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On top of that, some in the business world remain wary of the increased control Beijing authorities wield over the city. They do not believe the autonomy once granted by the decades-old “one country, two systems” style of governance still exists, especially since a national security law came into force in Hong Kong a year ago. Also known as Article 23, the controversial legislation targets crimes including treason, theft of state secrets, espionage, sabotage, sedition and “external interference”. Still, there is optimism. While Hong Kong’s once red-hot property market remains trapped in a prolonged decline, its Hang Seng benchmark has…

Supporters greeted South Africa’s ambassador to the United States as he returned home after being expelled from the US.

President Donald Trump dismissed George Clooney’s interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” as a “puff piece” after the actor-director lodged criticisms at the commander-in-chief in between discussing his debut on Broadway.”Why would the now highly discredited 60 Minutes be doing a total ‘puff piece’ on George Clooney, a second rate movie ‘star,’ and failed political pundit,” Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. “He fought hard for Sleepy Joe’s election and then, right after the Debate, dumped him like a dog. Later, I assume under orders from the Obama camp, pushed all out for ‘Kamala,’ only to soon realize that that was not…

A Melbourne woman has shared a horrifying job interview on national television, describing how she was advised to lie about her age on her CV.

U.S. President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2025.  (REUTERS/Leah Millis) Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. Trump admin’s defiant fight with ‘lunatic’ judge over deportation flights reaches tipping point today.2. Former Rep Mia Love, first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died.3. New detail about former US Attorney Jessica Aber’s death revealed by family friend.MAJOR HEADLINESMINE CRAFT – Trump’s move hailed as game-changer for booming industry set to double…

By Tara Deschamps The Canadian Press Posted March 24, 2025 7:37 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s oldest company will begin liquidating most of its stores Monday morning. Hudson’s Bay says all but six of its locations will be selling off their inventory.The company is aiming to wrap up the liquidation by June 15. Gift cards will be accepted until April 6, but loyalty points cannot be used.The six stores omitted from the liquidation sales include the flagship on Yonge Street in Toronto, as well as a location in the city’s Yorkdale mall…

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s Federal Court on Monday (Mar 24) has dismissed former prime minister Najib Razak’s preliminary objection raised against the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) application seeking leave to appeal against his bid for house arrest.  The three-judge panel chaired by Chief Judge of Malaya Justice Hasnah Mohammed Hahsim unanimously came to the decision after hearing submissions from Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar and Najib’s lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah. Local news outlet Malay Mail reported that Dusuki had made a rare personal appearance at the Federal Court on Monday, alongside senior federal counsels Shamsul Bolhasan and Ahmad Hanir Hambaly. Najib, who is currently serving…

For eight decades, Henri Mignon has viewed Americans as heroes. They twice liberated his tiny Belgian hometown, Houffalize, from German occupation — the second time, he said, when he was 8 years old, mere hours after shrapnel from shelling had killed his father.The image of U.S. troops handing out gum to local children is a memory he has carried with him ever since. And he has dedicated more than 30 years to retelling the story of the war as a guide to tourists who flock to this corner of the Belgium-Luxembourg border, eager to learn about the last major German…

Washington — The Supreme Court is set to consider Monday whether to leave in place Louisiana’s congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts and was used in the 2024 elections.The dispute is the latest involving claims of racial gerrymandering and the drawing of political districts to land before the high court following the re-crafting of voting boundaries after the decennial census. In this case, the plaintiffs, who identify themselves as non-African American Louisiana residents, say the state relied too heavily on race when drawing a second majority-Black district for the state’s congressional map.The Supreme Court has in recent years weakened…

Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, leading teammate Lando Norris to a McLaren 1-2 finish and giving the team a sweep of the Formula One season’s first two races. But Piastri’s drive was soon overshadowed by the post-race disqualification of Ferrari duo Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.Hamilton, who had finished sixth, was disqualified for a technical infringement on his Ferrari, while Leclerc — who had crossed the line fifth — was punished for his car being underweight, as was Alpine’s Pierre Gasly.Piastri, who made a mistake that cost him the win at the Australian GP…