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Some are born lucky, so the left shouldn’t flinch from giving others a helping hand | Sonia Sodha

Some are born lucky, so the left shouldn’t flinch from giving others a...

2 years ago 397

Ireland pledging emergency legislation to send asylum seekers back to the UK

Ireland pledging emergency legislation to send asylum seekers back to ...

2 years ago 368

Incredible plans for Europe’s first hyperloop that zips commuters between cities in MINS as groundbreaking test begins

Incredible plans for Europe’s first hyperloop that zips commuters betw...

2 years ago 330

A family ferry trip across to Dublin has its fair share of drama

A family ferry trip across to Dublin has its fair share of drama

2 years ago 329

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has carried 10 million vehicles since opening, Xinhua says after US outlet’s ‘ghost bridge’ report

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has carried 10 million vehicles since op...

2 years ago 564

Myanmar’s opposition foreign minister urges China to stop ‘arms deals’ with ruling junta

Myanmar’s opposition foreign minister urges China to stop ‘arms deals’...

2 years ago 330

She left Malaysia to sail the world seeking freedom, adventure – and the ‘soft life’

She left Malaysia to sail the world seeking freedom, adventure – and t...

2 years ago 395

Why row over Baby Reindeer sleuths will change real-life drama for ever

Why row over Baby Reindeer sleuths will change real-life drama for eve...

2 years ago 397

UK’s Sunak won’t rule out July general election amid Poulter’s resignation, council polls

UK’s Sunak won’t rule out July general election amid Poulter’s resigna...

2 years ago 326

Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as universities and police take action

Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as unive...

2 years ago 625

Someday soon China might dominate the hydrogen supply chain too

Someday soon China might dominate the hydrogen supply chain too

2 years ago 350

Reveller, 21, dies after being ‘shot in the neck’ outside nightclub as police hunt gunman in Athens

Reveller, 21, dies after being ‘shot in the neck’ outside nightclub as...

2 years ago 521

Japan’s e-scooter accidents jump 6-fold after easing of rules

Japan’s e-scooter accidents jump 6-fold after easing of rules

2 years ago 325

Tornado Kills 5 in Guangzhou, a Chinese City Battered by Recent Rains

Tornado Kills 5 in Guangzhou, a Chinese City Battered by Recent Rains

2 years ago 334

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

2 years ago 331

Austin, Texas-based start-up Episode Six is banking on Hong Kong demand for virtual payments, SME lending

Austin, Texas-based start-up Episode Six is banking on Hong Kong deman...

2 years ago 393

Billy Bragg: ‘There’s nothing like going out there singing your truth. That ain’t changed’

Billy Bragg: ‘There’s nothing like going out there singing your truth....

2 years ago 562

Hong Kong set for more wet weather this week, as tourism chief tells visitors to be ‘mentally prepared’ for changes to Labour Day fireworks

Hong Kong set for more wet weather this week, as tourism chief tells v...

2 years ago 450

Hamas releases more videos showing US and Israeli hostages alive

Hamas releases more videos showing US and Israeli hostages alive

2 years ago 453

US’ Biden roasts Trump, saying he is ‘running against a 6-year-old’ at correspondents’ dinner

US’ Biden roasts Trump, saying he is ‘running against a 6-year-old’ at...

2 years ago 382

Tourist fined £900 for disturbing walrus in Norway

Tourist fined £900 for disturbing walrus in Norway

2 years ago 411

Man accused of capturing live wolf and showing it off in bar before killing it

Man accused of capturing live wolf and showing it off in bar before ki...

2 years ago 530

Unhinged South Korean customer who humiliated cafe manager over missing straw in drinks order angers China social media

Unhinged South Korean customer who humiliated cafe manager over missin...

2 years ago 426

The big picture: Lydia Goldblatt’s reflection on family and absence

The big picture: Lydia Goldblatt’s reflection on family and absence

2 years ago 320

China looks to France to foster ‘positive’ and ‘pragmatic’ EU policy on Beijing

China looks to France to foster ‘positive’ and ‘pragmatic’ EU policy o...

2 years ago 312

Sunday with Fay Ripley: ‘I’m a feeder – breakfast, brunch, snacks, roast’

Sunday with Fay Ripley: ‘I’m a feeder – breakfast, brunch, snacks, roa...

2 years ago 317

Hong Kong, Macau business visa length doubled to 2 weeks per trip for mainland Chinese holders, in boost for 100 million firms

Hong Kong, Macau business visa length doubled to 2 weeks per trip for ...

2 years ago 511

As Ukraine runs low on ammo, civilians build troops DIY drones at home

As Ukraine runs low on ammo, civilians build troops DIY drones at home...

2 years ago 355

Hong Kong economy on track for fifth straight quarter of ‘moderate’ growth, finance minister Paul Chan says

Hong Kong economy on track for fifth straight quarter of ‘moderate’ gr...

2 years ago 307

US vs China, Israel vs Iran, India vs Pakistan: Asia plays with fire as nuclear war safety net frays

US vs China, Israel vs Iran, India vs Pakistan: Asia plays with fire a...

2 years ago 376

‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute

‘Eugenics on steroids’: the toxic and contested legacy of Oxford’s Fut...

2 years ago 383

Malaysian activist arrested over report of China-backed Forest City’s planned casino in Johor

Malaysian activist arrested over report of China-backed Forest City’s ...

2 years ago 375

College protesters seek amnesty to keep arrests and suspensions from trailing them

College protesters seek amnesty to keep arrests and suspensions from t...

2 years ago 426

Number of Hong Kong pupils in international schools tripled in 11 years amid decline in non-local enrolment

Number of Hong Kong pupils in international schools tripled in 11 year...

2 years ago 324

Anger at party funding scandal in Japan threatens to bring down PM Kishida

Anger at party funding scandal in Japan threatens to bring down PM Kis...

2 years ago 313

Weinstein in hospital after conviction overturned

Weinstein in hospital after conviction overturned

2 years ago 523

Why rising demand for data centres will not rescue Hong Kong office buildings with high vacancy rates

Why rising demand for data centres will not rescue Hong Kong office bu...

2 years ago 335

Pope Francis to make first trip outside Rome in 7 months amid concerns over his health

Pope Francis to make first trip outside Rome in 7 months amid concerns...

2 years ago 331

Hong Kong transgender activist Henry Edward Tse set for new ID card after 7-year legal battle, breathes ‘sigh of relief’

Hong Kong transgender activist Henry Edward Tse set for new ID card af...

2 years ago 341

Top US-based humanoid robotics firm pivots to China-dominated all-electric tech race

Top US-based humanoid robotics firm pivots to China-dominated all-elec...

2 years ago 329

Singapore Airlines ordered to pay Indian police officer for ‘mental agony’ after seat fails to recline: reports

Singapore Airlines ordered to pay Indian police officer for ‘mental ag...

2 years ago 397

Arrest of vandalism suspect who allegedly targeted Hong Kong ethnic minority families sparks calls for better education on inclusiveness

Arrest of vandalism suspect who allegedly targeted Hong Kong ethnic mi...

2 years ago 440

Assailants ambush and kill 3 police officers in southern Chile, shaking the country

Assailants ambush and kill 3 police officers in southern Chile, shakin...

2 years ago 315

2 Russian journalists face ‘extremism’ charges for allegedly working for Navalny group

2 Russian journalists face ‘extremism’ charges for allegedly working f...

2 years ago 376

Marcos-Duterte feud: in Liza vs Sara war of words, all eyes on who will be Philippines’ next president

Marcos-Duterte feud: in Liza vs Sara war of words, all eyes on who wil...

2 years ago 423

Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work for Navalny group

Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work...

2 years ago 351

Mexican journalist is slain south of Mexico City, spurring outrage among colleagues

Mexican journalist is slain south of Mexico City, spurring outrage amo...

2 years ago 310

'I heard monkey sounds': Black footballer racially abused during La Liga game

'I heard monkey sounds': Black footballer racially abused during La Li...

2 years ago 466

Does RFK Jr pose more of a threat to Trump or Biden?

Does RFK Jr pose more of a threat to Trump or Biden?

2 years ago 313

Why ice costs more than bread in Mali

Why ice costs more than bread in Mali

2 years ago 333

Have Iran-Israel missile strikes changed the Middle East?

Have Iran-Israel missile strikes changed the Middle East?

2 years ago 445

We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead – in pictures

We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead – in pictures

2 years ago 343

With U.S. aid resumed, Ukraine will try to dig itself out of trouble

With U.S. aid resumed, Ukraine will try to dig itself out of trouble

2 years ago 450

UK to develop hypersonic missiles 'to catch up with China and Russia by 2030'

UK to develop hypersonic missiles 'to catch up with China and Russia b...

2 years ago 496

Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

2 years ago 342

Bezos and top Amazon execs accused of using disappearing messaging app Signal by federal regulators

Bezos and top Amazon execs accused of using disappearing messaging app...

2 years ago 371

Biden delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes amid widespread opposition

Biden delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes amid widespread opposition...

2 years ago 312

Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect war criticism

Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect ...

2 years ago 339

Controversial congestion pricing in NYC begins on 30 June

Controversial congestion pricing in NYC begins on 30 June

2 years ago 369

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after returning to New York City from upstate prison

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after returning to New York City from up...

2 years ago 375