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May 16, 2026
Maldivian military diver dies in search of bodies of 4 Italian divers
The group of Italian divers is believed to have died while exploring a cave at a depth of about 50 metres (160 feet) in Vaavu Atoll despite...
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May 16, 2026
New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe on self-drive trips abroad
The SCMP outlines road safety precautions motorists should take following string of traffic accidents involving residents travelling oversea...
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May 16, 2026
My Take | Passengers must not be left behind in ride-hailing debate
There is high demand for the platforms in Hong Kong. The priority must be to ensure that the service is good.
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May 16, 2026
Bought the farm? Details still fuzzy on scope of US-China agriculture deal
China granted five-year export licenses to 77 US beef facilities, while renewing expired licenses of 425 other plants for another five years...
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May 16, 2026
How China and the US felt the weight of history behind Trump and Xi’s meeting
Both sides have been sending out similar signals after this week’s summit as they stress the importance of the occasion.
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May 16, 2026
China confirms deal to buy US aircraft after Donald Trump’s visit
Ministry of Commerce’s statement follows US president’s comments that Beijing had agreed to buy at least 200 jets from Boeing.
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May 16, 2026
Bangkok train-bus crash kills 8, Thai PM orders investigation
Eight people were killed and more than 30 injured after a goods train collided with a bus in a busy downtown intersection.
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May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026
Congo Ebola outbreak: constant burials as death toll reaches 80
Congo has experience in managing Ebola outbreaks but often faces logistical challenges to get expertise and supplies to affected regions.
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May 16, 2026
Is China’s new mediation body gaining steam as Western brokers’ influence wanes?
Summit encourages countries to join Beijing-led initiative as stalled US-Iran peace talks reveal limits of traditional solution mechanisms.
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May 16, 2026
Resilient Hong Kong cycling star Ceci Lee adds to Japan Track Cup medal haul
City’s best cyclist earns two more bronze medals, and the 25-year-old will aim to add to her five-medal haul in Madison event on Sunday.
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May 16, 2026
Is AI adoption causing ‘utilitarian’ employers to reduce entry-level hiring?
Labour chief Chris Sun says vacancies for Hong Kong graduates have fallen by 61 per cent in three years.
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May 16, 2026
10 Mexican government, justice officials indicted in US, will surrender
The defendants include a governor, a mayor and a secretary of public security for charges which include corruption, bribery and arms and dru...
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May 16, 2026
HBO’s The A List explores AAPI stories with stars like Sandra Oh
The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas, a new documentary on HBO, dives into what it means to be of AAPI heritage in the US...
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May 16, 2026
Scalpers list Swatch-Audemars Piguet watches hours after launch in Hong Kong
Dozens braved rain and queued for days to snap up ceramic pocket watches, with resale prices nearly seven times their retail value.
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May 16, 2026
Beijing invokes legal blockade against EU investigation into Nuctech
The Ministry of Commerce condemned Brussels for escalating the probe, accusing the bloc of coercing Chinese banking institutions.
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May 16, 2026
Man infected with rat hepatitis E, Hong Kong’s first case this year
Patient, 42, says he did not encounter rodents at home or at work before positive test on May 5, while three household contacts remain asymp...
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May 16, 2026
How Taiwan’s Apec attendance could test Beijing’s cross-strait pragmatism
Apec meeting in Suzhou next week highlights Beijing’s attempts to balance Taiwan stance with responsibilities as forum host, analysts say.
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May 16, 2026
Meet Lindsey Vonn’s rumoured new fellow Olympian boyfriend, Matthieu Bailet
The Olympic champion – who previously dated Tiger Woods, PK Subban and Diego Osorio – is said to be ‘getting to know’ the ski racer from Nic...
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May 16, 2026
Meet Belmont Cameli, who plays Garrett Graham in Amazon Prime Video’s Off Campus
In the wake of the smash hit Heated Rivalry, Amazon Prime Video’s latest series is creating buzz – so just who is the show’s heartthrob?
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May 16, 2026
After China-US reset, Putin heads to Beijing for Sino-Russian strategic refresh
Latest trip could allow leaders to align positions on recent geopolitical developments days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit.
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May 16, 2026
Rival pro-Palestine, far-right protests in London as 4,000 police deployed
London’s Metropolitan Police drafted more than 4,000 officers over fears that far-right demonstrators may clash with pro-Palestine marchers...
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May 16, 2026
James Orman and Chris So combine with three solid chances at Sha Tin, headlined by Perfectday
James Orman and Chris So Wai-yin will combine with three solid chances at Sha Tin on Sunday, headlined by Perfectday in the first section of...
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May 16, 2026
What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?
Several airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.
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May 16, 2026
Buyers flock to SHKP project in New Territories as home market outlook brightens
SHKP generated more than HK$1 billion after the sale of the 154 flats at Lime Spark last week.
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May 16, 2026
Macroscope | Global stock markets are bubbling along on unjustified optimism
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May 16, 2026
Reflections | How the Chinese did laundry before washing machines: ash ‘soap’, stone beatings
Before chemical detergents and modern equipment, Chinese people kept their clothes clean with little more than river water, wood and ash.
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May 16, 2026
Trump’s Boeing jet deal may help stabilise China-US aerospace ties
Details ranging from specific models, delivery arrangements and how Chinese operators would allocate the 200 planes are still lacking.
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May 16, 2026
China school privacy row as pupil survey asks if parents’ jobs are ‘smelly’, ‘noisy’
Survey launched to coincide with Workers’ Day asks pupils what makes their parents happiest at work, if their job entails overtime.
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May 16, 2026
Hong Kong police officer fires service pistol by mistake at Kai Tak headquarters
No injuries reported in incident that occurred when officer was loading her semi-automatic pistol at about 7.10am.
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May 16, 2026
Opinion | Trump’s China visit hints the ‘2 eyes of the world’ can learn to live together
The twin superpowers may be slowly learning lessons from the ancient rivalry between Rome and Persia.
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May 16, 2026
Human intelligence remains critical in AI era: Singapore minister
Foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan cautions against overdependence on large-language models to solve every problem.
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May 16, 2026
Frankie Lor ‘lucky’ to have Joao Moreira aboard Everyone’s Star at Sha Tin on Sunday
Frankie Lor Fu-chuen is thrilled to have the services of Joao Moreira once again aboard Everyone’s Star as he looks to go one better in the...
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May 16, 2026
Couture craft meets whimsical walls in Laura Cheung’s Lala Curio
Craft traditions inform bespoke wall coverings and collectable objects for the contemporary home at the brand’s Peninsula Hong Kong showroom...
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May 16, 2026
Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable seamless departures
Transport minister counts down to revamped facility’s May 27 launch, saying it will mark a ‘milestone’ that boosts city’s status as aviation...
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May 16, 2026
2 Hong Kong tourists killed, 2 injured in New Zealand car crash
Chinese consulate activates emergency response, pledging full support to the victims and their families.
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May 16, 2026
Bangladesh turns to China for Teesta river project, testing India ties
Bangladesh’s new prime minister has formally asked China to help with a long-delayed river project near the sensitive Siliguri Corridor.
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May 16, 2026
Hong Kong parents warned of choking, injury risks from catapult and tangram toys
Customs also urged retailers to pull products from shelves after seizing 700 sets during operation.
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May 16, 2026
Trump says Isis second in command Abu-Bilal ‘eliminated from battlefield’
American and Nigerian forces had assassinated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a ‘flawlessly executed mission’, the US president said on Truth Social.
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May 16, 2026
Profile | Who is Cha Eun-woo, K-pop idol starring in Netflix K-drama The Wonderfools?
Since his 2014 debut, the ‘Face Genius’ has embodied a fantasy figure in many roles. His latest hits screens as he performs military service...
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May 16, 2026
Malaysian police probe reports of Jho Low’s secret 1MDB meetings in Kuala Lumpur
An online portal news portal quoted sources as claiming that Low attended the meetings under the protection of the Chinese delegation.
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May 16, 2026
The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final Fifa World Cup
Two best players of their generation prepare to make history this summer, 20 years after their first appearances at football’s biggest tourn...
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May 16, 2026
Japan’s ‘ibasho’ sense of belonging helps disaster survivors heal, study finds
Research into the 2011 earthquake and tsunami shows fostering social connection and purpose helps survivors rebuild and staves off dementia.
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May 16, 2026
Residents of historic Hong Kong village run out of options as evictions loom
Tin Sam Tsuen set to be levelled to give way to Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen New Development Area as part of Northern Metropolis megaproject.
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May 16, 2026
Have Chinese defence firms broken the sniper rifle range record
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May 16, 2026
Man in his 70s dies after falling on board bus in Hong Kong
Emergency personnel took man to hospital, where he was certified dead.
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May 16, 2026
Czech police recover medieval saint’s 800-year-old skull encased in concrete
The 35-year-old suspect told police he objected to the public display of human remains and had planned to throw the skull into a river.
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May 16, 2026
Letters | Making Hong Kong home for mainland Chinese students a work in progress
Readers discuss ways to build a sense of belonging for talent retention, plans to extend MTR South Island line, and a teacher’s role in supp...
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May 16, 2026
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