Aussie sprinter's silver lining at tough cycling worlds A tough world track cycling championships for Australia has ended with sprint silver medallist Leigh Hoffman providing a rousing finale in Shanghai. AAP · Oct 18
Aussie golfer Kim makes crucial rankings rise in China Former major winner Grace Kim is among four Australian golfers in line to qualify for women's golf's season-ending championship after the LPGA Shanghai event. AAP · Oct 18
Aussie hopes take a real battering at LPGA Shanghai Australia's hopes of victory at the LPGA event in Shanghai have taken a hit, with Grace Kim the country's best hope but sitting eight shots behind the leader. AAP · Oct 17
This glamorous Shanghai hotel harks back to the Roaring Twenties HOTELS: Checking into The Peninsula Shanghai, Samuel Mathewson found a world of 1920s glamour The Independent UK · Oct 15
Aussie cycling sprinters grab world championship silver Track cycling sprinters Ryan Elliott, Leigh Hoffman and Danny Barber have sped to Australia's first medal of the world championships in Shanghai. AAP · Oct 14
Matt Richardson vows to cooperate with investigation into alleged misconduct Matt Richardson has promised to cooperate with a British Cycling investigation into allegations of serious misconduct after he was withdrawn from this week’s World Track Cycling Championships in Shanghai The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Demon roars into quarters at Shanghai Alex de Minaur has booked a Shanghai Masters quarter-final and taken a major step towards the ATP Finals with a straight-sets win over Russia's Karen Khachanov. AAP · Oct 13
Britain’s Matt Richardson sent home from World Championships over misconduct allegations Richardson has been put under investigation by British Cycling, the national governing body The Independent UK · Oct 12
Matt Richardson dropped from GB cycling team amid claims of misconduct Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain team for next week’s track world championships in Shanghai amid allegations of misconduct The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Upgrade skills continuously to navigate tech-driven future: PM Modi to youth During a recent event in Shanghai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of skill development among India's youth, celebrating the nation's accomplishments at the WorldSkills Competition. He urged young people to embrace new technologies alongside traditional education, promoting a vision for a stronger skill training framework. The Prime Minister's… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Tomic tumbles out as Italian proves his master in China Playing his first ATP 1000 event in seven years, Australia's Bernard Tomic has been brought crashing back down to earth at the Shanghai Masters. AAP · Oct 8
Arthur Fery beats former US Open champion to earn first ATP Tour win in two months Arthur Fery claimed his first ATP Tour win since August by beating Marin Cilic at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. The Brit, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in July, has struggled in recent tournaments but managed to hold his nerve to take the first set on a tie-break. Fery then… The Independent UK · Oct 7
From Tibetan plateau to UFC: Su Mudaerji dreams of becoming China’s first men’s champion Su Mudaerji, nicknamed the Tibetan Eagle, is the first Tibetan fighter in the UFC. He recently achieved a significant victory in front of a large crowd in Shanghai. His success has inspired many young people in Tibetan communities to pursue mixed martial arts. UFC's growing popularity in China has led… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Flying to Shanghai from Saigon: Routes, Airports and Arrival Tips Direct or via Hong Kong, which Shanghai airport to choose, how to get into town and what Vietnamese travellers should check on visas. inkl · Sep 30
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 'This Feels Illegal': Kim Kardashian Hesitates Before Signing Fan's Rare Crocodile Birkin, Calls It 'Blasphemous' Kim Kardashian signed a fan's rare red crocodile Hermès Birkin in Shanghai, calling the request 'blasphemous' as social media users debated the autograph's possible impact on its value.
Fashion Times · Sep 29 Kim Kardashian Signs a Fan's Red Crocodile Birkin in Shanghai: "This Feels Blasphemous" Kim Kardashian signs Birkin: at the NikeSKIMS Shanghai launch, she autographed a fan's red crocodile Hermès bag, and collectors are debating what it does to its value.
The Times of India · Sep 28 Alex Chui scores 42/42 at 17 to win his fifth Maths Olympiad gold Britain’s Alex Chui scored a perfect 42 at the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai, joining just six other contestants to achieve full marks. The 17-year-old also secured his fifth gold medal, extending an unbeaten seven-edition run in which every appearance produced a medal.
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Liu Huan, popular Chinese musician who performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, dies at 63: What we know about his cause of death and funeral ceremony arrangements Liu Huan, a renowned Chinese musician and educator, passed away at 63 in Shanghai. With a lifelong commitment to music education, Liu championed young artists through various charitable efforts, and his remarkable career included performing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His impact as a teacher over three decades and passionate…
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Jannik Sinner extends injury absence after pulling out of another tournament Sinner could return at the Masters tournament in Shanghai after confirming his knee ‘is not where I would like it to be’
The Economic Times · Sep 24 India aligning skill standards with Germany, Japan to boost overseas jobs: NSDC CEO India is joining forces with Germany, Japan, and Israel to enhance vocational training for its workforce, aiming to align with international standards. This initiative will boost job opportunities for skilled workers in global markets. At the forthcoming WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, India plans to present its largest team of 70 contestants…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 China to test supersonic jet, aims to cut Beijing-Shanghai travel time by 75% for 1,075-km trip China’s TMS-10 project is moving towards a planned supersonic test as researchers work on technology for quieter passenger aircraft. The demonstrator is designed around Mach 2 flight and a low-boom aerodynamic configuration, while a future 10- to 15-seat aircraft is envisioned. NASA is pursuing a separate low-noise approach through its…
Euronews · Sep 23 Humanoid robots join dancers at WorldSkills opening in Shanghai WorldSkills 2026 opens in Shanghai with humanoid robots and human performers, as 1,385 competitors from 68 countries prepare for 64 events.
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Elon Musk praises Xi Jinping as great leader in interview with Chinese state television During an interview with Chinese state television network CCTV, Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "great leader." Musk highlighted the progress he saw in China, which he attributed to Xi's governance. The American enterpreneur also commented on his team working at Tesla's Shanghai plant,…
The Times of India · Sep 22 Welsh adventurer trekked 4,000 miles from the Yangtze's source to Shanghai British adventurer Ash Dykes became the first person to walk the length of China's Yangtze River, covering 6,437 kilometres, or about 4,000 miles, from the river's scientific source in southern Qinghai to its mouth near Shanghai. Guinness World Records officially recognised the feat after Dykes began his expedition on August…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22 The amazing life of 101-year-old art warrior Ce Roser: ‘We made noise. We closed the streets’ Sick of her friends getting nowhere, she co-founded The Women in the Arts Foundation and they protested across New York. Ahead of a UK show, Roser talks about escaping wartime Shanghai – and still painting three a day