HONG KONG (Reuters) – As Beijing seeks to tighten its grip over Hong Kong, it has a new mandate for the city’s powerful property tycoons: pour resources and influence into backing Beijing’s interests, and help solve a potentially destabilising housing…
Whose army is that, Nicola? Sturgeon mocked for calling on UK military to solve crisis
Sturgeon mocked by Christys for calling on UK army for support We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…
Haitians on Texas border undeterred by U.S. plan to expel them The Denver Post
DEL RIO, Texas — Haitian migrants seeking to escape poverty, hunger and a feeling of hopelessness in their home country said they will not be deterred by U.S. plans to speedily send them back, as thousands of people remained encamped…
Will China invade Taiwan? Beijing media claims western soldiers will waste their lives
China: Expert discusses impact of AUKUS alliance We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You…
Extinct giant penguin bigger than a child found by students hunting fossils
Don’t miss a thing by getting the Daily Star’s biggest headlines straight to your inbox! A giant penguin the size of a child roamed the Earth around 30 million years ago. Students in New Zealand sensationally found remains of the…
World’s largest tree wrapped in fire-resistant blanket due to wildfire fears
Firefighters have wrapped the base of the world’s largest tree in a fire-resistant blanket, in a bid to save it from the raging wildfires plaguing California. The General Sherman Tree is the largest in the world by volume, at 52,508…
Exclusive: U.S. trade official called India's Mastercard ban 'draconian' – emails
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A senior U.S. trade official privately criticised India’s July decision to ban Mastercard Inc from issuing new cards, calling it a “draconian” move that caused “panic”, according to U.S. government emails seen by Reuters.FILE PHOTO: Smartphone…
Priti orders police to take decisive action on eco protesters
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Mum blasts uniform policy after child banned from school for elasticated skirt
Don’t miss a thing by getting the Daily Star’s biggest headlines straight to your inbox! A mum is furious 16-year-old daughter was banned from school by her teachers for wearing an elasticated skirt. The incident came only a week into…
Terrifying moment man fires crossbow at police in intense balcony shootout
This is the terrifying moment a man fires a bow in a daring attempt to scare the police during an intense standoff. The incident happened after police responded to a stabbing incident in a residential building in the town of…