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Who is Prince’s first wife, choreographer and actress Mayte Garcia?

They may have divorced long before Prince died, but Mayte Garcia had the singer’s baby and was the subject of his hit The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

30 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM

Prince’s first wife, Mayte Garcia, recently sold the rights to her memoir for a biopic slated to get made next year. Photos: @maytejannell/Instagram; Getty

Meet pro-Trump comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who just insulted Puerto Rico

He called Puerto Rico ‘a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean’ before insulting Latinos, and Jewish and Black people – and even the Trump campaign distanced itself from the comments.

29 Oct 2024 - 12:03PM

Meet Guaynaa, Lele Pons’ rapper husband who just started an OnlyFans account

Latin Grammy nominated reggaeton star Guaynaa married YouTuber Lele Pons in a star-studded wedding last year where Paris Hilton was a bridesmaid and Camila Cabello, Diplo and Winnie Harlow were guests.

13 Oct 2024 - 4:00AM

Paris Olympics track and field schedule, key dates: all you need to know

The 48 events unfolding across track and field in Paris give the Chinese a chance to exceed their six medals at the last Games.

2 Aug 2024 - 8:38AM

United States sprinter Noah Lyles is the world 100m and 200m champion and gunning for gold in Paris. Photo: AP

While you were sleeping: 5 things to know after Paris swim gold for China’s Pan

Pan Zhanle’s world record brings his nation’s first gold in pool of these Olympics, while it’s bronze again for Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey.

1 Aug 2024 - 9:37AM

Celebrity Families

Bennifer hater? Meet Jennifer Lopez’s mum, Guadalupe Rodríguez

J.Lo, whose 55th birthday is on July 24, never misses and opportunity to celebrate her mum and everything she’s done for their family: ‘Thank you for the joy that you instilled in me’

23 Jul 2024 - 7:00PM

5 young Chinese women hoping to make a big impact on their Games debuts in Paris

These potential stars have excelled in traditional events such as gymnastics and shooting, as well as the newer sports of breaking, surfing and climbing.

23 Jul 2024 - 3:08PMvideocam

Breaking athlete Liu Qingyi is one of our five young Chinese Olympians to watch in Paris. Photo: The World Battle

Wellness

What a freezer full of faeces has to do with boosting biodiversity

A freezer filled with faeces marks the foundation of an ambitious project. Scientists in Switzerland aim to establish a global vault for intestinal bacteria. But the clock is ticking.

9 Jul 2024 - 6:15PM

Researchers have discovered that we are losing biodiversity in the gut, and that some cultures have much higher gut bacteria numbers than others, especially in the West. Illustration: Shutterstock

WikiLeaks

Explainer | Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific island of Saipan?

Better known for its sandy beaches and Second World War wrecks, the tropical Pacific island of Saipan will soon host the final act of Julian Assange’s 14-year legal odyssey.

25 Jun 2024 - 5:02PM

Who is Grammy-nominated rapper Latto, who collaborated with BTS’ Jungkook?

She turned down a record deal after winning The Rap Game at 16, worked with Cardi B, Mariah Carey and Doja Cat, and is inspired by successful mums like Rihanna

24 Jun 2024 - 6:30PMvideocam

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

What has Nelly Furtado been up to ... and why did she leave the public eye?

The Canadian singer stepped back from her career in 2007 when the pressure of fame became too much – now she’s back with electrifying performances and a new hot song by Dom Dolla

3 Jun 2024 - 12:32PMvideocam

Canadian singer Nelly Furtado attends a movie premiere in California, in April 15. Photo: AFP

Eastern talent Almazan’s thanks to ex-Barcelona star, ‘Uncle’ David Villa

Dani Almazan, one of the stand-out players in this Hong Kong season, reveals how time with ‘Uncle’ David Villa, the former Barcelona and Spain superstar, shaped his football education.

13 May 2024 - 6:43PM

Dani Almazan (left) has grown into a key figure for Eastern following a “tough” start in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang

Joe Biden

4 ways politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has shaken up Washington

The millennial politician is rarely far from the headlines, from her ‘tone-deaf’ Met Gala dress to policies like the Green New Deal and putting pressure on President Biden over Gaza

6 May 2024 - 11:26AM

Art

Venice Biennale 2024: politics, FOMO and why I’m going back

The Post’s arts editor Enid Tsui reports back from opening week at the Venice Biennale 2024 with the pavilions, exhibitions, artists and performances that stood out for her.

28 Apr 2024 - 4:15PM

Millionaires and billionaires

Haiti crisis: transitional government takes power as gangs hold capital ‘hostage’

With fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomed nine new leaders as the Caribbean country choked by gangs seeks peace.

26 Apr 2024 - 1:30PM

Armed gang members near the presidential palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Donald Trump

Trump hush money trial: 8 million New Yorkers, but only 12 will judge him

Lawyers on both sides sifted through scores of potential panellists in a search for New Yorkers who can be unbiased – and physically able to attend Donald Trump’s historic trial.

17 Apr 2024 - 1:40PM

Trending in China

Profile | Who is China’s Yang Siqi? From farm girl to Olympic surfer

A young woman who was raised in a landlocked part of rural China and first set eyes on the sea at nine-years-old has made history by becoming the country’s first surfing Olympian. But who is Yang Siqi?

7 Apr 2024 - 2:00PM

10 of the richest Latin singers of 2024 – net worths, ranked

Successful Latin acts that sing in both Spanish and English include Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and Marc Anthony – who was married to Jennifer Lopez, who’s also on the list

31 Mar 2024 - 5:00AM

From Shakira and Bad Bunny to J.Lo, here are the richest Latin singers. Photo: @shakira/Instagram, Getty Images

Trending in China

Girl from rural China is first surfer to compete in Olympics for her country

A teenage girl from a poor, landlocked rural area of China, who has worked hard to achieve success in the sport of surfing, will represent her country in the 2024 Olympics in a remarkable achievement on many levels.

26 Mar 2024 - 8:56AM

A 15-year-old girl from a landlocked part of rural China, who first saw the sea when she was nine years old, has become the nation’s first surfer to qualify for the Olympics. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/The Paper

US teams handed tough draws for basketball groups at Paris Olympics

US expected to field team full of NBA stars, with LeBron James, Steph Curry and Joel Embiid all saying they want to play.

20 Mar 2024 - 9:40AM

Kenya puts Haiti police mission on hold after chaos grips Caribbean nation

Kenya has decided to pause its deployment of 1,000 police officers to lead an international security mission in Haiti following Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s announcement that he would tender his resignation.

13 Mar 2024 - 10:53AM

Haiti PM agrees to resign, bowing to regional pressure to end crisis

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed to step aside as armed gangs plunge his country into anarchy.

12 Mar 2024 - 3:13PM

Armed gang members in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Photo: Reuters

US embassy staff, German ambassador evacuated as Haiti gang violence spirals

The US operation was the latest sign of Haiti’s troubles as gang violence threatens to bring down the government.

11 Mar 2024 - 10:31AM

Members of the General Security Unit of the National Palace, USGPN, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Saturday. Photo: AP

‘People are desperate’: Haiti runs out of food and water amid gang violence

The main port in the capital, Port-au-Prince, has shut due to the violence, stranding scores of containers full of food and medical supplies.

10 Mar 2024 - 1:27PM