Hong Kong's men’s foil team, led by Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi, won silver at the Kerry Fencing World Championships, narrowly losing 45-44 to Italy in the final after overcoming the USA in the semi-finals.
Jackson Wang, a global music superstar and former Asian junior fencing champion, is appointed as the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) first global ambassador, aiming to share the sport's beauty with a diverse audience through entertainment.
Hong Kong's reigning foil champion, Choi, defends his title at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, with his coach emphasizing mental strength as key due to recent injury and limited training.
US teenage fencer Jaelyn Liu views the preliminary rounds at the Kerry Fencing World Championships as a crucial test following a challenging season. Despite a dip in results, Liu advanced to the main tableau and is set to face world No 14 Sumire Tsuji.
Ukrainian athletes and coaches voiced anger and confusion over the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian delegations to compete under national symbols at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, following a similar move by the IOC.
The Kerry Fencing World Championships commenced in Hong Kong, with local fencer Harris Ho Shing-him sweeping pool matches and two other city athletes also securing spots in the main draw. The nine-day tournament marks its first time being held in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong will host the Fencing World Championships for the first time, welcoming over 1,000 competitors from 200+ regions. Local favorites like Ryan Choi Chun-yin and Cheung Ka-long, alongside mainland Chinese fencers, are set to compete for 12 gold medals at AsiaWorld-Expo.
Thousands of native Australian animals, particularly flying foxes, are injured or killed annually by entanglement in fruit tree netting, fencing, and fishing gear. Experts highlight the preventable nature of these incidents and advocate for wildlife-friendly alternatives and responsible disposal of human-made debris.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering installing new fences near the White House to enhance security and control crowd access. The proposed fences could be placed at intersections of Pennsylvania Avenue and would allow for closures during security threats. This comes amid ongoing discussions about White House security and previous proposals for more permanent fencing.
Research at California's Topaz Solar Farms and California Valley Solar Ranch shows that solar facilities, with predator-proof fencing and panels providing cover, offer an unexpected refuge for the endangered San Joaquin kit fox, improving survival and reproductive rates.
Endangered San Joaquin kit foxes are finding refuge in California's Topaz Solar Farms and California Valley Solar Ranch. Specially designed fencing and solar panel structures provide protection from predators and space for denning and breeding, boosting survival rates.
Hong Kong's fencing team, a mix of veterans and young debutants, is preparing to host its first World Fencing Championships in less than three weeks. Led by Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and reigning individual champion Ryan Choi, the men's foil quartet is backed as medal contenders on home soil.
The Trump administration is rapidly building a 'smart wall' along the US-Mexico border, combining 30-foot steel fencing with advanced surveillance technology, despite criticism over costs and impact on local communities.
The US Supreme Court limited the use of geofencing warrants, sending a case back to determine if the search was 'reasonable' under the Fourth Amendment, citing concerns over mass surveillance and privacy.
Hong Kong's world No 2 fencer Ryan Choi Chun-yin is racing to recover from a hamstring injury before the World Fencing Championships on home soil. Coach Greg Koenig expressed pride in the team's runner-up finish at the Asian Championships despite injuries and food poisoning.
The UN Command stated that North Korea's recent fencing and landmine operations along the inter-Korean border do not violate the Armistice Agreement, countering South Korea's claims. The UNC clarified these activities are exempt if north of the Military Demarcation Line and without heavy weapons.
Fencing has been placed around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing public safety for July 4th fireworks and increased vandalism by leftist activists. The White House claims sabotage, while one arrested individual disputes the charges.
A former UN Command official, Michael Bosack, stated North Korea's intensified border fencing near the Military Demarcation Line is "construction and maintenance activities" and not a violation of the Korean War Armistice Agreement. While South Korea's military called it a "clear violation," the UNC adopted a cautious stance.
Hong Kong fencer Kaylin Hsieh secured the silver medal in the épée individual event at the Asian Fencing Championships in India on Sunday. The world No. 17 reached the final for the first time, ultimately losing to Kazakhstan's Irina Bakaldina.
South Korea's military condemned North Korea's intensified border fencing near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) as a violation of the Korean War armistice agreement. The North has been fortifying its border since April 2024, installing barbed wire fences and mines very close to the MDL.
Daphne Chan secured Hong Kong's first women's individual bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships, defeating South Korean and Japanese opponents before falling to eventual finalist Sera Azuma.
Italia Conti, a historic stage school founded in 1911, is adapting to modern challenges. Facing financial strain and shifts in the industry, the school has consolidated its operations and is focusing on new skills like commercial dance and aerial circus. It's also launching bursaries for low-income students and prioritizing student mental health and resilience in its updated training methods.
Around 200 protesters in Albania tore down fences at a luxury development site on Saturday, protesting against construction on confiscated land and in environmentally sensitive areas. Villagers from Rrjoll demanded compensation for seized land, with some scuffles reported with law enforcement.
Pakistan will not send its fencing team to the Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi, despite receiving an invitation. Neither Pakistan nor Afghanistan submitted participants before the deadline, according to the Fencing Association of India.
