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Experts at odds over independent inquiry into deadly Hong Kong blaze

An independent review committee tasked with probing the deadly fire in Hong Kong that has so far claimed 156 lives has no legal power to compel and protect witnesses, but may yield faster results of comparable quality to a statutory commission, experts say. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday ordered a judge-led independent investigation

3 December 2025

Football abuse: Premier League and WSL stars targeted by death and rape threats

In an office in central London, Signify’s small team quietly sifts through thousands of posts. With every contentious moment during a game, the number of abusive messages rises. Up pop posts containing monkey emoijs and racist slurs, threats of rape to the family members of managers, and even death threats, sparked purely by actions on

3 December 2025

Cathay Pacific Expands Luxury Services with Aria Suite on San Francisco Route in 2026 – Revolutionizing Hong Kong to US Travel

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Cathay Pacific Expands Luxury Services with Aria Suite on San Francisco Route in 2026 – Revolutionizing Hong Kong to US Travel Published on December 3, 2025 Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is making a major leap in its long-haul service offerings by incorporating its innovative Aria Suite into its Boeing

3 December 2025

Mormonism’s surprising boom in Africa

Two decades ago Sampson Boamah did something unusual for a Ghanaian high school student: he became a Mormon. Back then the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the American Christian sect is formally known, was on the fringes in Africa. Many viewed it as “the white people’s church”. On his first mission in

3 December 2025

Boy band Seventeen adds shows in Hong Kong to world tour

Published: 03 Dec. 2025, 14:43 Poster for Seventeen’s Hong Kong concerts as part of its “NEW_” world tour [PLEDIS ENTERTAINMENT] Boy band Seventeen has added two shows in Hong Kong as part of its ongoing “NEW_” world tour, agency Pledis Entertainment said on Wednesday. The band will revisit Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

3 December 2025

Trump is talking about everything — but not two things that really matter

Amid a deluge of jokes, insults, social media rage and warnings of imminent military action that have spilled from President Donald Trump in an especially loquacious few days, there have been two startling omissions. He’s announced few plans to ease deep insecurity inflicted on millions of Americans by the punishing cost of daily life or

3 December 2025

Owen Ferron, Reform UK candidate for the Long Eaton North division on Derbyshire County Council (centre, blue jacket), at Long Eaton Town Hall. Image from Eddie Bisknell. Free for use by all BBC wire partners.

Reform UK narrowly wins snap by-election after councillor’s resignation

A lower turn-out was seen just seven months after the May local elections Owen Ferron (centre, blue jacket) is the new Reform UK councillor for the Long Eaton North division(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Reform UK have narrowly retained a seat on Derbyshire County Council following a snap by-election caused by the sudden resignation of

3 December 2025

What Will Happen on General Hospital & All Soaps on Dec. 3?

The spoilers for Wednesday’s episodes of the soap operas, including General Hospital and The Young and the Restless, are here. This includes Curtis’ surprising revelation and Victor confronting Matt Clark. Here are the spoilers for December 3’s episode from the major daily soaps. All soap spoilers for Wednesday night, December 3 Here are the spoilers

3 December 2025

Atletico Madrid keep tabs on Hoffenheim striker Tim Lemperle

1 Florian Plettenberg reports that Atletico Madrid are keeping close tabs on TSG 1899 Hoffenheim striker Tim Lemperle. Since moving to Hoffenheim from Köln this summer, Lemperle has scored four goals and registered two assists for his new Bundesliga outfit. The former Germany U21 international has raised his estimated market value from €5m to €8m.

3 December 2025

JPMorgan Says This Data Center Stock Can Gain Nearly 30% From Here

Businessman trading stock market on teblet screen by Nespix via iStock Analysts at JPMorgan recently raised the rating on emerging data center company Cipher Mining (CIFR), citing a couple of lucrative deals that the company has struck, namely with Amazon’s (AMZN) Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Fluidstack, backed by Google. JPMorgan analysts Reginald Smith and

3 December 2025

Holistic wellness: How ayurveda, yoga, and lifestyle changes improve health

Maintaining good health requires a balance of body, mind, and lifestyle. In today’s fast-paced world, chronic health issues like joint instability, liver problems, and digestive disturbances are increasingly common, particularly among older adults. While modern medicine provides solutions, holistic approaches that integrate diet, exercise, and natural therapies often deliver long-lasting benefits and improve overall well-being.

3 December 2025

Hong Kong poll candidates pledge to stem decline in student population

Two candidates for the education sector seat in the upcoming Legislative Council election have highlighted Hong Kong’s shrinking student population as a key concern, with one pledging to advocate for the gradual reopening of public institutions to non-locals. Tang Fei, an incumbent lawmaker from the election committee constituency and a vice-president of the Hong Kong

3 December 2025

Aston Villa show interest in Borussia Mönchengladbach keeper Moritz Nicolas

1 Sky Germany reports that Aston Villa are interested in acquiring Borussia Mönchengladbach keeper Moritz Nicolas. The current Gladbach No. 1 could serve as a potential replacement for Villa’s Emilio Martinez. After reclaiming his starting role in training camp, Nicolas has started all 15 competitive fixtures for the foals thus far this year. Unhappy with

3 December 2025

United Kingdom Introduces New Nightly Tourist Tax That Could Significantly Increase Costs for Families Planning Extended Holidays

Home » TOURISM NEWS » United Kingdom Introduces New Nightly Tourist Tax That Could Significantly Increase Costs for Families Planning Extended Holidays Published on December 3, 2025 The United Kingdom has introduced a new nightly tourist tax that could substantially increase the cost of holidays for families planning longer stays. Under recently passed legislation, local

3 December 2025

Children with brain tumours face uneven NHS care, says report

Danny FullbrookBedfordshire BBC Bereaved parents are raising awareness and money for children diagnosed with brain tumours A report has found that children with brain tumours face “uneven” NHS care, depending on where they live. Louise Fox, from Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire, whose son George died from a glioblastoma in 2022 aged 13, said it was “heartbreakingly clear”

3 December 2025

Review | Violinist Midori works her magic in a duo of concerts at Hong Kong City Hall

Renowned Japanese-American violinist Midori was the headline name for the November 27 recital at Hong Kong City Hall. Yet, considering the importance of the piano in the programme, it would be remiss not to mention Lithuanian pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute in the same breath. Both artists effortlessly switched back and forth between accompaniment and melody in

3 December 2025

Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales | Tesla

Tesla privately warned the UK government that weakening electric vehicle rules would hit battery car sales and risk the country missing its carbon dioxide targets, according to newly revealed documents. The US electric carmaker, run by Elon Musk, also called for “support for the used-car market”, according to submissions to a government consultation earlier this

3 December 2025

Was the coup real or a ‘sham’?

Nicolas Negoce,BBC Africaand Wedaeli Chibelushi AFP/Getty Images Military takeovers are nothing new in Guinea-Bissau. The West African country has experienced at least nine attempted and successful coups since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974. But when military officers announced they had seized control of the country last Wednesday, some analysts and political figures were sceptical.

3 December 2025

Banking Mini Apps Platform Market Size

Report Overview The Global Banking Mini Apps Platform Market generated USD 2.3 billion in 2024 and is predicted to register growth from USD 2.9 billion in 2025 to about USD 20.8 billion by 2034, recording a CAGR of 24.4% throughout the forecast span. In 2024, North America held a dominan market position, capturing more than

3 December 2025

A resident reads local newspapers reporting on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan, at a newsstand in Beijing, on November 17, 2025.

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

Beijing — Lily Chen was beyond thrilled to see the Japanese singer she’s been a fan of for two decades, waiting outside with a crowd to enter the Beijing venue on a windy, chilly Wednesday night. The concert time arrived, but the door stayed shut. Then, the harsh news hit: The concert was canceled. “It

3 December 2025

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