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

South Korea's 'dismal' World Cup ends in group phase

England top group to set up DR Congo World Cup clash, Portugal held

Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw

England moving on at World Cup but questions linger

Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England

Venezuela quakes kill 1,400 as time running out to find survivors

A painful wait by a pile of rubble in quake-hit Venezuela

Australia World Cup goalkeeper Patrick Beach has beach named after him

Tuchel delighted to have Bellingham in 'sweet spot' for England at World Cup

Take brutally hot weather seriously, heatstroke survivor warns

Bellingham says 'job done' but England must improve at World Cup

Maple Leafs make teen McKenna top pick in NHL Draft

Penn State University left wing Gavin McKenna was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the first pick in the NHL Draft on Friday at Buffalo, New York.

Injured England defender James to miss Panama game at World Cup

England coach Thomas Tuchel said right-back Reece James would miss Saturday's final World Cup group game against Panama with a hamstring injury but was hopeful he could return for the last 32.

California appeals court orders Weinstein resentencing for sex assault

A California appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for rape and sexual assault, but vacated his 16-year prison term and said he must be resentenced.

Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France

Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended his decision to leave out star duo Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in Friday's 4-1 World Cup defeat against France, saying it was a "no-brainer".

Scheffler fires 60 to grab 36-hole PGA Travelers lead

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under par 60 on Friday, seizing the lead and just missing a rare 59 in the second round of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship.

Movie theaters are allies for streamers like us, Apple exec says

Tech giant Apple views movie theaters as allies in its fight to carve out a space for its platform in the competitive streaming sector, a top company executive told AFP.

Austria's Rangnick shuts down conspiracy talk ahead of Algeria World Cup clash

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.

DR Congo must take risks to keep World Cup 'dream alive', says Desabre

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said his side will try to "keep the dream alive" for their fans back home by progressing to the World Cup last 32.

Should we fear an AI bubble bust?

Recent swings in tech stocks are reviving fears of an AI bubble -- and some experts warn that if it pops, the fallout could be bigger than anything Wall Street has ever seen.

Jangoo, Chase keep West Indies in touch against Sri Lanka

Resolute batting by Amir Jangoo and captain Roston Chase kept the West Indies within reach of Sri Lanka's first innings total as the home side closed day two of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua at 271 for five.

In The News

Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive