At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, amid latest blast of US winter weather
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said many of the deaths were caused by cars getting stuck in high water as creeks rose from heavy rain.
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‘Open the gates of hell’: US and Israel present united front on Gaza and Iran
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to reporters in Jerusalem on Sunday. Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia on Monday.
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UK’s Starmer prepares to raise defence spending
Starmer is preparing to overrule his finance minister and order more defence spending after the US demanded Europe pay more for its security.
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Amid threats to free trade, China and France must rise above differences
Beijing and Paris can craft a relationship that not only serves national interests but also contributes to a more stable, sustainable world.
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Buyers quick off mark as Hong Kong car plates ‘S’ and ‘88’ go for millions
‘S’ plate, a rare single-letter registration mark, fetches HK$14.2 million while “88” makes HK$11.4 million.
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Chinese scientists make rare, ultra-hard, pure ‘super diamond’ in the lab
The material was first found in meteorites and could have industrial applications.
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China surgeon who lost 25kg in 42 days wins multiple awards in fitness contest
Fitness conscious medic adopts strict 24-hour routine of sleep, proper diet and exercise to become champion, show example to overweight patients.
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Hong Kong to press on with Northern Metropolis despite deficit woes: Paul Chan
Finance chief says city will fund megaproject in New Territories by issuing bonds, citing study showing Hong Kong’s debt levels are low.
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Asian immigrants in Los Angeles brace for deportations under Trump: ‘there’s a lot of fear’
Community leaders hold ‘Know Your Rights’ sessions, while many avoid public spaces and cancel medical appointments due to anxiety.
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Mei KTV’s Hong Kong launch triggers call for city businesses to meet locals’ needs
Nightlife tycoon Allan Zeman issues call to action after successful opening of Beijing-based karaoke chain’s first branch in Hong Kong.
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US, Russia seek to eliminate Biden-era ‘barriers’ as relations thaw
Foreign Minister Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rubio hold phone call to work on restoring ‘mutually respectful interstate dialogue’.
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Duterte’s explosive ‘kill senators’ quip ignites controversy in Philippine midterms
Former president Rodrigo Duterte jokes that the candidates backed by him can win the May elections by way of “a bomb” aimed at their rivals.
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Next phase of Hong Kong’s eMPF reform to start in March with more providers, enhancements
Bank of East Asia, Principal Trust Company and two other providers are set to join the pension plan’s digital platform as it scales up.
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Panda-monium at Ocean Park as crowds flock to see Hong Kong’s twin cubs
More than 1,000 excited fans visited the park on Sunday morning for the public debut of panda cubs ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’.
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China courts frazzled Europe as Western alliance wavers
At Munich Summit, top envoy Wang Yi goes on charm offensive as US leaders berate Europe.
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Helper’s Hong Kong court victory in sexual harassment case ‘rare but encouraging’
Helpers face huge challenges in even filing sexual abuse or harassment cases, let along prevailing, advocates say.
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DeepSeek, ancient Chinese wisdom combine as Wang Yi underlines China’s resolve in Munich
Any way the wind blows, China ‘will remain calm and steadfast’, Wang Yi says in talking about US-China relations at Munich security forum.
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Zelensky calls for European army to deter Russia, earn US respect
He said an address by the US vice-president the previous day made clear the changing relationship between Europe and the United States.
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China’s Tianjin city embraces DeepSeek as part of rush to embrace domestic AI industry
The northern port city is opening an AI computing centre in collaboration with the tech giant Huawei.
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Chinese footballer, brain-dead after accident, is flown home as family search for answers
Source says Beijing association stalling over whether insurance was arranged, and timeline of Guo Jiaxuan’s injury in Spain.
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