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Juice fasts and keto diet help dad lose 100kg, and his shame at his size
Gill Mahtani was 34 and weighed 180kg. When he flatlined on the operating table it was time to lose the excess kilos. Nearly down to his target weight, he has ‘so much energy’ and is ‘way more confident’.
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Wang, Ellison plead guilty to US fraud charges in FTX’s collapse
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Wang, Ellison plead guilty to US fraud charges in FTX’s collapse
The charges on Wang and Ellison widened the dragnet over FTX’s November 11 bankruptcy under US$3 billion of debt, which had previously focused on the role played by SBF, the public face of the exchange.
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Hong Kong performance venues applaud loosening of Covid-19 restrictions
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Hong Kong performance venues applaud loosening of Covid-19 restrictions
Catering industry still expected to take HK$350 million through increased bookings for winter solstice, although figure well down on normal years.
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Beijing praises Hong Kong leader’s efforts over first 6 months in job
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urges Hong Kong to meet needs of nation, local residents
Premier Li Keqiang says ‘fate of Hong Kong and China linked together’, as he calls for further expansion of city’s technology, finance industries.
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Hong Kong business start-up scene buzzing, but short of talent and support
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Jung Hae-in, star of Disney+ drama Connect and Netflix’s D.P., rose to stardom relatively late, but has gone on to hone his vulnerable but affable screen persona and develop an edge.
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All you need for some festive fun now Hong Kong has rolled back Covid curbs
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All you need for some festive fun now Hong Kong has rolled back Covid curbs
With Christmas and New Year’s Eve fast approaching, the Post breaks down the recent changes to Hong Kong’s anti-epidemic rules.
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Hong Kong ministers begin planning for full reopening of mainland China border
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Hong Kong ministers begin planning for full reopening of mainland China border
Ministers from each of the 15 bureaus begin discussions on operational matters, logistical arrangements and risk management concerns.
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Christmas Day tragedy as Hong Kong father dies after hike with teenage son
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Christmas Day tragedy as Hong Kong father dies after hike with teenage son
Father, 61, found unconscious and rushed to hospital in Government Flying Service helicopter, but pronounced dead by doctors.
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Hong Kong customs seizes 6 tonnes of drugs in 11 months, most in 20 years
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Hong Kong customs seizes 6 tonnes of drugs in 11 months, most in 20 years
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‘Finally, they can leave’: US zoo returns pandas to China after mistreatment claims
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‘Finally, they can leave’: US zoo returns pandas to China after mistreatment claims
China has welcomed news that two giant pandas are coming home from a US zoo after animal rights groups alleged poor care and released a video showing the pair looking unwell.
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Hong Kong hospitals battle surge in Covid, flu cases as Panadol shortages bite
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Hong Kong hospitals battle surge in Covid, flu cases as Panadol shortages bite
With Panadol in short supply across the city, the Post found one pharmacy selling paracetamol in loose packs and strips, a practice seen as a health risk.
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Chinese turn to black market for generic Indian Covid-19 drugs
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Chinese turn to black market for generic Indian Covid-19 drugs
Limited supply and steep price of the two approved antivirals are driving many Chinese to opt for cheaper but illegal imports from India.
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China’s tests ‘lobster eye’ telescope to capture images of the universe
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China tests ‘lobster eye’ telescope to capture images of the universe
Lobster Eye Imager for Astronomy (LEIA) took high-quality images of X-ray sources, including the centre of our galaxy, Magellanic Clouds and Scorpius constellation.
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