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How Westernised Cantonese opera Sleepless Moon marries Turandot and The Flower Princess
Oct 1, 2026

How Westernised Cantonese opera Sleepless Moon marries Turandot and The Flower Princess

What happens when two operatic heavyweights – Warren Mok Wah-lun in Western opera and Alis Lin Yingshi in Cantonese opera – meet at an ad hoc music jamming session? “A crossover opera that combines Turandot and The Flower Princess,” says Lora Chow Hiu-ching, a Hong Kong composer and soprano. What began as an informal artistic exchange session quickly evolved into a serious artistic endeavour. Four years later, Chow is fine-tuning acoustics at the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, where...


Pension tops £16,000 a year after 4.7% increase
Oct 1, 2026

Pension tops £16,000 a year after 4.7% increase

The full pension rises by £734 a year, or about £14 a week, the Government of Jersey says.


Forget the holiday cottage - book your own pub! 200-year-old Lake District boozer available to rent, with open fire, 10 bedrooms and a working bar
Oct 1, 2026

Forget the holiday cottage - book your own pub! 200-year-old Lake District boozer available to rent, with open fire, 10 bedrooms and a working bar

The pub, located close to key Cumbria landmarks, sleeps up to 20 people for a raucous weekend away - and you won't have to leave to get your hands on a pint.


AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Oct 1, 2026

AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns

Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".


Marathons have visitors running to New York and Chicago
Oct 1, 2026

Marathons have visitors running to New York and Chicago

This October and November, attention turns to the Chicago and New York marathons, two of the largest races in the world, attracting tens of thousands of runners and spectator crowds estimated in the millions


Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L.A. for a frightfully epic October
Oct 1, 2026

Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L.A. for a frightfully epic October

Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events.


The Japan Effect: How A Global Travel Destination is Creating New Opportunities
Oct 1, 2026

The Japan Effect: How A Global Travel Destination is Creating New Opportunities

Hospitality, culture and travel experiences are helping Japan attract visitors from around the world – opening opportunities for brands The post The Japan Effect: How A Global Travel Destination is Creating New Opportunities appeared first on Business Traveller.


O’Two Hotels Terra: A New Chapter for Cape Town’s Mouille Point
Oct 1, 2026

O’Two Hotels Terra: A New Chapter for Cape Town’s Mouille Point

Following a rebrand, O’Two Boutique Hotel now goes by O’Two Hotels Terra, its new name bringing with it the first expression of a new hotel concept that will soon unfold across two distinct worlds The post O’Two Hotels Terra: A New Chapter for Cape Town’s Mouille Point appeared first on Business Traveller.


Beijing's Chang'an Avenue blooms for National Day
Oct 1, 2026

Beijing's Chang'an Avenue blooms for National Day

CGTN's Ioana Gomoi explores Beijing's National Day floral displays along Chang'an Avenue, where technology, innovation and greenery come together to reflect different sides of a rapidly changing city.


Expanding new space for China-US economic and trade cooperation
Oct 1, 2026

Expanding new space for China-US economic and trade cooperation

Driven by the economic and trade consultation mechanism, China and the US have continuously expanded the list of cooperation areas while shortening the list of outstanding issues, playing a positive role in maintaining overall stability in China-US economic and trade relations.