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

Pilot in flydubai attack says could not let 'all those people die'

Eurozone inflation hits three-year high at 3.8% in September

Taiwan boxer Lin wins gold as virtual taekwondo makes Games debut

Ancelotti says Brazil 'respects' India ahead of showdown

Man City face appeal deadline after explosive financial verdict

Pole vault superstar Duplantis to skip indoor season

Germany's crisis-hit rail operator looks to AI future

Sri Lanka drop Asalanka from T20 against Pakistan

Leclerc tops second practice ahead of Hadjar

Disney president says layoffs 'extremely painful' but necessary

Macron urges G7 coordination as US presses Europe on diesel stocks

Indian flydubai pilot opened cockpit door to save passengers

Hundreds of French high schools shut as new violence erupts

Alex Marquez clocks record lap at MotoGP Japan practice

Two Russians get heavy prison terms for poetry against Ukraine campaign

A Moscow court on Thursday sentenced two men to long prison terms for reading poems against the assault on Ukraine.

Vietnam's Ha Long Bay losing its hue

Vietnam's Ha Long Bay is losing its famous turquoise hue as pollution and over-development threaten its wildlife and picture-perfect image.

Elgar in concert with Jansen puts India on back foot

Dean Elgar and Marco Jansen shared a century partnership and stretched South Africa's lead on the third day of the first Test against India at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

UK lifts Brexit obstacles for French students

Britain on Thursday lifted some costly obstacles placed on school trips post Brexit -- but only for students from France as campaigners called for all EU countries to benefit.

Marsh's 96 leads Australia fightback after Pakistan blitz

Mitchell Marsh hit a counter-attacking 96 in a fighting rescue mission with a dogged Steve Smith Thursday to help Australia build a 241-run lead and regain control of the second Test against Pakistan.

Asian stocks trade higher on Fed rate hopes

Asian stocks were largely higher on Thursday, with Hong Kong leading the gains as investors worked on expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut rates next year.

Ivory Coast chefs cook up new twist on African food

In the kitchen of his Abidjan restaurant, Ivory Coast chef Charlie Koffi prepares his country's staggering tropical bounty with the techniques of fine French cuisine. And he's far from alone.

Cavaliers rally to stun Mavs, Durant fuels Suns win

Cleveland's Caris LeVert made the go-ahead three-pointer with 2:03 to play as the Cavaliers rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-110 on Wednesday.

Marsh leads fightback for Australia after Pakistan blitz

Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith led an Australian fightback after the hosts slumped to 16-4 against a fired-up Pakistan on Thursday to build their lead to 161 at tea on day three of the second Test.

Son leads South Korea squad 'ready' to win Asian Cup

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's Asian Cup squad on Thursday and coach Jurgen Klinsmann said it was "about time" they ended their 64-year continental title drought.

In The News

US, Mexico see headway on migration as Blinken pays emergency visit