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

Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez

Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds

Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran

Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe

Record-equalling Red Sox streak halted at 15 wins

Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears

Messi-less Miami beat Fire 3-2 to spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut

Mercedes expect Hungary challenge from Hamilton and Ferrari

Commonwealth Games 'where champions are made' despite slimmed down model, argues president

Wilson captain, Slipper absent in Kiss's first Wallabies squad

Bollywood blast master keeps it real with fire and fury

Dutch trial over theft of golden Romanian helmet begins

Three men went on trial Tuesday over the theft of a priceless gold Romanian helmet from a Dutch museum, a brazen heist that sparked shockwaves in Romania and the art world.

Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud

The founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and bribery, a court said on Tuesday, the latest blow for what was once the country's leading developer.

Pope to walk in Augustine's footsteps on day two of Algeria visit

Pope Leo XIV is expected in the Algerian city of Annaba on Tuesday, where he will walk in the footsteps of influential Christian theologian Saint Augustine on day two of a historic trip to the north African country.

Prince Harry and Meghan visit Australia in first trip since royal rift

Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrived in Australia on Tuesday for their first visit down under since their headline-dominating rift with Britain's royal family.

Bayern veteran Neuer primed for one final battle with rivals Real

Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer is saddling up for Wednesday's Real Madrid quarter-final second leg at home in what could be his final season before riding off into the sunset.

Paris-Roubaix straggler Thomas tells of 'awful' ordeal

Benjamin Thomas is an Olympic cycling champion who has ridden the Tour de France and won a Giro d'Italia stage, but nothing had prepared him for the "awful" cobbles of Paris-Roubaix.

Mideast war revs up electric car demand in Asia

Electric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price spikes driven by the Middle East war.

China's economy likely picked up pace in first quarter: AFP survey

China's economic growth likely picked up in the first three months of the year, according to analysts surveyed by AFP, boosted by exports now impacted by the Middle East war, while domestic demand remains weak.

Crusaders retire horses after 30 years due to safety at new stadium

The Canterbury Crusaders said Tuesday that their cavalry of mascot knights and horses, beloved by spectators, had been retired after 30 years because of next week's move to their new stadium in Christchurch.

Asian stocks rally, crude drops on lingering hope for a peace deal

Stocks rose and oil fell Tuesday on hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Donald Trump saying Tehran had called to seek an agreement even as a US naval blockade around Iran's ports began.

In The News

Oasis, Phil Collins and Luther Vandross among Rock Hall inductees