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July 10, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence signals shifting role for Iran leader
Was he too badly injured to appear at his father’s funeral? Or is there concern that Israel or the US could directly target him too?
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July 10, 2026
The loudest voices in US-China trade talks? Christmas tree growers
US growers urge officials to keep tariffs on Chinese-made artificial trees, saying lower duties threaten family farms and livelihoods.
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July 10, 2026
Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior share Horse of the Year crown in unprecedented tie
Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior shared Horse of the Year honours in an unprecedented tie for Hong Kong racing’s most prestigious title a...
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July 10, 2026
Breaking | Trump claims Iran wants to resume talks with US despite ceasefire breaches
US president’s statement underscores the increasingly contradictory state of relations between Washington and Tehran.
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July 10, 2026
Hong Kong’s 3-year deal to host LEAP East ‘affirms’ global I&T role
Partnership shows industry’s confidence in Hong Kong and further proves its role as ‘superconnector’, Tourism Board chairman Peter Lam says.
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July 10, 2026
Nurses baffled by closed medicine tube to premature baby, inquest hears
Angel Yu was suffering from a congenital heart defect that restricted blood flow and was receiving adrenaline at Prince of Wales Hospital.
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July 10, 2026
Holders Italy maintain Volleyball Nations League run with second Hong Kong win
World No 1 side earn fourth victory in five recent matches while Dominican Republic get much-needed win as China team enjoy rest day.
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July 10, 2026
Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers
Following industry backlash, authorities say drivers aged 65 to 69 only required to take test twice in five years.
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July 10, 2026
Trump says he will not sign bipartisan housing bill: ‘a big yawn’
Because the bill was passed by both houses of Congress, it could become law whether Trump signs it or not.
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July 10, 2026
Exclusive | Hong Kong and Shenzhen perfect end points for modern Silk Road: top economist
Economist Jeffrey Sachs, who is retracing Marco Polo’s journey to China, described the cities as the ‘world’s greatest innovation cluster’.
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July 10, 2026
Chinese users praise OpenAI’s new GPT-5.6 for efficiency and performance
The release of the new models signals a broader industry shift towards cost-efficient AI systems designed for enterprise use.
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July 10, 2026
Why flop movie Shatter is a perfect 1970s Hong Kong time capsule
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July 10, 2026
China targets wage reform to shield labour market from AI disruptions
Five-year blueprint targets middle-income-group expansion, vocational training and collective wage bargaining to insulate workforce from inc...
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July 10, 2026
US scientists use Chinese humanoid robot to carry out keyhole surgery
The robot, nicknamed Surgie, was remotely controlled by human surgeons as it carried out the procedure on a pig.
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July 10, 2026
Anwar, Anutin hit diplomatic high notes to mask Malaysia-Thailand tensions
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July 10, 2026
What are AI ‘world models’ and why is China becoming a top testing ground?
Increasingly, AI systems are expected to predict how environments will respond to actions before they are taken.
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July 10, 2026
Being Chinese | China, Hawaii and the bridge of memory I helped build between them
My family’s history had travelled across the Pacific, leaving gaps that descendants on both sides are still working to fill in.
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July 10, 2026
Weakened Typhoon Bavi still expected to pack a punch on its way to China
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July 10, 2026
People’s Daily joins Beijing’s narrative blitz over 2016 South China Sea ruling
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July 10, 2026
Fifa World Cup: Erling Haaland begins Norway v England psychological warfare
Striker adamant pressure all on Three Lions for Miami quarter-final clash, says it is ‘super special’ to face country of birth.
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July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026
Friend sues ex-plastic surgeon for HK$12m over loans tied to manslaughter case
Franklin Li received money through 14 bank transfers between May 2023 and August 2024 to fund legal defence team, retiree says in writ.
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July 10, 2026
Breaking | Shein receives approval for Hong Kong IPO from Chinese regulators
Beijing clears the online retail giant to seek an initial public offering in Hong Kong, after its plans to float in London and New York hit...
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July 10, 2026
Chinese political journal calls for ‘patient capital’ amid AI investment frenzy
Communist Party journal runs three consecutive commentaries encouraging long-term perspective in funding for technological innovation.
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July 10, 2026
K-drama The Husband: Namkoong Min leads twisty kidnapping thriller
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July 10, 2026
Hong Kong keeps tight grip on housing land supply despite property rebound
Government will tender just one plot in Kowloon this quarter, as officials point to future supply from railway, redevelopment and Northern M...
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July 10, 2026
Hong Kong watchdog orders removal of viral video allegedly involving David Lui
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July 10, 2026
Tanker transit through Strait of Hormuz plunges as US-Iran ceasefire fractures
Renewed hostilities could undermine credibility of future ceasefires with long-term impact on global energy markets, inflation and risk prem...
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July 10, 2026
Running on empty? Why India is struggling to patch air defence gaps
Analysts say a large defence budget will not ‘automatically’ resolve combat aircraft gaps that are affecting India’s overall aerial power.
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July 10, 2026
China fines 4 internet celebrities US$1.9m for tax evasion
In some cases, popular live-streamers with online stores and millions of fans paid taxes as low as a few hundred yuan, authorities say.
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July 10, 2026
Man nearly sucked out of ‘detached’ window on Ryanair flight
The man was pulled back inside by other passengers and has been hospitalised with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.
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July 10, 2026
Why Payward chose Hong Kong to be its Asian stablecoin gateway
By setting clear rules, Hong Kong is pushing to become the world’s safest launch pad for the digital currency.
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July 10, 2026
Hong Kong political parties urge access to fertility services for single women
Parties also say government should extend soon-to-expire newborn baby bonus as births in city hit historic low of 31,100 in 2025.
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July 10, 2026
Soaring energy costs sparked by Middle East conflict drive solar shift in the Philippines
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July 10, 2026
Chinese eatery boss praised for forgiving employee behind devastating fire
Young chef offers to pay after kitchen fire seriously damages restaurant, but owner says that is not necessary.
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July 10, 2026
Chanel, Cartier and a vintage Chevy: inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding raffle
Avril Lavigne and Jackie Tranquill were among winners of the luxury giveaways, while rehearsal dinner guests received diamond-set champagne...
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July 10, 2026
2 Chinese military naval pilots killed during PLA frontline training exercises
Rare local government disclosures reveal senior colonel and first lieutenant from South China Sea-facing theatre command died on June 10.
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July 10, 2026
Greek anti-terror police arrest 3 after car blast kills 1
Leftist and anarchist groups often use improvised explosives to target political figures, banks and companies in Greece.
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July 10, 2026
Latest Mbappe goal makes him first to score at least 8 at multiple World Cups
Current World Cup is also first in history in which two players have scored at least eight goals in the same tournament.
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July 10, 2026
Go big or go home: why numbers matter in Malaysia’s Johor election
Prime Minister Anwar has called on voters to take BN down a peg in its stronghold, accusing his federal partner of ‘arrogance of power’.
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July 10, 2026
Breaking | China announces temporary ban on helium exports
The ban will come into effect immediately, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce and Generation Administration of Customs.
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July 10, 2026
7 best places to watch the 2026 Fifa World Cup in comfort in Hong Kong
Never mind the time difference, you can watch the football while you eat, drink or shop at a number of places across Hong Kong.
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July 10, 2026
11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village
Authorities said many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district.
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July 10, 2026
US plan to allow Turkey back into F-35 jet scheme faces Israeli opposition
Turkey was ejected from the American F-35 programme in 2019 after it bought Russian air-defence systems.
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July 10, 2026
Outside In | How AI is changing the nature of war and conflict
Latest Global Peace Index reflects a world progressively less peaceful as AI enables armies to kill more people more quickly and more cheapl...
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July 10, 2026
Hong Kong to extend injury protection to gig delivery workers
Workers can claim payouts for injuries sustained ‘arising out of and in the course of performing platform work’, according to government pro...
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July 10, 2026
Video of spat between Hong Kong singer David Lui and ride-hailing driver goes viral
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July 10, 2026
2 women arrested at Hong Kong border after dog, endangered birds found in bags
Customs and Excise Department says women were intercepted at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints, with cases handed to wildlife authorities.
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July 10, 2026
Chinese teen Wei Xiangxin signs multi-year contract with French club Auxerre
The Under-17 international signs five-year deal with Ligue 1 side after moving from Chinese Super League outfit Meizhou Hakka.
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July 10, 2026