China

Northern Regional College Students Jamie Matthews and Charlie Fleck

Skilled NI Joiners on road to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Season 5 of Race Across the World will take viewers to China

3 apps for learning Mandarin, for Race Across the World's China start

Eight of the ten students from Southern Regional College selected to train with Team UK with the hope of making it to WorldSkills Shanghai. Pictured (L to R) top row: Patrick Sheerin (Industry 4.0), Ruth Douglas (Chemical Laboratory Technician), Jonathan Gough (Electrical Installation), John Doherty (Mechatronics); bottom row, Jason McVerry (Mechatronics), Conor McDonnell (Electrical Installation), Caolan McCartan (Industry 4.0), Annabelle Hughes (Cooking). Missing Oisin McKerr & Ben Robertson (Car Painting).

Ten local students selected for Team UK training

China's Consul General Li Nan met with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly in February. Pic: Chinese government.

First Ministers 'raised human rights' as scant account of China meeting released

Nik Parks and his wife Zoe have said goodbye to Lisburn to take up new roles in the International College of Musical Theatre in China. Pic credit: Nik Parks

Lisburn couple bring their love of musical theatre to China

First Minister Michelle O'Neill will boycott the US government's annual St Patrick's Day event. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

O'Neill 'double standards' over meetings with China amid US boycott - Swann

Queues started to form outside Tesco Extra in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Hopeful snackers hunted for coveted square Doritos - worth £10,000

UUP South Antrim MP Robin Swann.

First ministers and government criticised over Stormont China meeting

review of the Enabot X pet and family companion robot

I tested 'crazy' AI robot pet and family companion

Knock off Nessa opens Premier Inn's newly renamed 'What's Occur-Inn' hotel in Barry Island

The 'What's Occur-Inn' opens to celebrate Gavin and Stacey finale

Expedia Group unpacks the eight noteworthy travel trends for 2025 - including Detour Destinations, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Travel and One-Click Trips.

Ad Feature Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo reveal the top travel trends for 2025

Hannah Scott will be competing in the Women’s Quadruple Sculls. Photo: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Two-day fan zone in Coleraine during Paris Olympics

A rocket successfully lifts off from a space base in Xichang, in China's southwestern Sichuan province on June 22, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images)

Space rocket crashes after accidentally launching

Cup of tea.

Watch: Tea expert explains how to make the perfect cuppa

Baby camel Sally trots around her paddock.

Watch: Baby camel trots around paddock and bonds with mum and dad

Help prevent pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Help protect our planet and reduce pollution

Is it really a bear or a human in fancy dress?

The UK is not on track to reach legally binding targets to reduce carbon pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Where does the UK sit in the world rankings?

UUP Alderman James Baird. Pic Credit: LCCC

Council’s good relations with a Chinese city is bringing financial rewards

Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai next month

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights to Shanghai

Liz Truss to blame ‘woke culture’ for high taxes in fierce comeback speech

Liz Truss turns her attention to ‘woke culture’ in comeback speech

A 56-year-old woman from the Guangdong province in China is the first recorded human casualty from the H3N8 bird flu.

China reports first human H3N8 bird flu death, according to WHO

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

Oil prices rise more than 5 percent as production is cut

The body language we display in photographs can reveal much about us (photo: Adobe)

World happiness survey: China tops list while UK falls in rankings

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

Worms ‘raining down’ in China in bizarre social media video

The kissing machine works by pairing the device with a mobile app and plugging the device into the phone’s charging port.

Chinese kissing machine creeps people out on internet

Recall issued for TK Maxx & Homesense product - what to do

St Patrick's Church, William St, Portadown. INPT04-204.

Women's World Day of Prayer

A rare cup and saucer thought to have been used by passengers on the Titanic has sold for thousands at auction

Broken cup and saucer used by Titanic passengers auctioned for £6,000

Transport minister Richard Holden (right) with contractor representative Luke Presho at the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool site

Minister says it’s “possible” China has sent spy balloons to UK

Bronagh Clarke, Forest Feast’s marketing director, sees immense potential in plant-based foods

Healthy plant-based chocolates for vegans from pioneering Forest Feast

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!

Can early retirement lead to a decline in cognitive ability?

Health chiefs in Spain are reintroducing Covid guidance to stop the spread of the virus

British tourists travelling to Spain warned of new Covid rule

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China

The two rare red panda cubs Tala and Sumi and thought to have died of hypothermia on Thursday night.

Rare red panda cubs die during cold snap at UK safari park

Apple Replay enables Apple Music users to review their listening stats (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Chinese protestors find AirDrop feature limited amid ongoing protests

Free range turkey supply hit by bird flu

The earth’s population has risen by over one billion in 11 years

UN announces Earth’s population has hit 8 billion

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended