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A young cyclist who died after a suspected canine attack in Hong Kong earlier this month was likely bitten on the neck by several dogs,…
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US consumer confidence sinks to 12-year low over inflation, stagnant wages
Americans’ confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid…
Israel’s Gaza air strike kills Hamas commander behind October 7, 2023 attack
An Israeli air strike killed the head of Hamas’ armed wing in north Gaza on Tuesday, officials on both sides said, with the militant group…
Economist formally apologises for ‘sexist’ campus talk as students urge suspension
An economist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has issued a formal apology for a campus talk criticised as “sexist”, as an online…
Legal aid chief denies stricter vetting as aid for policy challenges hits decade low
Hong Kong authorities approved only two legal aid applications for judicial review challenges against government policies and decisions last year, the fewest in the past…
US Navy launches drone command that could reshape Taiwan war planning
The US Navy has set up a dedicated command to turn its growing array of aerial, surface and underwater drones into an integrated fighting force…