Gin Drinkers Line in Hong Kong
Stretching 18km between modern day Kwai Chung (then known as Gin Drinkers Bay) to Port Shelter in Sai Kung, the Gin Drinkers Line was a massive defensive structure built by the British army, dubbed as
Journal
atlasobscura.com
21.08.2026
Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury
Elena Rybakina's Cincinnati withdrawal raises concerns over the fitness of the world number two ahead of US Open.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Swiatek to face Pegula in Cincinnati Open semis after Rybakina injury
Elena Rybakina was forced to retire from her quarter-final against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open due to an ankle injury.
Sport
skysports.com
21.08.2026
Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations on a renewed trade agreement
Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations on a renewed free trade agreement that will expand access to the Chinese market for Swiss goods.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open as Gauff reaches quarters
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been knocked out of the Cincinnati Open after suffering a shock straight-sets defeat to Czech player Sara Bejlek.
Sport
skysports.com
20.08.2026
ICC decries latest US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
Trump administration put sanctions on the international criminal court’s president and a senior trial lawyerThe international criminal court on Wednesday condemned the latest US sanctions targeting se
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Cinemark Joins AMC Theatres and Regal in Supporting Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Cinemark has endorsed the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, meaning all three of the country’s major theater chains are backing the $111 billion deal. “The enduring success of our industry
Culture
variety.com
18.08.2026
Gauff impresses in win over Li to make Cincinnati Open last 16
No 4 seed and 2023 Cincinnati Open champion Coco Gauff secured her spot in the fourth round courtesy of a 6-1 7-6 (7-3) win over fellow American Ann Li.
Sport
skysports.com
18.08.2026
Cinema Africa in Asmara, Eritrea
Built during the Italian colonial era, when Asmara boasted one of the highest concentrations of cinemas in the continent, Cinema Africa belonged to a city where going to the movies was as much a socia
Journal
atlasobscura.com
18.08.2026
Fery loses in Cincinnati despite fightback vs De Minaur after rain delays
Britain's Arthur Fery was knocked out of the Cincinnati Open, but only after a thrilling fightback was halted by Alex de Minaur following several rain delays.
Sport
skysports.com
17.08.2026
The next China shock will come from open-source AI
Countries adopting Chinese models will also absorb Chinese standards and governance
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
Sabalenka battles through tough conditions to progress in Cincinnati
Highlights of Aryna Sabalenka vs Talia Gibson from the Cincinnati Open.
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
Djokovic reveals ongoing health condition after Cincinnati defeat
Novak Djokovic revealed he has been dealing with an ongoing health condition after his surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open.
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
Cincinnati Open: Djokovic stunned by Tirante in second round
Novak Djokovic struggled in the hot conditions and was ousted from Cincinnati Open in his first match since Wimbledon.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
One-off campus programs fall short on preventing sexual violence, review finds
A recent National Student Safety Survey found that one in six students attending Australian universities had been sexually harassed and one in 20 had been sexually assaulted since starting university.
Science
phys.org
15.08.2026
Venus Williams hits 13-game tennis losing streak with Cincinnati Open exit
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango in the first round of Cincinnati Open.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Williams defeated by Arango in the first round of the Cincinnati Open
Highlights from the Cincinnati Open match between Emiliana Arango and Venus Williams.
Sport
skysports.com
14.08.2026
Dart defeated by home hope Stearns in Cincinnati Open first-round
Highlights from the Cincinnati Open match between Peyton Stearns and Harriet Dart.
Sport
skysports.com
14.08.2026
Draper beaten in Cincinnati first round after blowing second-set lead
Jack Draper lost 6-3 7-5 to Martin Landaluce in the first round of the Cincinnati Open after blowing six set-point chances to level the match.
Sport
skysports.com
13.08.2026
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026