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

Meta starts removing under-16s from social media in Australia

New Zealand build 164-run lead but Windies claim Williamson

Conor McGregor sexual assault lawsuit dropped

Meta says starting to remove under-16s from social media in Australia

Liverpool fear factor gone, admits Slot

Maresca blasts 'very poor' Chelsea after damaging Leeds defeat

Arteta fears injury woes will hamper Arsenal title charge

Trump scraps Biden's fuel-economy standards, sparking climate outcry

'Unbelievable' Merino strikes again to extend Arsenal's Premier League lead

Doctor jailed for supplying ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Arsenal extend Premier League lead, Chelsea beaten at Leeds

Libya war crimes suspect makes first appearance at ICC

A Libyan prison boss accused of overseeing murder, rape, and torture at a notorious detention centre appeared at the International Criminal Court Wednesday to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

German lithium project moves ahead in boost for Europe's EV sector

Australia's Vulcan Energy said Wednesday it will soon start building a German lithium production project that will provide enough of the metal for half a million electric car batteries a year.

Kohli, Gaikwad tons fire India to 358-5 in South Africa ODI

Virat Kohli struck his second successive century and along with Ruturaj Gaikwad helped power India to 358-5 against South Africa in the second one-day international on Wednesday.

'I feel like crying': Indonesians confront flood destruction

Indonesian farmer Merliana Siregar is all out of hope, seeing what is left of her flood-ravaged home as she returned on Wednesday.

Stock markets mostly rise awaiting US data

European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Wednesday following a resumption of Wall Street's rally, but gains were muted as investors await the last tranche of US data before next week's Federal Reserve meeting.

Delhi records over 200,000 respiratory illness cases due to toxic air

New Delhi recorded more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illnesses at six state-run hospitals between 2022 and 2024, government numbers showed, highlighting the adverse effects of toxic air on health.

'Dream' draw for debutants Hong Kong against Wallabies, All Blacks

Hong Kong coach Logan Asplin called it "a dream come true" after the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw pitted the Asian debutants with New Zealand and hosts Australia on Wednesday.

Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales

Thailand on Wednesday relaxed decades-old alcohol sales restrictions, allowing consumers to buy wine, beer and spirits during previously prohibited afternoon hours in a six-month trial.

Norway postpones deep-sea mining activities for four years

Norway on Wednesday postponed the first licences to permit deep-sea mining in its Arctic waters for four years, a delay environmentalists hope signals the "nail in the coffin" of the plans.

Sri Lanka cyclone survivors face colossal clean-up

Survivors of Cyclone Ditwah that has ravaged Sri Lanka in recent days began returning to their devastated homes on Wednesday, faced with a massive clean-up as they start rebuilding their lives.

In The News

Zara owner Inditex posts higher profits