The Hong Kong Telegraph - news from Hong Kong, China and around the world, in six languages

Scandic Trust Group strengthens sales network with First Idea Consultant

Flick holding firm on Barca high line despite defensive woes

France opt for Le Garrec as Dupont replacement for 'best team ever' South Africa

Drugmaker AstraZeneca profit jumps as US business grows

'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins dictionary

Vietnam evacuates thousands from coast ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

European stocks fall after gains in Asia, US

MotoGP legend Agostini admires Marc Marquez's 'desire to win'

Nepal searches for avalanche victims

Chapman blitz leads Black Caps to tight T20 victory over West Indies

France opt for Le Garrec as Dupont replacement for South Africa Test

Turmoil in tiaras at Miss Universe pageant in Thailand

This year's Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by ugly drama, with allegations of an insult to a beauty queen's intellect, a walkout by pageant contestants and a tearful tantrum by the host.

US to cancel flights as longest govt shutdown drags on

US officials said the scheduled capacity for flights was being cut by 10 percent in 40 busy air traffic areas nationwide on Friday, as the longest government shutdown drags on.

Doncic's Lakers hold off Wembanyama's Spurs, Blazers silence Thunder

Luka Doncic out-dueled Victor Wembanyama and the Los Angeles Lakers edged San Antonio 118-116 on Wednesday as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to hand NBA champions Oklahoma City their first defeat of the season.

For Turkey's LGBTQ community, draft law sparks existential alarm

Florence, a drag queen and DJ, has a warning before taking to the stage in an Istanbul nightclub: if Turkey passes a new law policing biological sex and morality, it will "threaten our very existence".

Musk's $1 trillion pay package to face Tesla shareholder vote

Tesla shareholders will determine on Thursday the fate of a massive pay package meant to retain Elon Musk long enough to achieve technological breakthroughs he vows will change the world.

Tonga rugby league star out of intensive care after seizure

Tongan rugby league player Eli Katoa has been moved out of intensive care at Auckland Hospital four days after requiring surgery following "seizure activity" during the Pacific Championships, his uncle said.

Argentine ex-president Kirchner goes on trial in new corruption case

Argentine ex-president Cristina Kirchner, who is serving a six-year fraud sentence under house arrest, goes on trial Thursday in a separate case for allegedly taking millions of dollars in bribes.

Endo returns as Japan look to build on Brazil win

Liverpool's Wataru Endo was named on Thursday in World Cup-bound Japan's squad for home friendlies against Ghana and Bolivia as they look to build on their historic first win over Brazil.

Franco captivates young Spaniards 50 years after death

Spanish youth are increasingly seduced by General Francisco Franco 50 years after the dictator's death, often unaware of his harsh rule and influenced by propaganda permeating social media, experts say.

IPL champions Bengaluru could be sold for 'as much as $2 billion'

The owner of India Premier League cricket champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru is considering selling the team, which could be worth "as much as $2 billion".

In The News

New Zealand ex-top cop admits to having material showing child abuse, bestiality