The reopening is expected to provide a much-needed boost to Hong Kong’s economy
Emma Raducanu in injury scare ahead of Australian Open
British star Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from her second-round match at Auckland’s ASB Classic because of an apparent ankle strain.
Pope Francis leads ex-pontiff Benedict’s funeral
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Live: Russia’s Patriarch Kirill calls for Orthodox Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia’s spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill on Thursday called for a ceasefire in Ukraine on Orthodox Christmas, celebrated this week by both countries. The call came as NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that it would be dangerous to under…
China ‘under-representing’ true impact of Covid outbreak, says WHO – CNN
China ‘under-representing’ true impact of Covid outbreak, says WHO CNNOverwhelmed funeral home in China gives families 10 minutes to mourn InsiderWHO concerned about risk to life in China, asks for reliable data on hospitalisation…
Pope Francis leads funeral of Benedict XVI as tens of thousands gather at Vatican
At his request, Benedict’s coffin has been buried in the underground Vatican grottoes in the niche where first Pope John XXIII and then John Paul II were interred
French baker decries rising costs as inflation bites
Increasing prices of butter, flour, gas and electricity in France have been especially hard on its bakers. Despite the government announcing moves to ease the impacts of inflation on bakers specifically, Sahad Zerzour says it is not enough, and that th…
Pope Benedict’s funeral underway
Massive crowds have gathered to farewell Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
Palestine calls for united response at UN to Israeli ‘extremism’
A UN Security Council meeting is due to take place on Thursday.