The Hong Kong Telegraph - News from Hong Kong and China in seven languages, daily around the clock

Hong Kong -

IN THE NEWS

New No.1 Rybakina out to thwart Sabalenka US Open three-peat bid

New No.1 Rybakina out to thwart Sabalenka US Open three-peat bid

Aryna Sabalenka is "ready for the fight" as she eyes a third straight title at the US Open, where the woman standing in her way, Elena Rybakina, has already ended Sabalenka's reign at number one in the world.

Read more
Dance Fitness Tempe Announces Expansion of Accessible Digital Movement Programs

Dance Fitness Tempe Announces Expansion of Accessible Digital Movement Programs

Dance Fitness Tempe today announced the launch of expanded digital dance content and free online workout programs aimed at making movement accessible to its growing global community.

Read more
US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks Friday with a poignant ceremony in New York marked by President Donald Trump's absence and searing criticism from victims' relatives.

Read more
Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton

Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton

The main airport in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, is to be renamed after one of its brightest stars, the late Dolly Parton who died last month.

Read more
Argentina's Dirty War rears its head in Venice film

Argentina's Dirty War rears its head in Venice film

Argentina's Dirty War and its lasting effect on survivors is the subject of "Return to Buenos Aires" at Venice from Marco Bechis, himself a survivor of one of the dictatorship's torture camps.

Read more
Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Mideast war: Eurocontrol

Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Mideast war: Eurocontrol

Europe's skies were at their busiest ever during the summer holiday period from July to August, despite disruptions caused by the Middle East war, according to Eurocontrol data published Friday.

Read more
'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice

'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice

Even the smallest choice in Iran today becomes a "political act," with cinema a powerful tool of resistance, Iranian director Ali Asgari said at the Venice Film Festival Friday.

Read more
De Zerbi coy over unsettled Richarlison's Spurs future

De Zerbi coy over unsettled Richarlison's Spurs future

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi refused to say if Richarlison would remain with the club after reports that the Brazil striker wants to end his contract.

Read more
UK lawmakers throw out bill to legalise assisted dying

UK lawmakers throw out bill to legalise assisted dying

British MPs on Friday rejected a bill to legalise assisted dying in a knife-edge vote, a blow to campaigners in favour of the controversial procedure that is legal in a host of countries including Canada and Switzerland.

Read more
Brazil president candidate Flavio Bolsonaro targeted in corruption probe

Brazil president candidate Flavio Bolsonaro targeted in corruption probe

Brazilian presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonario's campaign was rocked on Friday by revelations he is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, just weeks before the vote.

Read more