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A shady way to go alfresco: Tokyo’s outdoor dining spots to escape the sun
From leafy rooftops to parasol-filled terraces, the city is full of ways to enjoy a bite and a drink without hunkering down inside.
29 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Top seed Alexander Zverev plays down favorite status at U.S. Open
Zverev captured his long-awaited first Grand Slam title at the French Open this year and finished runner-up at Wimbledon.
29 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Tokyo falls for dim sum-meets-afternoon tea
Finger sandwiches and scones make way for dumplings and Peking duck at Tokyo's growing number of Chinese afternoon tea menus.
29 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Reigning Formula One champion Lando Norris extends contract with McLaren
Speaking earlier to reporters, Norris said the deal came at a perfect time for team morale and motivation, but that the figures seen in the media were wide of the mark.
29 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Mari Katayama finds progress in repetition
The photographer and textile artist discusses her latest work, creative influences and frustrations with labels.
29 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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What happens if you give everyone $700? A local economy thrives
An experiment designed to showcase what the future of aid might look like is seeing success in the village of Kamala in southern Malawi.
29 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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New Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia creates bridge to Greater Bay Area: minister
Hong Kong has opened a new trade office in Malaysia, with a minister saying the move is part of a strategic push to deepen regional ties and will help position the city as a bridge between the country and the Greater Bay Area. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said on Tuesday that th
11 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Wife’s childhood memory inspires Chinese husband to build world’s largest hollyhock garden
A casual remark from his wife inspired a man in southwestern China to transform a barren valley into a breathtaking sea of hollyhocks spanning 80 hectares. Zhou Xiaolin and his wife, Yin Jie, now live amid the vibrant blooms in Chengdu, Sichuan province, where they personally tend to their sprawling garden. Their love
11 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Chinese paratrooper killed in Qinghai exercise as Beijing acknowledges casualties
Beijing has confirmed that a 23-year-old paratrooper died in a training accident in northwestern China, a revelation that follows recent reports of several accidents and deaths in its military. State media said on Sunday that Xia Shiyuan, of Huaiyuan county in Anhui province, was involved in an incident shortly after l
11 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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‘Islamic Nato’? Why Pakistan’s new defence pact has India on edge
A new defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey has raised questions in New Delhi over whether Islamabad could use the agreement to build wider security ties with Muslim-majority countries in India’s neighbourhood, analysts have said. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed on Friday, states that an arme
11 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Wharf firms up balance sheet as Hong Kong home sales cushion profit slump
Hong Kong developer Wharf (Holdings) is increasingly relying on Hong Kong’s luxury-home market to offset weakness in mainland China, while paring investments and building up cash as it navigates an uncertain outlook. Revenue from Wharf’s Hong Kong development properties nearly tripled to HK$1.35 billion (US$172 million
11 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Over 8,200 detained as China launches year-long crackdown on organised crime
Chinese police have dismantled more than 1,000 gangs and detained about 8,200 suspects, just 10 days after the country’s top security official announced a year-long campaign against organised crime. The Ministry of Public Security said on Monday that the crackdown focused on crimes that had evolved into “more covert” f
11 Aug 2026 1 min 0