Cheney wielded rare clout in Washington for over three decades, becoming the most powerful US vice president ever.
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Test cricket, books, podcasts. Dravidian. Hong Kong.
Cheney wielded rare clout in Washington for over three decades, becoming the most powerful US vice president ever.
04.11.2025 14:00 โ ๐ 46 ๐ 17 ๐ฌ 19 ๐ 13I seem to have missed the ๐. ๐ฅบ
04.11.2025 14:11 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0๐ฎ๐ณ India's efforts to combat air pollution by using cloud seeding in its sprawling capital New Delhi appear to have fallen flat, with scientists and activists questioning the effectiveness of the move.
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Death becomes a growing business in ageing, lonely South Korea
Growing numbers are finding work in the business of death as South Korea undergoes massive demographic change, with birth rates among the lowest in the world and almost half the population aged 50 or older
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๐ฎ๐ณ India celebrated a watershed moment in its sporting history Monday after the women's cricket team won their first World Cup crown, with greats of the game saying it would inspire future generations.
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๐ช๐ธ First arm of Sagrada Familia's cross installed
The first arm of a large cross that will crown Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, is lifted by crane to a platform 54 metres up the church's main tower, kicking off the final phase of a construction process that began in 1882.
๐ฎ๐ท Inside a restored house in Iranโs capital, toys from every era, from ancient Persia to Soviet Russia and the United States, share the same space, stirring childhood memories from long ago
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11/ If you can help, or spread the word, @HKFP accepts credit cards, PayPal, Patreon, cheque, Octopus, HSBC PayMe, Coin Dragon, gifts by will, donations-in-kind, sponsorship... support.hongkongfp.com
31.10.2025 06:21 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 03/ Unknown what this cost the taxpayer. But HKFP appeals for support to tackle our HK$1.4m 2025 deficit and the HK$57k demand. ๐
The tax office told HKFP throughout the audit that it was chosen โrandomlyโ for inspection.
After delays, Egypt set for lavish opening of grand museum.
Cairo is due to inaugurate on Saturday the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum, widely presented as the crowning jewel on authorities' efforts to overhaul the country's vital tourism industry
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as.ft.com/r/f4ca1e8a-b... King Charles strips Andrew of prince title and ejects him from mansion @reporterrwright.ft.com
31.10.2025 07:11 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1My favourite Indian novelist.
30.10.2025 13:43 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Think I found it - Google reverse image search shows Marigot, St Martin in the Caribbean. So itโs not Hong Kong. ๐โโ๏ธ
29.10.2025 13:51 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Wondering where this picture was taken. Cheers
29.10.2025 13:33 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Hong Kong peeps - need help please. Found these rectangular small trays when my neighbour emptied out a โmystery garage.โ
Need help identifying where the photo bottom (r) was taken. Cheers in advance.
Plus 184/ 482 pages are NOTES. Is that necessary? Paper / printing costs / weight / etc can be vastly reduced. A link to the notes on a web page for anyone who wants to look up notes should be sufficient surely?
25.10.2025 05:07 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Fair read. Not blown by it. A big fan of Dalrympleโs books but here there are too many possibilities, could be, probabilities, biases (?) for a historical book. Plays it safe in the end without delving much on how history is being rewritten in India today to suit a political ideology. Felt let down.
25.10.2025 05:03 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Hong Kong police have busted a local prostitution syndicate which exploited underage girls. Two anti-vice operations were held between October 13 and 17, police said last Saturday, resulting in 58 arrests. In full: buff.ly/QEyV2BU
25.10.2025 00:00 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0on.ft.com/4nsF2rj Arab states push back on Tony Blair role in overseeing postwar Gaza -
Forget diplos, simply incomprehensible to think most Gazans would appreciate his service.
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23.10.2025 12:01 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Sheโs at the private dining room at The Prince and the Peacock. Thanks for the papadums, I actually prefer appalams. ๐๐
23.10.2025 05:55 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0If I find any, Iโll take a picture on my #Canon ๐ธ
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23.10.2025 05:49 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0The HK government will begin a disciplinary investigation into a multimillion-dollar bottled water procurement scandal involving a dozen civil servants, including senior officials from the logistics department. In full: buff.ly/FB0tdl8
21.10.2025 00:00 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0A Chinese woman has been arrested and charged over the theft of gold from the Natural History Museum in Paris, in one of several recent high-profile break-ins targeting French cultural institutions, a prosecutor said Tuesday. In full: buff.ly/AZSnt2E
21.10.2025 14:00 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1Although the shorter way to the top, Iโd forgotten how steep it is. Boar and moi surprised each other last evening.
22.10.2025 06:12 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0How Louvre gang carried out France's most shocking theft
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TVB News showing a photo of the Boeing 747 that ditched into the water, shown during a live press conference
Hong Kong Airport Authority / EK9788 press conference:
- The security vehicle was patrolling the airport grounds and was on the service road parallel to Runway 07L when impact occurred
- Weather at the time was satisfactory
- North Runway 07L/25R remains closed; flight operations today not impacted
Happy Diwali. May the light bring in renewed hope, tolerance and peace to all.
19.10.2025 07:56 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Have you been to an amazing new restaurant opening you want to shout about? What about somewhere out of town?
Here's how to help FT Weekend crown the best business lunch restaurant in London on.ft.com/46Y1Dac