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Liberal Democrat lawmaker Liam McArthur joins a rally of supporters ahead of MSPs debating his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland on Tuesday. Photo: PA via AP
Britain

Scottish lawmakers reject bill to let terminally ill people end their lives

A similar bill that would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales is currently bogged down in the British Parliament in London.

Britain

Jersey votes to approve assisted dying as similar UK bill stalls in parliament

Laos

How Laos plans to pay for its dam-building spree: cryptocurrency mining

China-Africa relations

Kenya’s plan to switch debt payments from US dollars to yuan is a ‘win-win’

The move could set a new precedent, reducing Nairobi’s reliance on US currency while meeting Beijing’s goal of increased trade deals in yuan.

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Kenya has announced plans to repay its debt to China in renminbi rather than US dollars, strengthening its economic ties with Beijing. Photo: SCMP
Tour de France

Tension builds as Tour de France rivals Pogacar, Vingegaard brace for fresh duel

Race gets under way in Florence next weekend with four riders in mix, and tour set up to go down to the wire.

Hong Kong society

Letters | If well regulated, assisted dying would ease unnecessary suffering

Readers discuss the move in Europe to legalise assisted dying, support for diversity in the Hong Kong Football Club, and the security arrangements for a transfer service for passengers on private jets.

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Hong Kong racing

Purton hits 100 wins for eighth straight season with four-timer at Sha Tin

Champion jockey continues surge towards another premiership with biggest haul since January

Zac Purton is all smiles after notching his 100th win of the season on Ka Ying Rising, Photos: Kenneth Chan
Art

The story behind Hidden Space, industrial Hong Kong art space

Artist Kay Beadman bought space in an industrial building without a plan for it. Now she and two fellow artists run it as an art space, where they encourage young artists to experiment.

Fame and celebrity

Chuck and Blair IRL? Meet Ed Westwick’s Bollywood star fiancée, Amy Jackson

Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick, who played Chuck Bass in the iconic TV drama that ran from 2007 to 2012, just announced his engagement in a joint Instagram post with fiancée Amy Jackson

Chinese culture

5 Year of the Dragon stamp sets: better than US’ much criticised design?

Following the furore over the United States Postal Service’s 2024 Year of the Dragon commemorative stamp, we look at rival stamp designs from Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan, Thailand and the Isle of Man.

Hongkong Post’s 2024 Year of the Dragon commemorative stamps include a set of four that depict the mythical creature in auspicious colours including red, gold and purple. Photo: Hongkong Post
Israel-Gaza war

Yemen Houthis seize ship in Red Sea with link to Israeli company

Hijacking raises fears that regional tensions heightened over the Israel-Gaza war were playing out on a new maritime front.

The Galaxy Leader in 2018. File photo: Owen Foley via Reuters
Fashion

Wearing your Rolex or Patek Philippe in Europe? Why you should be worried

Cities in Europe have seen a spike in luxury watch robberies. As thieves become more discerning, the wealthy are less inclined to wear high-end timepieces.

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Britain

Horrifying crash injures cyclists and spectators at Commonwealth Games

British Olympic champion Matt Walls was treated in the stands for almost 40 minutes after both he and his bike were flung off the track. He was taken to hospital with another rider, while two spectators received medical attention.

Royalty

Watch: Parade kicks off Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee celebrations

Four days of celebrations honouring Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne gets started with a display of British military traditions stretching from the days of horse and cannon to the jet age.

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Queen Elizabeth is the longest-serving monarch in British history and this year celebrates her 70th year on the throne. File photo: AFP
Royalty

UK queen’s Platinum Jubilee: a rundown of four days of festivities

Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee will be on a truly royal scale, featuring millions of participants around Britain and climaxing in a TV spectacle expected to be watched by a billion worldwide.

Visitors walk along the Mall towards Buckingham Palace ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in central London. Photo: Bloomberg
Fame and celebrity

Meet Joe Locke, the breakout star of Netflix’s new LGBT drama Heartstopper

The 18-year-old Locke landed his role as Charlie Spring without an agent – selected from among 10,000 hopefuls – and dreams of being the first gay Disney prince

Hong Kong courts

Will Hong Kong echo other ex-colonies in casting off the UK’s legal legacy?

One analyst said it was a question of ‘when, rather than whether’ Hong Kong follows sister city Singapore and other former British colonies in removing foreign influence from its judiciary.

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Tour de France

Cavendish talks epic Tour de France comeback, depression, and cycling for family

‘[Mental health is] not about being strong, or weak, in the head. It’s an illness,’ says Mark Cavendish, who has been nominated for Laureus World Sports’ comeback of the year award.

Mark Cavendish after winning the UAE Cycling Tour second stage event from Hudayriyat Island to the Abu Dhabi Breakwater. Photo: AP
Trail running and hiking

Hong Kong 1,500m record still stands after ‘ridiculous’ 50 years

Dave Gibson set the 1,500m record in 1972, running for Hong Kong in Manila, and hopes news of the 50 year anniversary might inspire a young runner to break it

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