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July 8, 2026
YouTube says Sydney massacre ‘crisis actor’ video can stay online
South China Morning Post
July 8, 2026
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 10-12
Rooftop Italian Ponentino opens in Tseung Kwan O, Santa Nata brings pastéis de nata to Lyndhurst, and Black Sheep’s Jean-Pierre marks its an...
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July 8, 2026
Mainland court claims jurisdiction over Hong Kong-listed firm in lawsuit
Beijing Financial Court applied extraterritorial provisions of mainland China’s Securities Law, Financial News reports.
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July 8, 2026
Enemy within? The dispute endangering Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’ air defence plan
Strong Bow system cannot be included in special bill amid diminishing chances of securing supplementary funding this year, officials say.
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July 8, 2026
EU imposes anti-dumping measures on Chinese tyre firms
The bloc says that pricing by the companies had created ‘economically non-viable’ conditions for its local firms.
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July 8, 2026
Letters | How dispute resolution rules can evolve to meet business needs
Readers discuss three necessary adaptations for legal services, compare their experiences in the Hong Kong and Boston airports, and reminisc...
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July 8, 2026
Tornadoes sweep Hubei province as storms across China kill at least a dozen people
News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.
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July 8, 2026
Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Chanel and Armani Privé for fall/winter
Matthieu Blazy built a storybook world for his second couture show, while Silvana Armani embraced liquid silhouettes for fall/winter.
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July 8, 2026
Thailand cashes in on sizzling Europe with rainy holidays, AC exports
The kingdom lures European visitors seeking to escape the heat with discounted hotel rates.
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July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026
She lost her infant son. Strength training helped her rebuild her life
After losing her son Joshua, diet and weightlifting helped Beatrice Caffrey build physical and emotional strength. Now she’s helping others.
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July 8, 2026
How cheap AI is undermining Indonesia’s academic credibility
A fraud scandal at a medical conference in Denmark exposes the underground WhatsApp groups and paper mills helping lecturers buy promotion.
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July 8, 2026
Mainland China markets follow US in embracing tech stock dominance
AI boom sees long-time bellwether Kweichow Moutai cede top spot in CSI 300 Index weightings to Zhongjin Innolight.
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July 8, 2026
Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ Les Toupies is fragrance as sculpture
Henry Jacques’ Les Toupies collection sees perfumes as conversations, and the crystal flacons housing them as objects to be owned – and held...
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July 8, 2026
Style Edit: Pomellato’s Stile Libero collection flaunts Milanese elegance
The Italian brand’s latest high jewellery collection celebrates Milan’s goldsmithing artistry through tactile designs and a rainbow of colou...
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July 8, 2026
Woodworkers buried as landslide death toll rises to 21 in weather-ravaged China
All recovered from Gansu disaster as rescue parties around the country continue to search for people trapped by unprecedented floods.
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July 8, 2026
Exclusive | Stop ‘one-party dominance’ in Johor to compete with Singapore: Malaysia’s Loke
The transport minister urges voters to flood Saturday’s state election to ensure Malay-led Barisan Nasional does not have its way.
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July 8, 2026
As I see it | Sometimes, it pays to be a backward country
For all the destruction of the Mao era, it also replaced traditional structures with modern frameworks that set up China for rapid growth.
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July 8, 2026
Low-income Chinese girl aces gaokao, inspires live-streamers offering help
Han has received offers from Tsinghua University and Peking University, many others offer financial aid in an effort to secure her enrolment...
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July 8, 2026
Why American warships are struggling with fires and electrical faults
Chinese report claims problems expose vulnerabilities caused by excessive deployments, tech overreliance and insufficient shipyard support.
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July 8, 2026
Hong Kong universities snap up office and retail sites amid classroom crunch
At least six universities have moved into offices and shopping centres as non-local enrolment rises and campuses run out of space.
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July 8, 2026
China’s women team keen to test themselves at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong
Coach Zhao Yong says team will use final preliminary tournament before finals to hone their performance against top-drawer opponents.
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July 8, 2026
Why South Korea is celebrating a Canada submarine deal it lost
Coming a close second to Germany shows ‘K-defence’ can hold its own on the world stage, military experts say.
South China Morning Post
July 8, 2026
Rolex Oyster: From English Channel to Shanghai, a century of innovation
Discover how Rolex’s 1926 Oyster revolutionised horology with waterproof durability, self-winding Perpetual movement, and iconic tool watche...
South China Morning Post
July 7, 2026
Dad who drove family off cliff has charges dropped after mental health treatment
Dharmesh Patel had been charged with attempted murder after driving his Tesla off a cliff known as Devil’s Slide in California in 2023.
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July 7, 2026
Ignore the hype: Hong Kong’s property rally is cooling despite run of megadeals
The recent rally in residential property is likely to lose steam in the second half of 2026, as a weak stock market weighs on investor senti...
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July 7, 2026
Editorial | In the age of AI, Hong Kong’s strategy as a ‘superconnector’ is progressing
At SCMP’s China Conference, Chief Executive John Lee and panellists made clear the city’s potential as an innovation centre, building on its...
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July 7, 2026
How do you get a girl to fall in love with you? Ask Emily Lin
Emily Lin’s dating advice – such as saying ‘tell me more’, shutting up and listening – on social media has gone viral with men.
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July 7, 2026
Explosions rock Kyiv after Ukraine says drones attacked Russia ‘shadow fleet’
Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said strikes in the attack had triggered fires in 2 districts and warned residents to stay in shelters.
South China Morning Post
July 7, 2026
World Cup while you were sleeping: VAR robs Egypt, Messi magic saves Argentina
Another day, another example of VAR not being used properly. Argentina escape potential upset, while Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties.
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July 7, 2026
Editorial | Driving licence system gaps mar Hong Kong’s reputation
An Ombudsman investigation found ‘queuing gangs’ are exploiting loopholes in the test-free driving licence application system despite it bei...
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July 7, 2026
FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecoms services
The Federal Communications Commission said it was adding Digitalsystem Technology to a list of firms posing risks to US national security.
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July 7, 2026
Beyond a bridge: Hong Kong digs in to shore up fragile ‘moat’, anchor growth
Officials deploy multipronged strategy – from tax incentives to new gold clearing system – to recalibrate city’s global standing amid shifti...
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July 7, 2026
Ring stacking is everywhere – here’s how to do it like a pro
Celine’s models, Taylor Swift and Zoë Kravitz are all loading their fingers with rings – check out these pointers (pun intended) from jewell...
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July 7, 2026
Opinion | 3 paths to shaping Middle East order after Iran war’s conclusion
While the US, China and regional players have distinct plans, their visions for a post-Iran war order overlap more than might be expected.
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July 7, 2026
At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘cruel’ and ‘ruthless’ US blockade
Cuba’s foreign minister slammed the blockade’s ‘collective punishment’ of the population but the US envoy insisted ‘there is no blockade’.
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July 7, 2026
US revokes temporary sanctions waiver on Iranian oil after vessels hit in Hormuz
3 tankers were hit within hours in the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime monitors, and a Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding.
South China Morning Post
July 7, 2026
Who is director Joseph Kahn, a guest at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding?
Kahn is responsible for hit music videos including Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’, and has worked with Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, U2 and – of course...
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July 7, 2026
Colombia’s president-elect suspends transition after Petro’s fraud claims
Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella said Petro planned to ‘cling to power’ through a coup by refusing to recognise his opponent’s victory.
South China Morning Post
July 7, 2026
Cardinal in Morocco steps back from duties after sexual assault claims
Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, who denies wrongdoing, was seen by some as a potential successor to Pope Francis in the 2025 conclave.
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July 7, 2026
Trump still ‘disappointed’ with Nato, says US should control Greenland at summit
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July 7, 2026
Utah moves to close school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teenager
Hilton said staff at Provo Canyon School beat her, watched her shower, fed her pills and locked her in solitary confinement without clothing...
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July 7, 2026
Nato launches defence projects to counter Russia and China
New measures focus on critical minerals, drone capabilities and missile shields as members boost the alliance’s industrial base.
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July 7, 2026
US gave Tehran secret data on Iranian asylum seekers, lawsuit alleges
The data includes details on protesters and members of the LGBT community who applied for asylum to avoid ‘grave danger’, the lawsuit claims...
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July 7, 2026
Customers seeking refunds during cooling-off period will need to pay admin fee
Under policy proposals, customers should shoulder a percentage of the total sum when they apply to cancel a contract, government says.
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July 7, 2026
Meet the Paisleys, whose non-profit is backed by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Kimberly Williams-Paisley starred on ABC TV series According to Jim, while Brad Paisley was a successful country music singer in the 2000s …...
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July 7, 2026
What does China’s submarine missile test mean for its nuclear triad expansion?
More than a technical milestone, the undersea launch sends a strategic signal to the US and Beijing’s neighbours in the Asia-Pacific, analys...
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July 7, 2026
Hong Kong’s war-risk pool testament to collaboration, insurance leader says
Five local insurers built marine war-risk pool to address uncertainties over unstable conditions in the Middle East.
South China Morning Post
July 7, 2026
Argentina ‘not feeling pressure’ of being World Cup co-favourites, Messi to start
Defending champions face Mohamed Salah-led Egypt on Tuesday for a place in quarter-finals as Messi looks to reclaim lead in Golden Boot race...
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July 7, 2026