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July 9, 2026
Middle East: Latest News and Updates
The latest news, politics and current affairs from the Middle East.
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July 9, 2026
Fifa World Cup: Kylian Mbappe fires France past Morocco
Africa must wait at least another four years to crown first world champion, Belgium or Spain stand in way of France and third straight final...
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July 9, 2026
Editorial | Concert delay affects Hong Kong’s reputation as a mega-event host
While the organiser of the Sammi Cheng concert at Kai Tak Stadium rightly exercised caution, the episode raises questions about competence a...
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July 9, 2026
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says
Tyler Robinson had planned to hand himself over to the police, his ex-partner Lance Twiggs said in a video interview.
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July 9, 2026
Exclusive | Asia’s top climate scientist warns of ‘humanitarian disasters’ as Earth teeters
Hong Kong-based expert paints grim picture of challenges, yet voices hope in next generation and nature’s resilience.
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July 9, 2026
Who is Will Compton, the ex-NFL player snubbed by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?
The former linebacker played for the Washington Commanders, the Tennessee Titans and the Las Vegas Raiders – now he co-hosts the Bussin’ wit...
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July 9, 2026
Opinion | Trump’s climate jibes at China and EU just make him look out of date
It’s not Chinese turbines or European rules that look outdated but Trump’s belief that China’s energy transition is not world-leading.
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July 9, 2026
USDA lowers reported beef export sales by 90% amid growing doubts over data
The original report was widely dismissed as inaccurate, amid concerns over the agency’s big staff cuts under the Trump administration.
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July 9, 2026
Meet Biomni: the free powerful biomed AI agent turning data into hypotheses
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July 9, 2026
Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as 600 die in DR Congo
The number of cases is doubling every 28 days, health authorities say, warning that the virus is moving faster than the response.
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July 9, 2026
1 revolver, 6 bullets: Turkish president’s ‘unusual’ gift to Nato leaders
Bring it home? Leave it in Turkey? Their delegations puzzled over what to do with the gun and live ammunition from Erdogan.
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July 9, 2026
Florida airport renamed ‘Trump’ in latest push to expand his brand
The US president’s name or image are being plastered on everything from passports to national landmarks to currency.
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July 9, 2026
Irish man gets 14 years’ jail for killing US tourist in Hungary
After his arrest in 2024, the man claimed Michalski’s death had been an accident. But police said he had attempted to cover up his crime.
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July 9, 2026
China beat Ukraine to snap losing streak at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong
Led by outside hitter Zhuang Yushan and middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan, coach Zhao Yong’s side secure boost before facing No 1 side Italy.
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July 9, 2026
Game-changer? Why China is finally letting its AI firms buy the Nvidia H200
Beijing aims to ‘temporarily ease the training bottleneck’ in China’s AI industry, but it remains focused on tech self-sufficiency, analysts...
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July 9, 2026
Up to 100 gigawatts: China unveils its high-power microwave weapon arsenal
Defence scientists say the technology could threaten low Earth orbit satellite networks such as Starlink at an extremely low cost.
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July 9, 2026
Cathay Pacific aircraft’s tail hit runway at Hong Kong airport, airline confirms
Aviation regulator orders Cathay to submit a report on tail strike involving Airbus A330 flight from Tokyo’s Narita airport.
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July 9, 2026
28 killed in factory blaze in the heart of Chinese shoe manufacturing hub
President Xi Jinping demands ‘a swift inquiry into the cause of the fire and for those responsible to be held accountable’.
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July 9, 2026
Regulator outlines review after Cathay flight intercepted by Nato jets
Civil Aviation Department says preliminary information indicates flight adhered to its authorised routing throughout journey.
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July 9, 2026
Chinese firms look to strike gold in a volatile global metals market
Futures brokerages and exchanges aim to grow their market footprint and offer more efficient hedging tools in the global commodity market.
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July 9, 2026
Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033
Development Bureau says MTR Corp will be allowed to build private flats at new station, as opposed to previous plan for at least some public...
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July 9, 2026
How the rush for Chinese air conditioners exposes gap in EU trade policy
As a record heatwave drives Europeans to snap up imported cooling units, Brussels’ rhetoric clashes with consumer reality.
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July 9, 2026
Health & Environment: Latest News and Updates
News on Hong Kong's public and private health sectors plus the latest medical research.
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July 9, 2026
Parent company of Hong Kong IVF clinic says sorry for embryo specimen mix-up
New Frontier Group vows to launch sweeping internal review into cause of mix-up at Heal Fertility’s clinic in Central.
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July 9, 2026
How AI could help Hong Kong taxi drivers find customers on the streets
Cab payment start-up Dash and local university team up to develop StreetSights prediction model to help cabs find high-demand areas.
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July 9, 2026
China unveils retail road map: 5 years to shield physical stores from e-commerce
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July 9, 2026
Opinion | US-China AI war boils down to a contest over electricity
As AI models become interchangeable commodities, the contest is down to service prices – which are driven by electricity output and cost.
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July 9, 2026
Authorities investigate fuel leak from cargo plane at Hong Kong airport
Spillage discovered under Boeing 747 operated by Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines.
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July 9, 2026
Fifa World Cup: Berbatov explains why Lionel Messi outdid Cristiano Ronaldo
Former Manchester United striker keen for Harry Kane Premier League move, in Hong Kong for Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit launch.
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July 9, 2026
Why AI race with US is a ‘knockout game’ China cannot afford to lose
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July 9, 2026
Singaporean man pleads guilty to starving, beating children at facility
Pupils at the educational facility endured months of abuse by the 31-year-old, who had no childcare or teaching qualifications.
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July 9, 2026
Thieves leave cash register untouched to grab Pokemon cards in Japan heist
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July 9, 2026
Germany jails man 10 years for fatal attack on train conductor
The man had attacked the conductor after being found without a ticket, hitting the conductor so hard that he later died of brain haemorrhage...
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July 9, 2026
Francis Lui rates Gold Patch and hat-trick seeker Meaningful Dragon the best of his Sha Tin squad
Francis Lui Kin-wai will launch a dual-pronged attack on Sunday’s Class One Hong Kong Racehorse Owners Association Trophy (1,600m), but a ta...
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July 9, 2026
‘Token economy’ emerging as AI use soars in China, experts tell conference
Daily AI token consumption has surged more than 1,000-fold in just over two years and exceeded 140 trillion tokens a day in March.
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July 9, 2026
Girl in Germany dies after family dog bites her
People at the scene had attempted to pull the Pit Bull Terrier off the girl, but failed to prevent her suffering serious injury.
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July 9, 2026
Tokopedia ‘restructuring’ deepens concerns about Indonesia’s tech winter
Tokopedia’s deeper integration into ByteDance’s ecosystem could shift more operations outside Indonesia, analysts say.
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July 9, 2026
Is house wine good? Experts uncork the truth and reveal what to look for
A sommelier and a wine educator share why house wine can be the best-value, freshest choice at restaurants and some drawbacks to be aware of...
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July 9, 2026
Chinese paratrooper saves unconscious comrade in mid-air chute emergency
Soldier says he ‘would make the same choice’ after incident during parachute refresher training.
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July 9, 2026
8 Hong Kong teens arrested over taking cash from gang to splash paint on doors
Police say crime syndicate used popular social media platforms and messaging apps to recruit teenagers with promise of quick cash.
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July 9, 2026
Law and Crime: Latest News and Updates
The latest news from Hong Kong's courts, legislative issues, crime and legal.
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July 9, 2026
China child influencers slammed for ‘distorting values’ in staged online videos
Controversial now-deleted viral clips featuring online celebrities as young as 3 in focus as Chinese cyberspace authorities toughen rules.
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July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026
Bonnie Tyler, singer of epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ dies at 75
She died ‘unexpectedly’ in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness.
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July 9, 2026
China’s Xiaomi gears up for EV sector scrap with new SUVs, extended-range plans
The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of ri...
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July 9, 2026
Has Argentina’s chances of winning World Cup improved? Supercomputer says no
Holders are considered fourth-most-likely team among the quarter-finalists to win the tournament, though their betting odds remain unchanged...
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July 9, 2026
Hong Kong small-cap IPOs struggle as market chases megadeals like Zhipu AI
Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment.
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July 9, 2026
North Korea’s premier heads to China for defence treaty anniversary as allies extend thaw
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July 9, 2026
Taiwan prepares for arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi
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July 9, 2026