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Hong Kong shopping district shrouded in tear gas, demonstations
Police in Hong Kong fire tear gas at pro-democracy protesters in the Tsim Sha Tsui district – famous destination for tourists and shoppers, after protesters defied orders to cancel a rally, blocked intersections and surrounded police stations across th…
‘Ocean Viking’ ship rescues 85 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea
The Ocean Viking charity ship plucked 85 African migrants from the sea off Libya Friday, the latest rescue in the Mediterranean.
Masked Hong Kong protesters hold rare press conference
Three masked youngsters from Hong Kong’s anti-government movement took the unusual step of holding a press conference to demand democracy, condemn pro-Beijing leaders.
Serbian festival crowns longest mustache
At a festival in rural Serbia, retired construction worker Zoran Lazarevic is crowned the king of facial hair with his 140cm-long white mustache.
Honduras is on alert after a dengue fever outbreak
Dozens of people have died in a recent outbreak of dengue fever in Honduras. Estimates say more than 28,000 are sick.
Instagrammers flock to toxic lake for selfies
An industrial dump site in Siberia whose turquoise lake resembles a tropical paradise has become a magnet for Instagrammers.
Men race in high heels for Madrid’s Gay Pride festival
Men in stilettos race through the streets of the Spanish capital in an event held during Madrid’s Gay Pride festival.
Man dumps water on tech CEO’s head during speech
A man pours water on the CEO of Chinese search giant Baidu while he makes a speech at a conference on Artificial Intelligence.
Hong Kong police pepper spray protesters
Police in Hong Kong use pepper spray and batons against anti-government protesters who had seized highways early Monday.