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Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried
The government says the city’s smallest apartments need more regulation. For some of Hong Kong’s poorest, that could mean higher rents or even eviction.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government
The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
'Axing Doctors after 24 years is the end of an era'
One fan behind a 9,000 signature petition to save it fears the move will badly affect older viewers.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in
French government officials and teachers express ‘concern’ over the impact of incoming border checks on student travelBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Fever ax Sides despite Clark stardom, playoff bid
The Fever have fired coach Christie Sides after two seasons. Sides presided over Caitlin Clark's historic rookie season and led the team to its first postseason appearance since 2016.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Axe missing after camper's brutal murder as killer remains at large
Dustin Kjersem was initially reported to have been killed by a bear — but officials soon discovered he was actually the victim of a brutal homicide.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Nature presenter Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy
The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Montana man found dead in tent welcomed suspect to camp and gave him a beer, officials say
A Montana man found slain in his tent this month welcomed the suspect in his killing, a stranger, to his campsite and offered him a beer, the Gallatin County sheriff said Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Four wounded after axe used in fight on Paris suburban train
Source says one person’s hand was severed in altercation involving several people at Ozoir-la-Ferrière station. Four teenagers were wounded, two of them seriously, after an axe was used during a ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
4 teens wounded in fight on train involving axe, samurai sword
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops
The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a plan to eliminate the Department of Education to “send all education work and needs back to the States."Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
UK will fall behind supercomputer rivals, head of axed £800mn project warns
Mark Parsons, who led exascale venture in Edinburgh, says it would be a ‘disaster’ if funding is not restartedBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener
Britain's Katie Boulter sees off the challenge of Japan's Aoi Ito in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Boulter through to quarter-finals of Hong Kong Open
British number one Katie Boulter makes the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open with a straight-set win over China's Wang Xiyu.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
'Relaxed' Boulter reaches Hong Kong semi-finals
British number one Katie Boulter powers through to the Hong Kong Open semi-finals with a 6-4 6-0 win over Anastasia Zakharova.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Boulter beaten by Shnaider in Hong Kong final
British number one Katie Boulter is comfortably beaten in straight sets by top seed Diana Shnaider in the final of the Hong Kong Open.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy campaigners for subversion
Benny Tai and Joshua Wong were among dozens sentenced in a controversial national security trial.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Activists, professors, legislators: who are the Hong Kong 47?
The group are at the centre of Hong Kong’s biggest national security trial and have been handed sentences of up to 10 years. HK47: dozens of pro-democracy activists jailed in Hong Kong’s largest ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Starmer refuses to condemn Hong Kong crackdown
UK premier said he had ‘frank’ discussions with Xi Jinping at G20 but declined to air criticism publiclyWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Scottish government facing £170m court case over axed bottle recycling scheme
Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Trump’s tax plans: $7,500 EV credit likely to get axed, as tariffs spark anxiety
One tax credit that appears on track for elimination is an Inflation Reduction Act provision that can provide up to $7,500 to buyers of electric vehicles.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Act now for $7,500 EV tax credit: There's 'real risk' Trump will axe funding in 2025, lawyer says
Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill will likely slash Biden-era tax breaks for electric vehicles in 2025 to raise money for a tax cut package.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Act now for $7,500 EV tax credit: Experts say there's a risk Trump will axe funding in 2025
Prospective car buyers considering an electric vehicle may need to act fast to get a Biden-era EV tax credit worth up to $7,500, due to the likelihood that President-elect Donald Trump and ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Rescued diary in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in D-Day
The diary of a Chinese naval officer that was discovered in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in the D-Day landings at Normandy.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
New Hong Kong-focused ETF gains approval in Saudi Arabia
Hang Seng Investment Management is second manager to get green light as authorities push for closer ties between both marketsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
British businessman to remain in custody on charge of killing Indonesian woman in Hong Kong
A British businessman will be kept in custody after being charged with murder over the death of an Indonesian woman at a Hong Kong parkWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Boulter battles past Yuan to reach Hong Kong final
Great Britain's Katie Boulter reaches her third WTA final of the year with a 6-2 5-7 6-2 victory over China's Yue Yuan at the Hong Kong Open.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
‘Empty tank’: Katie Boulter outgunned by Diana Shnaider in Hong Kong final
British No 1 beaten 6-1, 6-2 by 20-year-old Russian Boulter excited after reaching career-high ranking of 23 Katie Boulter’s strong run in Hong Kong came to a brutal end on Sunday when she was ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints
Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer supportBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Hong Kong’s Trophy Homes Are Selling at Fire Sale Prices
China’s economic downturn has not been kind to the ultrarich who made their wealth on its rise. In their haste to cough up cash, Hong Kong’s luxury property market has had some fire sales.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Hong Kong still awaits payback from new Spacs regime
Corporate bosses warn tough standards deter blank-cheque companies from listingWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Hong Kong protest bomb plot mastermind is jailed for nearly 24 years
Hong Kong’s high court sentenced a man to almost 24 years in prison over an alleged plot to attack police with explosives during pro-democracy protests in 2019.Top stories - NBC News - November 15