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Health authorities in densely-populated Hong Kong and Singapore have warned that Covid-19 cases are spiking, as a resurgent wave spreads through Asia. Bloomberg: The virus' activity in Hong Kong is now "quite high," Albert Au, head of the Communicable Disease Branch of the city's Center for Health Protection, told local media this week. The percentage of respiratory samples testing Covid-positive in Hong Kong recently reached its highest in a year. Severe cases -- including deaths -- also reached its highest level in about a year to 31 in the week through May 3, the center's data shows. While the resurgence is yet to match the infection peaks seen in the past two years, rising viral load found in sewage water and Covid-related medical consultations and hospitalizations suggest the virus is actively spreading in the city of over 7 million people. Rival financial hub Singapore is also on Covid alert. The city-state's health ministry released its first update on infection numbers in almost a year this month, as the estimated number of cases jumped 28% to 14,200 in the week through May 3 from the previous seven days while daily hospitalization rose around 30%. Singapore now only provides case updates when there is a noticeable spike.

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Yes, I suppose Keir Starmer looked pretty stupid when he went to Albania on Thursday...

In a burst of fire and smoke, Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon launched a specially-modified Sea Viper missile at an incoming high-speed target, emulating threats seen globally.

They have a variation of offerings from crazy golf to an indoor pool

Tax bods characterize it more as a brainstorming session, says Elon's unit wasn't involved

Congressional Democrats are again demanding answers from a federal agency over whether DOGE's latest tech makeover could put taxpayer data at risk.…

The world No 29 was taking a shot from the rough during his second round, with a bunch of spectators gathered to his right. A giant tree stood between Rai and his target.

A group of Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters have been spared jail terms at their sentencing hearing at Isleworth Crown Court.

This is the moment a 'rising star' prison governor was arrested by police for having a relationship with a drug boss, who she released early despite not having the authority to do so herself.  

The actress, 35, opted for classic simplicity as she led the stars at the screening of Eddington during Cannes film festival on Friday.

The supermarket giant made the commitment to 'stand with British farmers' after Sir Keir agreed to cut tariffs on US beef imports.

Temperatures could hit 25C on Sunday in western areas of England and parts of Northern Ireland , Scotland and Wales, with most areas set to see blue skies over both days, the Met Office said.

Blake Lively's new BFF Salma Hayek suddenly has a lot to say about what a great friend the actress is after Taylor Swift cut ties with her .

Families are said to have been left "with an overwhelming sense of dissatisfaction"

Lauren, 55, ensured all eyes would be on her as she headed into L Avenue restaurant in Paris dressed in a striking floral co-ord.

On Thursday, Kylie took to Instagram to share a video of her and her older sister scantily clad in tiny, string bikinis as they played on the beach with their friends.

Boys and young men in the United States are experiencing declining outcomes in education, mental health, and transition to adulthood compared to their female counterparts, according to comprehensive data analyzed by researchers. High school graduation rates for boys stand at 83% versus 89% for girls, while college enrollment of recent male high school graduates has barely increased to 57% from 54% in 1960, compared to women's surge to 66% from 38% in the same period. Mental health indicators show 28% of boys ages 3-17 have mental, emotional, behavioral or developmental problems versus 23% of girls. Male suicide rates for ages 15-24 have nearly doubled to 21 per 100,000 in 2023 from 11 in 1968. Labor force participation among men ages 25-54 has declined to 89% from 94% in 1975, while women's participation rose to 78% from 55%. Additionally, 19% of men ages 25-34 now live with parents, compared to 13% of women. "The contemporary American economy is not rewarding a lot of the characteristics associated with men and masculinity," said Robb Willer, professor of sociology at Stanford.

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Andie MacDowell has managed to stay in great shape after decades in Hollywood. She is known for the movies Four Weddings And A Funeral as well as St Elmo's Fire with Demi Moore.

A disturbing movement calling for Donald Trump 's assassination appeared to get a high-profile nod from former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday.

Lizzie Cundy joined the glamorous new stars of Real Housewives Of London as they kickstarted filming in Mayfair on Thursday.

Tributes have poured in for the pair of brave combatants, as well as a member of the public, after the inferno ripped through a former RAF base near the Oxfordshire village last night.