manchester City – FA Community Shield

Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Community Shield

Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?

At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.

Bangladesh PM's proposed India visit conditional on Hasina extradition, officials say

Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat dies

A 14-year-old Hong Kong boy has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after bringing a badly injured cat that later died to a clinic for treatment. Police said on Sunday that they received a report from an employee of a veterinary clinic in Cheung Sha Wan at 6.25pm on August 10, suspecting that a cat had been ill-treated. “The informant said a 14-year-old boy had brought a cat for treatment...

Virginia re-wet a swamp across 150 miles of old ditches; peat traps 200,000 tonnes of carbon

North Carolina is restoring its coastal peatlands by bringing water back to areas damaged by drainage, farming and timber activities. The projects aim to reduce the risk of severe peat fires while keeping carbon stored in wet soils. At Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 37,000 acres have been restored, with water-control structures helping recreate natural water movement. Similar work at Ango...

Brazil election: Lula and the new face of Bolsonaro's right

Brazil's October presidential election is shaping up as another battle between the Lula and Bolsonaro camps, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro stepping in for his imprisoned father. The two frontrunners are running close in the polls, as Lula focuses on Brazil's sovereignty amid tensions with Washington, while Flávio leans on his family's far-right...