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

McCullum tells England fans to 'keep the faith' after Perth capitulation

UK far-right figures stoke digital ID fears with unproven claims

Messi magic as Miami thrash Cincinnati, face NYCFC next

Rising from the ashes: Mogadishu's building boom

Ronaldo, 40, scores spectacular bicycle kick

New Zealand's Williamson back for West Indies Tests

Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda

Mexico training ship that hit Brooklyn Bridge returns home

Messi magic as 'perfect' Miami thrash Cincinnati

Despite doubts over economy, Americans set for record holiday spending

Messi magic sends Miami into MLS conference final

Markram falls as South Africa reach 82-1 in second India Test

Aiden Markram fell bowled to Jasprit Bumrah after a strong start as South Africa reached 82-1 at the first break of the second Test against India on Saturday in Guwahati.

F1 championship leader Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole

Lando Norris maintained his charge towards a maiden Formula One crown on Friday by grabbing his third pole position in as many races at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Cricket World Cup for blind women helps change attitudes

On a lush cricket ground outside Colombo the sharp jingling of a ball cuts through the afternoon air. Every rattle is a pushback against the stigma of disability.

Australian cricket boss defends Khawaja's pre-Ashes round of golf

Cricket Australia defended underfire Usman Khawaja on Saturday for playing a round of golf on the eve of the first Ashes Test, where he failed to open the innings with back stiffness.

Duckett, Pope put England in charge of Ashes opener

Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope shared in a defiant 59-run stand to stretch England's lead and put them in firm control on day two of the first Ashes Test in Perth on Saturday after dismissing Australia for 132.

Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 55

Rescuers raced to find more than a dozen people still missing on Saturday after a week of heavy flooding in Vietnam, where authorities said at least 55 people have died.

Japan businesses brush off worries over China tourists

Shiina Ito has had fewer Chinese customers at her Tokyo jewellery shop since Beijing issued a travel warning in the wake of a diplomatic spat, but she said she was not concerned.

England in charge after dismissing Australia for 132 in Ashes opener

England dismissed Australia for 132 in their first innings on Saturday to take charge of the first Ashes Test in Perth, with the hosts trailing by 40 runs on an overcast day two.

Russell fastest in final practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Mercedes driver George Russell led the standings in a caution-filled third and final practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of qualifying later on Friday.

Fossil fuel fight threatens to sink COP30 as EU rejects Brazil's draft

The clock was ticking down on the slated final day of UN climate talks in Brazil Friday where a bitter fight over whether to mention fossil fuels in any agreement threatened to upend the event.

In The News

G20 summit opens in South Africa without Trump