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High-rise Hong Kong: the city skyline as ‘museum of architecture’
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HSBC hit by sixfold surge in Hong Kong property loan defaults
UK-based bank has more than $3bn in exposure to defaulted commercial real estate loans in the territory2 days ago - Hong Kong -
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Hong Kong’s first transgender singer-songwriter seeks voice through music
Xavian Wu, Hong Kong’s first high-profile transgender singer-songwriter, shared his story at the city’s annual LGBTQ Pink Dot HK carnival.11 hours ago -
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Sponge cities: the flood-proof architecture of the future?
As climate change puts more of the world at risk of flooding, landscape architects are looking beyond disaster response, to future-facing “sponge tactics”. The concept is epic, but a ...3 days ago -
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Man Smashes Ai Weiwei’s Porcelain Sculpture at Italian Museum
The man behind the episode, at a reception for Mr. Ai’s new exhibition in Bologna, has targeted artists before, a museum spokesman said.15 hours ago -
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Takeaways from AP report on risks of rising heat for high school football players
The beginning of high school football season has seen a string of deaths3 days ago -
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Middle East Crisis: Hezbollah Targets Israel in Overnight Retaliation for Week of Israeli Attacks
The latest uptick stoked fear of a broader war in the region. Hezbollah’s response came after a week in which Israel carried out a series of audacious attacks, killing some of the group’s top ...2 days ago - Israel -
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Old clip shows Gaza high-rise building struck by Israel, not 'bombing of Japanese embassy'
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Lunchtime gossip used to fuel the City. It’s time for a comeback
Lack of time, elbow room and alcohol have created a problem in the world’s business capitals4 days ago -
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Arteta: Arsenal prepped for City clash in preseason
Arsenal wrap up a gruelling week on the road with a third straight away game when they face champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday and manager Mikel Arteta said his squad had ...2 days ago - Premier League
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