November is traditionally a time for sowing seeds and spring bulbs, and it is a time when pigs tend to be active, foraging for their favourite truffles and root vegetables. This November is the month of the Earth Pig and, in traditional Chinese culture, the energy of the Pig symbolises home, family, wealth and enjoying the luxuries in life. Those born under this sign love to be pampered, yet they can be practical, logical and down-to-earth individuals. They are kind, sociable and will always...

FIFA promises to disclose its executives’ compensation. But its under-fire president received tax benefits that were never made public, according to documents and interviews.

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Yuja Wang will be juggling two things when she returns to Hong Kong on November 9: playing both of Brahms’ piano concertos in the same concert and conducting the Mahler Chamber Orchestra from the keyboard while she does it. The Beijing-born megastar will play in two concerts to open Premiere Performances’ 20th anniversary season. On the first night, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, she will play-conduct Brahms’ Piano Concerto No 1 and No 2 back to back. The following evening will see her switch...

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday that he had a "good conversation" with US President Donald Trump on the future of Canada-US trade.

Futures on the S&P 500, which allow investors to bet on the market before the official start of trading, rose slightly on Sunday night.

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Probably 2-in-1 shampoo was the first beauty product that offered to save you a step, and for a while it was everywhere: in every gym bag, in every travel kit, on every bathroom shelf that didn’t have room for two bottles. BB cream did something similar for the face a while later, folding moisturiser, coverage and a bit of sun protection into a single tube. With time, those two became the shorthand for what a multitasking product could do, but the list is a good deal longer now. Blushes that...

New affordability checks mean you could be blocked from using Buy Now Pay Later but here are ways to avoid it.

This is the 101st instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. My mother and I often walked together during the time I cared for her, around the garden or in the fields beyond it. Sometimes she resisted, complaining she was too tired or inventing some small ailment as an excuse not to get up and get out (“My legs are sore”). But once outside she always responded, and she always returned to the house in a better...

The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections.

When I think about the future of tourism in Jamaica, I think beyond the next booking, the next hotel opening or the next busy season. I think about the country we are building through the decisions we make today. Will our communities become stronger? Will our natural surroundings remain beautiful? Will young Jamaicans have a meaningful opportunity to own, lead and prosper within the industry?

The cryptocurrency exchange saw an immediate uptick in customer withdrawals, following the theft of $6.3 billion in tokens that has been linked to North Korea.

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The broadband firm has not finalised numbers but it is likely be a sizeable chunk of staff, the BBC understands.

Even though marketers have increasingly shifted their dollars to other media, local stations are reaping a bonanza during these midterm elections. Nowhere is this is more evident than in Texas.

Chinese and German auto companies on Friday explored ways to boost cooperation amid profound global transformation and fierce industry competition.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says North Korea was responsible for the hack.

How Chinese private enterprises thrive in high-quality development

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The protests in cities across Germany - including Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt - came on the same day hundreds of thousands also protested in France.

For Hong Kong musicians, performing at the Coliseum in the city’s Hung Hom neighbourhood represents the pinnacle of success. Throughout its 43-year history, the 12,500-capacity venue has hosted legendary international artists from Whitney Houston to David Bowie and Elton John, and local icons such as Anita Mui Yim-fong, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing and Joey Yung Cho-yee. For 26-year-old singer-songwriter Gareth Tong Ling-shan, who performs professionally as Gareth.T, landing his inaugural solo...

The best stocking stuffers, gift shops, gifts under $40, food gifts, experiences, gifts for walkers and hikers, and many more finds are in the L.A. Times Holiday Gift Guide.

China's draft financial law takes aim at cross-border risks

Anthony Romero has led the American Civil Liberties Union since 2001. He worries that Americans have fewer rights now.

The man who helped develop the technology for liquid crystal displays — the screens in flat-panel televisions and laptops — has died at 101.

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The autumn foliage at Beijing's Pofengling Scenic Area isat its peak, with vibrant hues of red, orange, yellow and green drawing visitors to enjoy the fall scenery.