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In a bizarre example of ancient superstition, Chinese parents dress their children in “dog-head hats” and give them strange names, like pig or worm. They did so in the belief that a cheap name could protect the child and ensure a long, safe life. The “dog-head hat,” which first appeared during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), is so-called because it features fur-lined ear flaps resembling those of a canine. Typically made from brightly coloured silk or woollen fabric, the hats are often adorned...

China’s job market is entering a decisive phase of structural transformation as the country retools its growth model after years of rapid expansion. As jobseekers struggle to reconcile shrinking traditional opportunities with a labour market in flux, Beijing has laid out a road map in the next five-year plan for reshaping its employment landscape amid demographic shifts through innovation-led industries, upgraded services and regionally balanced development. In this explainer, the Post outlines...

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT The horror of every bubble of nitrogen in your blood bursting open in one split second became a deadly reality for one group of divers in the North Sea

For more than three decades, a family have been left with no answers after a 13-year-old girl was murdered. Now her final act of bravery has nailed her killer

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2am local time (2pm in Hong Kong) on Saturday in the capital, Caracas. Venezuela’s government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states. The Pentagon referred requests for comment to the White House, which did not immediately return an email seeking comment. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Authority has banned US commercial flights in Venezuelan airspace over “ongoing military...

Officials believe the deadly fire killed up to 40 people after it ignited in Crans-Montana, Switzerland on New Year's Day, after it ignited on the ceiling of the Le Constellation bar

Venezuela's capital city, Caracas, has been shaken by a number of explosions this morning - following escalating threats from Donald Trump towards Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro

BBC Sport explores how young footballers build bonds with second families when they leave home to sign for a new club on their path to the top.

BBC Sport explores how young footballers build bonds with second families when they leave home to sign for a new club on their path to the top.

BBC Sport explores how young footballers build bonds with second families when they leave home to sign for a new club on their path to the top.

BBC Sport explores how young footballers build bonds with second families when they leave home to sign for a new club on their path to the top.

BBC Sport explores how young footballers build bonds with second families when they leave home to sign for a new club on their path to the top.