A reporter attends the Hair festival in Sydney, focusing on the live cutting competition where newcomer Jeremy Stott, a former engineer recovering from an accident, unexpectedly wins the overall barber championship, while Lea Avery competes in braiding.
London's Olympia exhibition centre has completed a £1.3 billion redevelopment by Yoo Capital, Heatherwick Studio, and SPPARC. The project transforms the historic venue into a "city within a city" with new offices, hotels, restaurants, a music venue, and a theatre, aiming to create a public destination.
Hong Kong transitioned to Chinese rule at midnight, ending 156 years of British colonial governance. The ceremony included the swearing-in of new officials and a pledge of non-interference from Chinese President Jiang Zemin.
Hong Kong's 36th Book Fair (July 15-21) themed 'Reading the World: Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys' aims to boost cultural exploration, tourism, and explore AI's role in reading, targeting a record turnout.
Kazakhstan travel operators are targeting Hong Kong tourists at the International Travel Expo with unique packages to view rocket launches at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. This comes as new direct flights to the region are anticipated.
Michelle Obama's speaking tour in Melbourne faced questions over high ticket prices ($195-$895) amid a cost-of-living crisis. Despite empty seats, Obama delivered sharp remarks on politics and happiness, emphasizing inner worth over wealth.
