Tue, 21-Oct-2025

75th Cannes film fest ready to party as Covid rules end

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On Monday, the last touches were being put on the 75th anniversary edition of the world’s most prestigious film festival in Cannes, promising a return to its full glamour. Dangling from ropes above the fabled Palais des Festivals, workers were unfurling the huge poster for the Cannes Film Festival’s golden jubilee, which this year features … Read more

Hong Kong’s Lam mulls easing Covid rules as public tolerance ‘fading’

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HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader said Thursday she was mulling easing some of the city’s coronavirus restrictions due to waning public tolerance, but could not provide a roadmap out of the current Omicron-fuelled crisis. Carrie Lam’s administration has been pummelled by all sides over its unclear public messaging and handling of Hong Kong’s fifth wave, which … Read more

US warns against Hong Kong travel over Covid rules, child separations

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HONG KONG: The United States warned citizens against travelling to Hong Kong on Wednesday, citing the risk of children being separated from parents as the Chinese city imposes controversial Covid isolation policies. The State Department upgraded Hong Kong to its highest “Do Not Travel” warning “due to COVID-19 related restrictions, including the risk of parents … Read more

Slovakia eases Covid rules despite surge in cases

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BRATISLAVA: The Slovak government allowed shops, ski resorts and churches to reopen Friday to those who are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid, despite having the highest infection rate in the world. The EU member of 5.4 million people, which went into partial lockdown late last month, registered 1,099 cases per 100,000 people over the … Read more