USA: A group of New York’s homeless people could have been forgiven for thinking they were dreaming when they were treated to a slap-up meal at a posh restaurant and then handed $300 (€220) each.

A Chinese tycoon said he is serious about buying The New York Times and wants to work on “rebuilding its credibility and influence” by reforming its award-winning coverage of China.

A Chinese man is selling fresh air for 60c a can.