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July 7, 2026
UK’s Nigel Farage to quit as lawmaker, seeks re-election to clear name
He faces a probe by parliament’s standards watchdog over a £5 million (US$6.7 million) gift from a Thailand-based cryptocurrency billionaire...
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July 7, 2026
Hong Kong IVF clinic ordered to suspend most services after embryo sample errors
Regulator says police report has been filed about HEAL Fertility in Central.
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July 7, 2026
World working together ‘as one ecosystem’ on RISC-V chip research: executive
Alibaba vice-president Xiaoning Qi says global tech firms continue to build a unified, open-standard ecosystem amid rising geopolitical barr...
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July 7, 2026
Prince Harry loses privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
The case was the third and final of Harry’s lawsuits accusing tabloid publishers of using unlawful tactics.
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July 7, 2026
SCMP Best Bets: Leading Agility can glide to victory at Happy Valley
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July 7, 2026
Dear You: how a low-budget Teochew film conquered the box office
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July 7, 2026
China achieves microwatt milestone with self-reliant carbon-14 nuclear battery
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July 7, 2026
How China’s service economy shift could make it the world’s No 1 consumer market
The country’s share of global consumption could surpass 20 per cent over the next decade or so, becoming a critical economic anchor for Hong...
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July 7, 2026
14 of 27 top IB scorers from English Schools Foundation plan to study medicine
Some ESF students attribute their success to discipline, miso soup and using a Nokia phone.
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July 7, 2026
French court opens door to Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag
The court found her guilty of embezzlement and ruled that she must wear an electronic bracelet.
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July 7, 2026
Opinion | Europe could prosper as China’s trade ally rather than adversary
Europe missed its chance to make trade with China a win-win for both sides. It’s now opting for a trade war it’s unlikely to win altogether.
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July 7, 2026
Hong Kong consults on sex law reform over cult coercion, campus and online abuse
Proposed reforms would tighten the definition of consent, widen incest and underage sex rules, and cover digital sexual images such as deepf...
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July 7, 2026
Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with Monaco bombing found dead
An officer in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency confessed to killing her, claiming to have acted on his own initiative.
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July 7, 2026
China extends gold-buying binge to 20th month in Beijing’s de-dollarisation push
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July 7, 2026
Chinese researchers find a peephole to any smartphone in its leaked radio signal
Authorities could be able to determine which apps are being used by analysing faint electromagnetic signals emitted as the device operates.
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July 7, 2026
Glass crashes slashed? Ant Group AI unit claims robot sensing advance
New perception model for embodied AI surpasses dominant rival from Meta Platforms at smaller scale with less training, firm claims.
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July 7, 2026
Can Singapore and Indonesia’s energy push kick-start regional power grid?
The cooperation could boost both countries’ sustainability goals and help shape regional frameworks for the Asean Power Grid, analysts say.
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July 7, 2026
Taking in Van Gogh’s landscapes, white horses wine on a riverboat down the Rhone
An all-inclusive cruise down the Rhone passes vineyards, Roman ruins and medieval towns, while enjoying the best food and wine.
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July 7, 2026
India to supply Indonesia with long-range missiles
The two countries will also collaborate on air-to-air missiles cooperation that ‘enhances technology collaboration and defence capabilities’...
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July 7, 2026
New US political divide emerges: age gap over whether China is cause for concern
While the issue is less polarising than many others, a survey has found a ‘marked’ difference between different generations.
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July 7, 2026
Beyond payments: India aims to architect Indonesia’s digital future
A successful digital collaboration with Indonesia could elevate India into ‘a primary architect of its infrastructure’, analysts say.
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July 7, 2026
Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator’s racist attack after France’s win
French federation to take legal action against Paraguayan senator who called the France captain a ‘colonised Cameroonian’ and a ‘brute’.
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July 7, 2026
Indian ambassador to China urges deeper economic ties, touts AIIB as model
New envoy also advocates for multilateral cooperation as global economy faces challenges ranging from tariffs to export controls.
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July 7, 2026
At least 26 inmates killed in Sri Lanka in country’s worst prison riot in more than 5 years
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July 7, 2026
What are the hidden Buddhist symbols in Chinese Da A Fu figurines
Listed as national cultural heritage, these clay dolls were initially crafted by farmers for extra income and sold at temple fairs.
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July 7, 2026
Fifa World Cup: USA boss Pochettino considering future after calamitous 2 days
Argentinian to ‘rest a bit and think’ before deciding whether to stay after side’s embarrassing defeat by Belgium.
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July 7, 2026
Hong Kong should build AI plan around ‘competitive’ strengths, experts say
Panel speakers at China Conference say city’s AI blueprint should not be too broad and harness urban development, healthcare and finance cap...
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July 7, 2026
China previews new AI tech ahead of flagship Shanghai summit
China’s shipments of AI phones and computers are expected to overtake non-AI gadgets this year.
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July 7, 2026
Hong Kong yuan facility to expand 150% to US$73.6b to meet international demand
The city will also vet a license application for a new electronic fixed income and currency trading system.
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July 7, 2026
Review | A Dance with Rainbows: Taiwanese coming-of-age boxing drama packs a punch
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July 7, 2026
China’s excavator exports surge 33% in first half amid shift to electric power
Earlier this year, Sany debuted a pure electric excavator with an operating range of up to 10 hours.
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July 7, 2026
Hugh Bowman hoping consistent Liveandletlive can score second win from three Valley starts
Hugh Bowman is hoping the ultra-consistent Liveandletlive can score his second win in three starts when he contests the Class Two Hat Trick...
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July 7, 2026
Rafizi’s revenge? How Bersama could cost Malaysia’s Anwar the Johor poll
Rafizi Ramli’s breakaway party won’t win the state, analysts say, but it could cannibalise the reformist vote and act as a spoiler.
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July 7, 2026
North Korea shows off new naval destroyer as Russia, China hold maritime drills
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July 7, 2026
Sri Lanka probes prison riot as death toll rises to 27
Rival gangs clashed inside the prison before overpowering guards, seizing their weapons and opening fire.
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July 7, 2026
Opinion | To boost manufacturing, India need not choose between Japan and China
Without Chinese suppliers on the ground, potential Japanese investments will struggle to reach the scale or speed the moment demands.
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July 7, 2026
Developing | Explosions rock Damascus as France’s Macron visits Syria
Explosions reported near the Four Seasons Hotel, where the French president was meant to be staying.
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July 7, 2026
Dear You: Beijing holds movie night to help diplomats ‘better understand’ China
Staff from 74 embassies attended the screening of the smash hit that has triggered debates about propaganda across Southeast Asia.
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July 7, 2026
South Korea’s Incheon airport hits 1 billion passengers in record-breaking time
The airport crossed the mark just 25 years and three months after its opening in March 2001 – outpacing all historic rival global hubs.
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July 7, 2026
Tarmo Peltokoski’s Hong Kong Philharmonic, absent Jing Wang, takes sea journey
Ralph Vaughan Williams’ majestic A Sea Symphony was given a stunning showcase by Tarmo Peltokoski and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
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July 7, 2026
Zhipu AI, MiniMax shares to test Hong Kong market as lock-ups end
Shares worth US$11.5 billion to hit market as record wave of lock-up expirations starts and some firms eye share placements.
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July 7, 2026
China last female Red Army veteran celebrates 105th birthday in uniform
Wang attributes her longevity to ‘a positive mindset, a largely vegetarian diet, compassion, and a willingness to do good’.
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July 7, 2026
Vietnam bets on baby bonuses to get rich before it grows old
Hanoi is throwing cash and housing at its low birth rate, scrambling to protect an export boom that is fast running out of young workers.
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July 7, 2026
China’s chip equipment sector faces earnings scrutiny amid soaring stock prices
With first-half earnings season looming, the question for semiconductor industry is whether results can justify stock rally.
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July 7, 2026
Peak oil: China’s crude demand set to fall as EV bets ease Hormuz fears
China now faces challenge of too much refining capacity as electric vehicles, especially trucks, slash demand, CNPC officials say.
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July 7, 2026
Q&A | Pacharee founder Sophie Schuemers-Rogers’ ultimate guide to Bangkok
The jewellery designer – who also has a second label, Khong – reveals her must-visit spots in Thailand’s vibrant capital.
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July 7, 2026
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong expected to plead guilty in foreign collusion case
High Court has scheduled a plea and sentencing hearing for the 29-year-old jailed activist on September 2.
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July 7, 2026
Sex assault claim throws key US Senate race into question
Democratic Party leaders urge Graham Platner to end his Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations.
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July 7, 2026
Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag blunder in Malaysia goes viral
The visitor demanded a hotel fly China’s flag, unaware the display only featured nations that had actually qualified for the tournament.
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July 7, 2026