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Chelsea’s Potter trots off while Kavertz talks donkeys

Chelsea Football Club has announced that midfielder Mason Mount has been sold to Premier League rivals West Ham United in a deal worth £25 million. The 20-year-old, who has been a key figure for the Blues since making his debut in 2019, will join the Hammers on a four-year contract. Mount has made 98 appearances […]
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Oscar-winning Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies aged 71, as Hong Kong fans grieve over missed chance to see him perform live

Oscar-winning Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has died aged 71, leaving Hong Kong fans mourning the missed chance to see him perform live. The news was confirmed by Sakamoto's long-time record label, Commmons, in a statement on Twitter. Sakamoto had been battling throat cancer since 2014 and his death was attributed to “multiple causes”. Sakamoto, who […]
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Yo-Yo Ma, New York Philharmonic will perform in Hong Kong this year, leading star-studded return of city’s cultural scene during post-Covid recovery

The return of Hong Kong’s cultural scene is set to be complemented by a star-studded performance from the renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the New York Philharmonic. The performance, taking place in 2021, will be the first of its kind in the city since the pandemic started, and is part of a larger effort to […]
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Rolling in it: luxury-loving Hong Kong boasts the highest number of Rolls-Royces in the world with one car alone costing US$12 million

Luxury-loving Hong Kong has been revealed as the Rolls-Royce capital of the world – boasting the highest number of the super-luxury cars in the world. The city's wealthy elite are known for their love of status symbols, and Rolls-Royces are the ultimate symbol of wealth and success. According to the latest figures, Hong Kong is […]
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Top of the class: Hong Kong students get boost to Ivy League chances from child prodigy who qualified for 25 of world’s top universities

In a major boost to the hopes of Hong Kong's top students, a child prodigy has achieved the remarkable feat of qualifying for 25 of the world's top universities. The student, who has chosen to remain anonymous, is a 17-year-old Hong Kong student who achieved straight As in the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma exams. He […]
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New discovery revealed at Notre Dame

A new discovery was revealed at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France on Wednesday. The discovery was made during the ongoing restoration of the cathedral, which was damaged by a fire in April 2019. The new find is a 13th-century statue of the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus, which was discovered by workers […]
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‘Makes me want to get married’: Chinese student injects tradition into tying the knot with old-style wedding certificate scrolls

In a modern twist on a traditional custom, a Chinese student has tied the knot with her partner by exchanging old-style wedding certificate scrolls. Shanghai-based student Li Tingting and her partner, Zhao Yong, recently held an ancient-style wedding ceremony, exchanging scrolls that were hand-written in ancient Chinese characters. The scrolls, written on traditional yellow paper, […]
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Putting on the style: Hong Kong fashionista Yan Yan Chan hits global headlines over romantic links to British pop star Harry Styles

Hong Kong fashionista Yan Yan Chan has made headlines around the world after it was revealed she is romantically linked to British pop star Harry Styles. The 25-year-old, who has been described as a “trendsetter”, has been frequently photographed with the former One Direction singer in recent weeks and is said to be the inspiration […]
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‘I missed you so much’: Chinese boy hugs baby sister in emotional reunion after 3-week separation during which toddler visited relatives with mother

A young Chinese boy experienced an emotional reunion with his baby sister after a three-week separation during which the toddler visited relatives with her mother. The heartwarming scene was captured by the father, a man named Mr. Chen, in the backyard of their home in the city of Xuzhou in Jiangsu province on August 6. […]
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