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Julian Nagelsmann quotes Fabian Hürzeler when commenting on Pascal Groß’ Germany call up: “Pascal is a magnet between players.”

2 German national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann has had an opportunity to explain his selection of Brighton’s Pascal Groß for the March international break. Some explanation was in order, particularly in light of the fact that Nagelsmann once again opted to pass up Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller. Nagelsmann offered up comments on both players

celebrities

Mr. T, Lord of the Rings cast among celebrities

Fans of pop culture, comics, cosplay, fantasy, horror, anime and gaming will find one event to “rule them all” this weekend as MegaCon Orlando returns to Central Florida. The event at Orange County Convention Center includes a rare cast reunion from “Lord of the Rings” hobbits Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood,

Cathay extends Hong Kong to Middle East flight suspension until end of April
Local news - Hong Kong

Cathay extends Hong Kong to Middle East flight suspension until end of April

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has further extended its suspension of all flights to and from the Middle East until the end of April amid the ongoing conflict in the region. Observers said on Wednesday that war-driven drops in demand had made some routes commercially unviable, while noting the impact on travellers would

Stock Market

Down 68%, This Growth Stock Looks Oversold. Is It a Buy?

In the span of two years, Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) has gone from being a top performer in the apparel sector to one of the worst. The stock is now down 68% from its peak at the end of 2023 as its growth has slowed dramatically. There’s no single factor that is responsible for that

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. File
China News

China calls killing of Iran’s Larijani, leaders ‘unacceptable’

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. File | Photo Credit: Reuters China condemned on Thursday (March 19, 2026) the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it “unacceptable”. Beijing is a partner of Iran but has also criticised Tehran’s strikes against Gulf states housing U.S. military bases. Iran-Israel

Lifestyle

大牌檔

聽着老廣東歌走過港島北岸海濱長廊,忽發奇想要吃大牌檔來完成這段本地遊經歷,家住香港但大部分時間都花在大學醫院和相熟餐廳,難得能享受一下香港情懷。 身在西灣河,想不到往哪裏找大牌檔,只知道赤柱正街有「泗益」和「民益」,中學寄宿日子在那裏吃了不少魚蛋粉,現今若有機會回母校聖士提反書院也定必幫襯,尤其是「泗益」那西多士已是網紅名物。 另一大牌檔便是中環士丹利街的「陳泗記」,這路程較合理,反正早已過了午餐時間。招呼醫生的「伙計」完全不像「伙計」,穿緊身運動衣,一身橫練肌肉顯而易見,一星期不去Gym兩三次難有這般效果。醫生問咖啡好還是奶茶好?他便老實地說兩樣都好。見到鄰桌兩位都點蛋牛治,醫生也不甘後人。咖啡是地道大牌檔風味,香港到處咖啡店,找杯靚咖啡不難,但要找經典大牌檔咖啡就不易,再加上熱啡很熱,便知檔主付上心機。蛋牛治近兩吋厚(圖),鹹牛肉也是老味道。若閉上眼睛,醫生彷彿沉浸在七十年代的感覺中。 有人將大牌檔寫成「大排檔」,實則應是「大牌檔」,自一九二一年政府發牌照給流動小販為「小牌」,固定小販為「大牌」,五十年代有牌熟食檔要把這「大牌」放在當眼地方,名字由此而來。但七十年代開始政府因衞生和市容問題不再發牌,持牌人過世後也不能直接傳給後人,從此大牌檔式微,現今全港只有十七個持牌大牌檔,但來港探索的遊客,追尋的就是這份味道與情懷。 陳泗記,加油!香港需要更多用心做美食的大牌檔。 ▲ (專欄作家提供) Source link

Operator killed as tower crane collapses at Hong Kong construction site
Local news - Hong Kong

Operator killed as tower crane collapses at Hong Kong construction site

A tower crane collapsed at a construction site for a public housing project in Hong Kong’s Kwai Chung on Thursday afternoon, killing the operator and damaging a truck. The main contractor involved, Woon Lee Construction, was previously fined by authorities over two fatal incidents at its sites in 2009 and 2011. The accident occurred at

Changes in provincial coal mine methane emissions in China between 2012 and 2021, million tonnes.
China News

China Briefing 19 March 2026: China joins nuclear pledge | Energy approach ‘vindicated’ | New ecological code

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here. Carbon target locked into final five-year plan FEW CHANGES: The final version of China’s 15th five-year plan, published on 13 March, placed renewable energy “centre stage” in China’s

Movies

Here I Come’s Digital Release Date?

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is gearing up for its theatrical release, and fans are already eager to find out when it will become available on digital platforms. While an official digital release date has not yet been announced, the film’s distributor and its studio’s past release patterns offer a reasonable indication of

Hong Kong customs arrests 5 people, seizes HK$2.2 million in counterfeit eyewear
Local news - Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs arrests 5 people, seizes HK$2.2 million in counterfeit eyewear

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested five people and seized 2,500 pairs of suspected counterfeit eyewear worth about HK$2.2 million (US$280,680) in a citywide operation. Officers from the Customs and Excise Department carried out the special enforcement action on Tuesday and Wednesday, targeting the sale of counterfeit goods. Officers raided five retail shops in Cheung

Stock Market

Should You Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF After the Recent Stock Market Sell-Off? History Offers a Crystal-Clear Answer.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.47%) is America’s most widely followed stock-market index because of its diversified composition and strict entry criteria. It hosts 500 companies from 11 different sectors of the economy, and those companies must maintain a minimum market capitalization of $22.7 billion. In addition, they must be profitable. This ensures the S&P 500

Non mobile technology

Honor Magic 9 Specs Leak

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports the Honor Magic 9 may feature a 200Mp main camera and massive 8000mAh battery, positioning it as a serious competitor. This device could challenge upcoming flagships like the Google Pixel 10, Samsung Galaxy S26, and iPhone 17 Pro in 2026’s compact smartphone revival. The

Sports

Report Paratici calls Maresca but ex-Chelsea coach is Man City top choice if Guardiola departs

Fiorentina director Fabio Paratici has reportedly sounded out Fabio Maresca’s availability for next season, but the ex-Chelsea coach is expected to hold out for a Premier League opportunity, particularly from Manchester City if Pep Guardiola departs. Fiorentina director Paratici has explored Maresca’s availability for next season, according to a report from TMW. Advertisement Fiorentina director

Victor Dawes (left) says the failings “cannot be overlooked”.. Photo: Elson Li
Local news - Hong Kong

Deadly Tai Po fire revealed ‘unacceptable systemic failings’, inquiry hears

Contractors for a renovation project at the site of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades got away with covering up the use of substandard material because of systemic defects in government supervision, a public inquiry into the blaze that claimed 168 lives has heard. In the first of a series of evidential hearings, a judge-led

travel

United Kingdom Airport Guide for International Travelers

Arriving in the United Kingdom by air is easier than ever, but it now involves more digital checks, new entry rules, and busier hubs than before the pandemic. Whether you are flying into London for the first time or connecting through Manchester or Edinburgh on your way to elsewhere in Europe, understanding how UK airports

An Army carry team moves the flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of U.S. Army soldier Maj. Sorffly Davius, of Cambria Heights, N.Y., who died in Kuwait, during a casualty return, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
China News

China’s Alibaba Targets $100B in AI and Cloud Revenue Over 5 Years

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s technology giant Alibaba Group pledged on Thursday a goal of surpassing $100 billion in revenue from its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses over the next five years, which it said would be powered by the AI demand boom. The announcement of the ambitious target came as the company posted a

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Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates- backed KoBold Metals kicks off $2.5 billion copper project in Zambia

KoBold Metals, the mining firm backed by U.S. billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has officially begun development on its Mingomba copper project in Zambia, aiming for production in the early 2030s. The announcement comes just days after Burundi signed a three-year agreement with KoBold Metals and Lifezone Metals to explore critical minerals essential for

CK Hutchison vows to pursue ‘all legal remedies’ over seized Panama ports
Local news - Hong Kong

CK Hutchison vows to pursue ‘all legal remedies’ over seized Panama ports

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison has said it will pursue “all available legal remedies” through both national and international proceedings to resolve a dispute over its two Panama Canal ports seized by authorities in February. Amid the widening conflict in the Middle East which could further complicate its multibillion-dollar global ports sale, the company downplayed

Stock Market

1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 36% to Buy and Hold Forever

Does your portfolio need to produce more income? If so, here’s some good news: There are plenty of fantastic dividend stocks trading at a nice discount right now. In fact, one “forever” dividend-paying member of the S&P 500 is currently down 36% just since the middle of last year. That stock is Automatic Data Processing (ADP

U.S. assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027
China News

U.S. assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027

WASHINGTON — China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, the U.S. intelligence community said Wednesday, striking a measured tone on one of the world’s biggest potential flashpoints. The assessment in the intelligence agencies’ annual report on global threats comes as Beijing

Hong Kong finance chief stresses flexibility in pitch for Northern Metropolis
Local news - Hong Kong

Hong Kong finance chief stresses flexibility in pitch for Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong is ready to discuss land, tax incentives and financial support for businesses setting up in the Northern Metropolis, the finance chief has told a trade seminar in Beijing, stressing a “flexible and innovative” approach will be taken with developing the megaproject. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Thursday also met Xia Baolong, Beijing’s

travel

President Tinubu’s UK Visit Signals Strong Bilateral Ties – Arise News

A Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, (NIIA), Dr. Philippa Inyang has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom as a historic milestone, noting its potential to boost Nigeria-UK ties in different ways. She said this in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, where she discussed the

Movies

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Video Reveals Jim Carrey’s Status for Sega Movie

Paramount Pictures has shared a new major update about its newest Sonic the Hedgehog movie. This will serve as the next chapter to its blockbuster action-adventure franchise, which currently has a combined worldwide gross of over $1.2 billion. What is Jim Carrey’s status for Sonic the Hedgehog 4? In the newly released video, Paramount confirmed

China cracks down on fentanyl networks after U.S. pressure

March 19, 2026, 8:53 a.m. ET Beijing — China has arrested seven people and subjected 12 more to “criminal compulsory measures” in a campaign targeting traffickers in fentanyl precursor chemicals, state media said on Thursday, following pressure from the United States. China’s first wide-publication in years of legal action that has led to the arrests

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Xi Jinping and Berdimuhamedov Discuss Expansion of China-Turkmenistan Partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty and National Leader of the Turkmen People, during the latter’s official visit to China. The meeting took place on March 18 at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, according to a statement from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Xi noted that

Firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze may have entered wrong building, inquiry told
Local news - Hong Kong

Firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze may have entered wrong building, inquiry told

A firefighter killed in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades may have entered the wrong building amid the initial chaos at the scene and fallen from a height, the first day of a public hearing into the inferno has heard. More details surrounding the death of 37-year-old Ho Wai-ho, among the first batch of firefighters

Stock Market

Meet the Spectacular Growth Stock I Just Bought During the Stock Market Sell-Off

The benchmark S&P 500 index is off to a rocky start to 2026, having lost around 5% of its peak value. With geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty on the rise, this sell-off could morph into a correction of 10% or more. But throughout history, the S&P 500 has always recovered to new record highs over the

Non mobile technology

Refurbished and Used Mobile Phones Market Share and Report

Refurbished and Used Mobile Phones Market Refurbished and Used Mobile Phones Market Outlook According to the latest report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the global refurbished and used mobile phones market reached a valuation of USD 66.54 Billion in 2025 and is projected to achieve a market value of USD 124.90 Billion by 2035, growing

Sports

Del Piero cites Barcelona as he explains Italy’s ‘tired’ problem

MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 08: Alessandro Del Piero looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Real Madrid and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 08, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero argues that Italian clubs

Hong Kong Tourism Board
Local news - Hong Kong

Hong Kong Mega 8 Brings World-Class Sports to the Events Capital of Asia

Hong Kong Tourism Board International fans unite for high-octane competitions across rugby, horse-racing and cycling HONG KONG, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hong Kong is gearing up for an extraordinary season of world-class mega-events this March and April. As part of the Hong Kong Mega 8 campaign, visitors can experience an exhilarating blend of eight sports, arts and culture events that showcase vibrant energy and

President Donald Trump holds a model of a B-2 stealth bomber as he speaks after signing an executive order in the White House (AP)
World News

How the Iran war is weakening Donald Trump

Republicans should not panic, insists the White House. “NO PANICANS!”, it tweeted on March 14th. Nonetheless, signs of panic can be detected. President Donald Trump holds a model of a B-2 stealth bomber as he speaks after signing an executive order in the White House (AP) Although President Donald Trump says he has “destroyed 100%

celebrities

10 Spring Outfits Ideas for Women, Inspired by Celebrities 2026

Spring is notoriously one of the hardest seasons to build a wardrobe around. The tease of thawing ice and long-awaited sunshine only underscores the fact that easy, throw-on-and-go beach days are still months away, leaving you stuck navigating unpredictable weather. And while you could default to your go-to sweater and rain boots and call it