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South China Morning Post
September 16, 2024
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South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
While you were sleeping: Spurs fans turn on Postecoglou, US Solheim win, Toon time
Sacked in the morning, you’re getting sacked in the morning - but is that Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche, or Dallas Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Harris and Trump strike harsh tones, adding to clouds over Chinese stocks
No matter who wins, geopolitical tensions will continue to haunt Chinese stocks for another four years, according to Daiwa Securities Group.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Why World Expo 2025 in Osaka has the city so excited
Osaka is abuzz as the city prepares for World Expo 2025, with those who recall Japan’s last World Expo, in 1970, particularly enthusiastic.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Hong Kong police warn over criminals preying on children in cybercrime, scams
Nine-year-old girl videotaped having sex with man after meeting on app in one case, with police stepping up warnings over cybercrimes.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Opinion | Foreign hospitals add to healthcare choice
Opening up the sector to overseas operators is good for the Chinese economy and will allow patients to pick what is best for their needs.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will hold oral arguments on ByteDance’s legal bid to block a potential ban on the app.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Opinion | Macau’s next leader faces stiff challenge in diversifying economy
Sam Hou-fai is determined to wean the gaming hub off its dependency on the casino business, but that’s easier said than done.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Infinitely whys: is patience AI’s true superpower?
To AI, even a child endlessly repeating ‘why’ counts as data, while the most selfless parent is going to crumble faced with infinite interro...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Exclusive | Economist Jin Keyu on why the trade war is still a ‘gift for China’
Jin Keyu of the London School of Economics shares why she thinks the concepts of the ‘middle-income trap’ and ‘overcapacity’ are overblown.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Opinion | Multilateralism won’t work with US focused on competition
The coming UN Summit of the Future looks destined to fall short despite its vital agenda to tackle the many challenges facing humanity.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Meet Karen Read, the Boston woman whose trial is America’s latest obsession
John O’Keefe’s body was found outside the home of fellow police officer Brian Albert on January 29, 2022 by his girlfriend Karen Read – now...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
‘I hate Taylor Swift!’ Trump says on social media after singer endorses Harris
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
The nearly US$300 footballs that went viral on TikTok
After videos of him making leather footballs by hand went viral on TikTok, Jon-Paul Wheatley realised it was wise to start selling them.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
How and why Amy Schumer and Chuck Schumer have combined forces
They may be from different generations, but cousins Chuck Schumer and 3-time SNL host Amy Schumer have found a way to use each other’s influ...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
China frees American pastor who US claims was wrongly jailed
David Lin received a life sentence in 2009 on a charge of contract fraud.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Trump safe after gunshots reported near his Florida golf club
It was not clear whether the reported shots were targeted at the former president. Biden and Harris have briefed, the Secret Service said.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Nearly 300 prisoners escape Nigerian jail after floods collapse walls
Flooding began when a dam overflowed following heavy rains, destroying a zoo and washing crocodiles and snakes into flooded communities.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Germany’s Scholz seals migration deal with Uzbekistan on Central Asia visit
Scholz will also attend summit in Kazakhstan with region’s 5 former Soviet republics, which are all heavily influenced by China and Russia.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
2 dead in Odesa, 41 wounded in Kharkiv as Moscow and Kyiv exchange drone attacks
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Man dies after being shot by Hong Kong police following attack on wife, mother
Officers encountered the man at the scene wielding a knife and a pair of scissors, source says.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Hong Kong must halt or review scheme to bring in workers, unions say
Trade unions in transport, retail and aviation sectors say scheme is affecting local workforce.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
University graduate Ellyn Ngai, 23, crowned Miss Hong Kong 2024
This year’s pageant, themed ‘Proud to be a Woman’, broke with tradition by featuring an all-female line-up from emcees and guest performers...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
‘Only 1 in 6 had life jacket’: 8 more migrants die trying to cross Channel
Six survivors were hospitalised, including a baby. The 59 people on the vessel that capsized were from Eritrea, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, E...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Gabriel makes wasteful Spurs pay as Arsenal keep pace with EPL leaders Man City
Arteta’s team have won on their past three visits to Tottenham, losing just once, in May 2022, in their previous eight meetings.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Some Hong Kong Physical gym clients ignore warnings, sign up for free services
Clients shrug off legal worries over Healthy brand’s consent form, others resigned to losing deals after gym’s closure.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
McLaren overtake Red Bull in race for F1 constructors’ title after Piastri triumph
Oscar Piastri delivers cool performance on the track, while teammate Lando Norris battles back from 15th to close gap on Max Verstappen.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Quad plans joint patrols in Indo-Pacific to counter illegal fishing
The elevation of the Quad grouping – the US, Australia, Japan and India – is widely seen as a move against Beijing’s increasing presence in...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Olympic badminton champion Axelsen wins maiden Hong Kong Open title
Viktor Axelsen becomes first Danish player to lift men’s singles title in city since Peter Gade in 1997. Han Yue confirms rising-star status...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
China’s stealth drone sightings hint at future role as fighter jet ‘wingmen’
Chinese and US air forces are exploring ways to pair manned and unmanned aircraft as they revamp fighter jet programmes, observers say.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
China’s Sun Yingsha seals hat-trick of titles, as teen Lin continues winning run
Chinese pair take women’s and men’s crowns at World Table Tennis Champions event in Macau.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Opinion | ‘China (bashing) week’ in the US is more spectacle than deterrent
From drones and EVs to cheap goods on Temu and Shein, Washington is busy protecting Americans from free trade with Chinese communists.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
China’s Xi puts culture and ecology front and centre on Gansu inspection trip
Four-day tour of Gansu province sees President Xi Jinping emphasise cultural and environmental protection alongside deeper reform.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Hong Kong lack of depth exposed in Ecuador loss despite Coleman Wong victory
Hong Kong must battle for their World Group II status next year following loss to South Americans at Victoria Park.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Jobs and housing main worries for Hong Kong’s needy, annual survey finds
Annual rating on the government’s overall performance has declined for a second consecutive year.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Opinion | Whoever wins the US election, America isn’t stopping China’s rise
Any assertion that the US can reverse the trend of Chinese technological proliferation is not a serious argument.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Philippine ship leaves South China Sea shoal, but Manila vows to send another
Philippine maritime council says another vessel will ‘immediately take over’ for ship China says stayed illegally in disputed Spratlys.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Connections ‘aiming high’ after exciting pair lights up Sha Tin
Connections have high hopes for a couple of impressive winners after Sunlight Power and Magic Control blazed to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Hong Kong’s first waste water recycling plant can ‘save HK$48 million a year’
Facility provides recycled water for flushing at select sites in North district, with capacity able to expand to 520,000 residents.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Purton makes career-best start to a HK season with another Sha Tin four-timer
Zac Purton set a new personal best for a start to the season when he repeated his four-timer at the season opener with another dominant disp...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Houthi missile from Yemen hits central Israel for first time
The Iran-aligned Houthi said in a post on X that the weapon had reached Israel after ‘20 missiles failed to intercept’ it, describing it as...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
China’s low-priced EVs reign in Spain, make gains in Europe’s lanes
Beating competitors on price, China’s electric vehicles have made headway in Europe – but tariffs and trade scrutiny may slow their advance.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Can’t sleep? Why it may indicate poor gut health, and what to do
An unbalanced gut microbiome is linked to diabetes and more. Digestive issues are obvious red flags, but there are others you may not expect...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Huawei’s home-grown mobile OS with no Android support set to launch
HarmonyOS Next is ‘entirely independently developed and autonomous’, executive says at trade fair.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
China’s pension reform a ‘milestone’, but will it fix funding woes?
Beijing has ‘no choice’ but to raise retirement age as working population shrinks, but more is needed to fill fiscal gaps, analysts say.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Why a surge in cow vigilantism under Modi 3.0 has India’s Muslims on edge
Analysts say the vigilantes operate under the political patronage of the ruling BJP, targeting Muslims suspected of trading cows for meat.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
China man kills dog by throwing it to ground after chasing scares granddaughter
Owner thinks pet was just playing with young childen so did not intervene to stop the chasing.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
Saudi Arabia seeks to attract Hong Kong investments for tourist spot Aseer
‘We want to bring the expertise, the know-how that Hong Kong’s businessmen have and transfer that knowledge to our region,’ Sultan Alshehri...
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024
‘Catastrophe’: 1 dead in Poland, 4 missing in Czech Republic amid Storm Boris
The storm has already caused the death of four people in Romania and thousands have been evacuated from their homes across the continent.
South China Morning Post
September 15, 2024