Vladimir Solovyov, lamenting THE REACTION OF RUSSIA’S STATE PROPAGANDISTS to Viktor Orbán’s trouncing at the polls last Sunday can be summed up in one word: “cope.” On his online show Solovyov Live the day after the Hungarian election, the Kremlin’s top propaganda jock, Vladimir Solovyov, sounded somber—downright funereal—as he announced Orbán’s “stunning defeat.” This outcome,
Hong Kong police are searching for a man believed to have snatched mobile phones from two MTR commuters moments before the train doors closed. Lai King MTR station. Photo: Wikicommons. Police said they received a report at 8.24pm on Thursday from a woman, surnamed Tung, who said her phone was stolen at Lai King MTR
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s former President Win Myint was freed Friday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min Aung Hlaing to mark the traditional New Year, state-run media reported. The pardon order applied to more than 4,500 prisoners, but it was not immediately clear how many people imprisoned for opposing
For a pre-revenue company, modular nuclear reactor (MNR) specialist Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) has been quite the star on the stock market lately. It felt like someone threw the switch on it and other nuclear stocks on Tuesday, when the White House pushed ahead with an initiative centered around that form of energy generation. As of
The Esposito brothers, Pio Esposito and Sebastiano, are expected to start in a Serie A match between Inter and Cagliari this evening, with Carlos Augusto replacing Alessandro Bastoni in the Nerazzurri’s defence. It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) at the Stadio Meazza in San Siro, Milan. LECCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 21: Francesco Pio
Six lots above HKD 10 million lead the season, while all four major collecting categories show solid momentum; collectors from more than 17 countries take part HONG KONG, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Poly Auction Hong Kong Spring Auctions 2026 concluded with total sales of more than HKD 255 million, marking a 23% rise from
(Corrects spelling of Olly Robbins in paragraphs 3 and 4) LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday faced renewed calls from his political opponents to resign after it was revealed that his former ambassador to the United States failed security vetting and was still allowed to take up the job.
Arsenal winning at Manchester City on Sunday would mean more than just taking a huge step towards the Premier League title – it would finally be proof that Mikel Arteta can deliver when it matters most. The seismic top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad Stadium, live on Sky Sports, isn’t a must-win for Arsenal in the
LONDON, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kabuni, a UK–based sports technology company focused on cricket training and player development, today announced the appointment of former Australian international cricketer Shane Watson as its first Super Coach. Kabuni CEO and Founder Nimesh Patel and former Australia international cricketer Shane Watson confirm Watson’s appointment as the training platform’s
By Hoang Vu  April 16, 2026 | 05:00 am PT Infrastructure improvement, streamlined security processes and cutting-edge passenger services have taken Hong Kong International Airport to the global forefront, even ahead of long-dominant Singapore Changi, insiders said. Hong Kong was named the world’s best airport based on votes from 2.5 million travelers in more than
Disney debuted the final trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu at CinemaCon, offering another look at the upcoming Star Wars movie. Additionally, they treated attendees to the first 17 minutes of the space opera sci-fi adventure. Flying into theaters on May 22, 2026, it serves as a continuation of the Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. The
The market narrative is shifting from chasing the risk rally to waiting for confirmation. After a sustained push higher driven by optimism around US-Iran negotiations, investors are becoming more cautious ahead of a critical weekend. The rally remains intact, but the willingness to extend positions without new information is fading. US equities pushed to fresh
China and Spain pledge joint efforts to uphold multilateralism as leaders meet in Beijing President Xi Jinping meets with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026. (FENG YONGBIN / CHINA DAILY) China and Spain expressed their commitment to advancing their ties with strategic resolve
Pedestrians pass the electronic ticker board outside the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in Central on Jan 8, 2026. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY) Manycore Tech surged on its first day of trading in Hong Kong on Friday, as the city’s buoyant IPO market continued to gather momentum. The provider of cloud-native spatial design
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is starting a two-day visit to Spain on Friday where he and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez will meet with other leaders, mostly of mid-to-small-sized countries, who are concerned with the fate of the democratic order and the rise of the populist far right.
As European markets rally, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing over 3% amid easing geopolitical tensions and a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, investors are keenly observing how these dynamics might influence economic growth forecasts and inflationary pressures. In this context, dividend stocks offer a potentially attractive option for those seeking
Welcome back to The Athletic’s title-race tracker, where our data and tactics writers analyse the key trends behind the two-horse race for the Premier League crown. There was a dramatic twist last weekend, as Arsenal fell to a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth, opening the door for Manchester City to close the gap. Pep Guardiola’s
Hong Kong’s conservation officers will step up coordination with police to carry out joint operations to enter private premises when investigating suspected animal abuse, following an ombudsman’s report that found existing procedures ineffective. A lawmaker on Friday also backed strengthening collaboration rather than granting Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) staff the power to enter
When David Moyes returned to Everton 11-and-a-half years after leaving the club, plenty scoffed. On the surface, it appeared to be a move from a desperate club, turning to nostalgia to generate some short-term positivity as they looked to stay in the Premier League. The Toffees were in financial despair, suffering a points deduction less
By Victoria Waldersee and Joan Faus BARCELONA, April 17 (Reuters) – Spain’s Pedro Sanchez and Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and Saturday, in a bid to defend multilateralism and mobilise left-wing movements against the far right. The meetings, organised by Spain and left-wing
