EU may target Russia’s financial reputation – FT

Tottenham Hotspur is on the hunt for a new manager, while England prepares for a World Cup qualifier against Andorra. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel (likely a misattribution—possibly meant to reference England’s actual coach) is reportedly focusing on addressing the team's physical conditioning ahead of next year’s World Cup.

A retired Hong Kong priest, now 66, has been arrested over allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl twice in the mid-1990s. The victim, now 44, recently came forward, claiming the assaults happened while she was studying at a church in Sham Shui Po. Police are investigating the decades-old case.

Editor’s Note: This story highlights the painful, long-lasting impact of sexual abuse—especially when it involves trusted figures like clergy. It also shows how survivors often take years to come forward, and why delayed justice still matters. For Hong Kong, it’s another reminder of the need to confront historical abuses, even when they’re inconvenient for powerful institutions.

Hong Kong is making a big push to attract international students by sending a delegation to the US and UK. Led by James Tang Tuck-hong, who oversees funding for the city's public universities, the group pitched Hong Kong as a top-tier education hub at events in San Diego and Birmingham. They also met with academics and university leaders to strengthen ties.

Editor’s Note: Hong Kong’s universities are stepping up their global outreach, likely aiming to rebuild their reputation after years of political unrest and pandemic disruptions. For students abroad, this could mean more opportunities—but it also signals the city’s effort to stay relevant in the competitive world of international education.

Russia launched its most intense attack yet on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killing at least three people and injuring 22 others. The assault involved a barrage of 206 drones and nine missiles, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike comes just before a planned prisoner swap—the sole tangible outcome of recent peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

Rock legend Rod Stewart has called off several US concerts as he battles the flu, just weeks before his scheduled performance at Glastonbury. The 80-year-old singer expressed deep disappointment over canceling the shows, but health comes first.