Watchdog records 3,283 incidents of Jew hatred in 3 months since Hamas-led onslaught; figure includes 60 physical assaults, among them Jewish man in LA who died after being pushed
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning on World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the escalating dangers faced by media professionals globally and asserting that without a free press, there can be no peace or human rights. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference. (REUTERS) The UN chief noted that while

Hong Kong should not renew the HK$3 per litre diesel subsidy when it expires at the end of June. Instead, it should use the funds to launch a crash programme to accelerate electrification of public transport, starting with the minibus fleet. The crisis in the Middle East has had a serious impact on fuel prices.

Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. One of New York’s hottest events is under pressure this year — not from declining attendance, glamour or budget — but
May 3, 2026, 4:01 a.m. ET The Premier League’s Sunday slate kicks off with Bournemouth hosting Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries sit eighth in the table with 49 points, just one behind Brighton as they look to earn a spot in European competition for the first time in the club’s history. Andoni

ROME, May 3 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the Vatican and Italy for meetings this week, two Italian newspapers reported on Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump drew criticism from Christians across the political spectrum by attacking Pope Leo on social media. Reports in national dailies La Repubblica and Corriere

Hong Kong is set for its strongest quarterly growth in nearly five years, the city’s finance chief has said, citing a 17 per cent rise in visitor numbers and a 5.2 per cent increase in retail and catering activity. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said in his Sunday blog that 602,000 visitors entered Hong Kong

NASDAQ 100 The week has been very good to the NASDAQ 100 yet again and as we look forward the question now is whether or not we can continue to break out to the upside. After all, this is a market that I think continues to see a lot of volatility and a lot of

Destinations across China have rolled out a variety of cultural and tourism programs for the five-day May Day holiday, which started on Friday, as travelers embrace both short suburban getaways and long-distance trips. In Jiangxi Province, Shangrao has launched a sightseeing train linking scenic destinations including Mount Sanqing and Mount Guifeng, the latter recognized by

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory has warned that hail may affect the city shortly, after issuing the amber rainstorm signal on Sunday afternoon. The amber signal was raised at 2.20pm, indicating heavy rain exceeding 30mm

Many viewers are wondering if there’s a Watson Season 2 Episode 21 release date and time. The popular CBS medical drama had everyone glued to their screens for two seasons. With how Episode 20 ended, fans cannot wait to see what happens next. Unfortunately, there is no good news regarding the show’s future. Here’s what you need to

EXPLAINER Iran has sent the US a new 14-point proposal to end the war. Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026 United States President Donald Trump says he will review the latest Iranian proposal to end the war but has expressed doubt that the new plan will lead to a deal as the two sides

A season to savour for Wrexham, even if that hoped-for shot at a fourth consecutive promotion proved out of reach. Middlesbrough claiming a 2-2 draw in north Wales, coupled with Hull City’s 2-1 win against Norwich City, meant Phil Parkinson’s side just came up short in their quest to qualify for the Championship play-offs. Instead,

The KOSPI index is displayed on a screen inside the dealing room of Woori Bank in central Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap The number of Korean-listed companies whose market capitalization surpassed 1 trillion won ($679.7 million) exceeded 400 for the first time this year, following a dramatic pre-Middle East-conflict recovery in the stock market, data showed Sunday.

Iran has put forward a 14-point peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan. This is in response to Washington’s earlier nine-point plan to end the war which began after the US and Israel bombed the Islamic State on February 28. The US and Iran are set to review new terms to end the war.

In a major nationwide technological exercise, the Government of India conducted a large-scale test of its mobile-based disaster alert system, sending emergency siren alerts simultaneously to millions of mobile phones across the country. The initiative is part of an advanced public safety infrastructure aimed at improving real-time communication during emergencies such as natural disasters, industrial

CCIDA and Hong Kong Film Development Council congratulate Yuen Woo-ping on receiving Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, together with the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC), led an industry delegation to participate in the 28th Far East Film Festival

Man Utd host Liverpool in a huge Premier League derby on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, as both sides seek to move a step closer to sealing Champions League qualification. Man Utd are third in the Premier League table on 61 points and have all but guaranteed a Champions League spot next season. Michael Carrick’s

Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update took on the Trump administration putting the president’s face inside passports, as well as King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit—both of which were meant to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The State Department announced this week that a limited number of passports will be
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Barcelona in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday, May 2, 2026. Miguel Oses/AP Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski heads the ball to score his side’s opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Barcelona in Pamplona,
Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., April 17, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Conventional wisdom can be a stubborn force. As the trading month of May gets into full swing this week, should investors continue to follow the old adage of