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Israeli bombardment kills infant in Lebanon during father’s funeral
The air strike took place on Wednesday amid hopes that the US-Iran ceasefire would apply to Lebanon, as Israeli strikes killed more than 350.
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‘Blown to hell’: Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The US plans to interdict ships and clear mines, warning of military retaliation and raising fears of major escalation.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem gears up for world team table tennis event with 2 silvers
Head coach Li Ching says Doo and long-time mixed doubles partner Wong Chun-ting are ‘certainly going to give it a go’ at Asian Games.
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Why China is looking to Central Asia as Middle East grows riskier
The region’s strategic value as a corridor of resilience is becoming harder to ignore.
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Hong Kong Economy
Progress hailed as Hong Kong, Shanghai link digital authentication systems
Push for digital integration has already yielded practical results, Hong Kong official says.
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Europe
Ireland police remove farmers, blockades protesting fuel price rises
The protests have led to blockades at Ireland’s only oil refinery and prevented tanker trucks from delivering fuel to petrol stations.
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Racing
Newnham takes back outright lead in title race: ‘It’ll come down to the last day’
Crimson Flash claims the finale to lift the Australian trainer one clear of Caspar Fownes on 48 winners.
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Military
Trump faces a dilemma in the aftermath of failed US-Iran peace talks: analysts
The two countries are still far apart on the big issues, with American midterms looming and no quick way out.
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Racing
Price celebrates 1,000 HK wins as Museum is in doubt for QEII Cup
He Was Me and Elite Golf score to help Australian bring up a major milestone, while Japanese star could be out of upcoming Group One.
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Society
380 Wang Fuk Court households seek second visit to collect belongings
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says authorities will assess requests after first round of visits from April 20 to May 4.
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Lifestyle
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A Blue Marble, a Pale Blue Dot and now an Earthset – what astronauts see
Space exploration inspires new words and phrases such as ‘Earthset’ and the ‘overview effect’, as well as images like ‘The Blue Marble’.
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Racing
Apprentice jockey Yuen scores sensational double for master Yiu at Sha Tin
Hong Kong’s newest rider secures first win for host trainer as part of her first brace in the city.
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HK Sevens
Many firsts, new faces as rugby, racing finally share stage on Hong Kong 7s week
Women’s player Haruka Uematsu, four men to make debuts at Kai Tak Stadium; Happy Valley to stage meeting on Wednesday.
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Law and Crime
Helper, 35, arrested in Hong Kong after allegedly pulling baby’s hair
Mother called police alleging helper had mistreated infant at home.
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Diplomacy
‘You cannot lose if you do not have a goal’: the viral wisdom of ‘Don Tzu’
Ancient strategist Sun Tzu called for preparation and deep knowledge. His modern counterpart takes a different approach.
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Middle East
Sumud aid flotilla departs Spain for Gaza to break Israeli blockade
The Israeli military halted 40 boats assembled by the same organisation in October last year, arresting more than 450 activists including Greta Thunberg.
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Entertainment
Beef season 2 is ‘a bridge between West and East’, says director Lee Sung-jin
Lee Sung-jin shares how the new season of the hit drama, with Oscar Isaac and Charles Melton, explores a mixed-race character’s Korean roots.
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Society
Why Cantopop star Hins Cheung’s new mentor role has polarised Hong Kong fans
Singer previously supported local social movements but now says he regrets past and will help rehabilitate 2019 protesters.
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Diplomacy
War of words: China and the US battle it out for African hearts and minds
Rivalry between two global superpowers spills into the media as East meets West head-on in a clash of narratives to win over the continent.
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Trending in China
Celestial craftsmanship: secrets of meteorite axe from China Sanxingdui unveiled
Artefact was made of a particular blend of metal that would have been extremely difficult for the ancient people to create on Earth.
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Celebrities
Who is The Traitors’ Maura Higgins – and why is everyone obsessed with her?
The Irish reality star was in The Traitors Season 4, Love Island and I’m a Celebrity – and may have Disney and The Bachelorette gigs in the works.
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Society
Fire breaks out at Hong Kong columbarium, injuring 2 people
Preliminary investigation finds fire caused by overheated exhaust fan connected to joss paper burner at Diamond Hill Columbarium, police say.
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Africa
Benin election favours continuity amid al-Qaeda attacks, poverty
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has overseen a decade of growth in the West African nation despite jihadist attacks and extreme poverty.
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Basketball
Basketball fans outraged as China player faces allegations of age, identity fraud
Chinese Basketball Association to investigate after striking resemblance between Li Yize and a player who has disappeared is pointed out.
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Tech Trends
Colleague Skill: AI tool said to harvest abilities goes viral in China
Project claims to distil co-workers’ skills into downloadable form – not to mention luminaries like Steve Jobs and Buddha.
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AI pessimism is a luxury the Global South cannot afford
Young, developing states must ride the tech waves if they don’t want to fall further behind and learn from others’ mistakes.
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Entertainment
Why these 3 Hong Kong comedies from the 1970s and 80s became local favourites
Itchy Fingers, Pom Pom and Where’s Officer Tuba? were mainstream films that shone amid the proliferation of kung fu and action comedies.
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Economics
Manila vs Hong Kong: the 2 sides of Asia’s housing affordability crisis
Asia is home to 60 per cent of the world’s slum dwellers and some of the planet’s most expensive real estate.
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Science
Semiconductor leap: China looks to ‘2D chip’ with 1,000-fold growth speed
Advanced material offers promise in optoelectronics, where it can be used in LEDs, photodetectors and lasers.
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China Economy
How China’s fake Titanic sank like a stone – and became a symbol of local excess
In 2014, a Chinese investor raised millions to build a full-scale replica of the Titanic. Now, all that remains is a rusting hull – and vast debts.
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