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March 26, 2026
Police hotline ‘busy’, resident testifies in Tai Po fire hearing
On fourth day of hearing, residents say piles of discarded materials seen outside first building that caught fire, and police hotline was ‘b...
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March 26, 2026
Enact special law to send warships to Hormuz, ex-adviser tells Japan PM
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March 26, 2026
Swimmer McEvoy says ‘zero dollars’ for new world record at China Open ‘ludicrous’
Paris Olympic champion compares situation with what winners at much-criticised Enhanced Games in May will earn.
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March 26, 2026
Style Edit: Sotheby’s Hong Kong presents a history of abstract art
From ancient artefacts to Joan Mitchell and Mark Rothko, “Beyond the Abstract” is the most sweeping survey of abstract art ever shown in Gre...
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March 26, 2026
Chinese satellite performs landmark refuelling test in low Earth orbit
‘Octopus tentacle’ robotic arm is a commercial project designed to extend the lifespan of spacecraft.
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March 26, 2026
Legal Tales | Innuendo and implication: just a joke or risk of defamation in Hong Kong?
Where is the line between humour and harm? A wink or knowing pause alone may be enough to land you in legal trouble.
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March 26, 2026
Opinion | Life in Iran illustrates shifting realities amid US-Israel war
Instead of panicking, Iranians are asking different questions and making new strategic considerations.
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March 26, 2026
Why China’s humanoid robots are still waiting for their ‘ChatGPT moment’
Limited training data and unresolved hardware challenges continue to hold back humanoid robots from mass adoption, say experts.
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March 26, 2026
Singapore’s green fuel levy on air travellers delayed over Iran war
The tax, which depends on the class of travel or length of flight, will now be rolled out on October 1.
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March 26, 2026
Boy, 7, is youngest professional rally car driver in China, starts racing at age 1
‘Obsessed’ youngster who started racing on a simulator as a toddler graduates to fuel-powered vehicles, aims to become world champion.
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March 26, 2026
CLP to raise fuel cost adjustment next month, first increase in more than a year
Hong Kong’s largest electricity supplier attributes rise to changes in actual fuel prices following start of US-Israel war against Iran.
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March 26, 2026
Warning over mould and infections as Hong Kong set for more damp days
Elderly and residents with chronic illness especially at risk, doctor and community activist say, after relative humidity hits 100 per cent...
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March 26, 2026
Mouthing Off | Why Noma chef Rene Redzepi’s downfall won’t spark a restaurant revolution
Redzepi’s abuse at Noma is inexcusable but a #MeToo-style movement is unlikely among restaurant staff accustomed to pressure-cooker kitchens...
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March 26, 2026
Asian Champions League Elite: Iran’s Tractor FC in line for Saudi quarter-final
Jeddah will host western zone play-offs rescheduled because of the Middle Eastern war on April 13-14, as well as the tournament’s final stag...
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March 26, 2026
The Iran war and China’s ‘petroyuan’: a new era for global oil markets?
Disruptions from the war could accelerate a shift in the oil trade, threatening the US dollar’s long-held dominance, analysts say.
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March 26, 2026
What Japan’s missile plan for a remote Pacific island reveals
The deployment is a response to China’s military activity near Minamitorishima, a defence ministry researcher says.
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March 26, 2026
A new monograph celebrates the storied legacy of shoemaker Roger Vivier
The book takes you inside the world of the brand, and its launch coincided with the opening of Maison Vivier, a restored hotel particulier i...
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March 26, 2026
Hong Kong sculptor Gamzar turns iron and bamboo into art
The artist transforms contrasting materials into delicate sculptural installations, channelling design, craft and memories of the city’s ind...
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March 25, 2026
Chinese nationals, firms charged in US with smuggling AI chips, drug trafficking
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March 25, 2026
Lukashenko greeted by Kim Jong-un on Belarus leader’s first visit to North Korea
Both nations have helped Russia in the Ukraine war, with Pyongyang providing troops and Minsk serving as a launchpad for the 2022 invasion.
South China Morning Post
March 25, 2026
Editorial | Local schools’ outreach to overseas students a boost for education hub goal
Allowing semi-private schools to offer places to fee-paying non-local students will help Hong Kong grow as a market for overseas education.
South China Morning Post
March 25, 2026
The world’s burning but ‘people just want to dance’, says Sadler’s Wells co-CEO
How do you make a cultural district out of a dumping ground for fridges? Ask the artistic director of Sadler’s Wells theatre in London.
South China Morning Post
March 25, 2026
Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Flynn for US$1.2 million
The ex-national security adviser pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about conversations with a Russian diplomat but was later pardoned.
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March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026
Editorial | Community preparation is key as Hong Kong braces for extreme weather
As the city explores green infrastructure and AI forecasting as mitigation solutions, residents must also take up the mantle of safety.
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March 25, 2026
Trump to skip major annual conservative gathering for first time in decade
US president will miss the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas this week due to the Iran conflict, the White House said...
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March 25, 2026
Why China’s Iran war strategy is working – and may even be an opportunity
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March 25, 2026
Opinion | Why Bangladesh could be last hurrah for Asia’s development model
The question is not if AI will eventually reach developing countries’ factories – it is whether anyone will build those factories at all.
South China Morning Post
March 25, 2026
French court finds Swiss Islamic scholar Ramadan guilty of rape
Tariq Ramadan, a former Oxford University professor, was sentenced by a Paris court to 18 years in prison for the rape of 3 women.
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March 25, 2026
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The culture of America is vibrant, varied and vast. Find out what's happening in the US right here, from music and film to social movements...
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March 25, 2026
Asian-Americans say they are still seen as foreign, study finds
Survey shows more than half face ‘perpetual foreigner’ bias, with higher stress levels and exclusion across daily life.
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March 25, 2026
US offers up to US$3 million bounty for information on finances of Haiti gangs
Bounties have previously focused on individual gang leaders. Washington has designated Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as terrorist organisations.
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March 25, 2026
Savannah Guthrie in TV interview appeals for help finding her missing mother
NBC said the interview with its Today host, Guthrie’s first since her mother was reported missing on February 1, will be broadcast this week...
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March 25, 2026
New records in Trump documents case ‘raise concerns over business conflict’
Some of the documents were ‘so sensitive that only six people in the entire US government had access to them’, said Democrat Jamie Raskin.
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March 25, 2026
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan for war in Middle East, issues own demands
‘Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met,’ Iranian state television quoted an official as saying.
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March 25, 2026
Breaking | Xi-Trump summit: White House locks in new dates in mid May
White House says Trump also to host Chinese leader in Washington later this year.
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March 25, 2026
Meta and Google liable for US$3 million damages in social media addiction trial
The case in Los Angeles involves a 20-year-old woman who said she became addicted to the apps at a young age because of their design.
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March 25, 2026
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, from Florida, allegedly fired bullets at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home on March 8.
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March 25, 2026
Lost remains of French musketeer d’Artagnan may have been found in Dutch church
DNA testing is under way to verify the skeleton. D’Artagnan, fictionalised in Alexandre Dumas’ novel The Three Musketeers, died in 1673.
South China Morning Post
March 25, 2026
Ex-nurse enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally, 63, formally steps into the role after an abuse scandal led to the departure of her predecessor Justin Welby.
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March 25, 2026
Danny Shum dominates Happy Valley with four-timer as Hugh Bowman continues Derby-winning ways
Danny Shum Chap-shing dominated Happy Valley with a four-timer on Wednesday night, while Hugh Bowman carried on his Hong Kong Derby-winning...
South China Morning Post
March 25, 2026
Hong Kong holds onto Art Basel crown for 5 more years thanks to new deal
Galleries at preview also say global uncertainties have prompted collectors to take greater interest in works able to retain value.
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March 25, 2026
Airbus wins Chinese airline’s 101-plane order in victory over Boeing
China Eastern Airlines said it would take delivery of the A320neo aircraft, worth US$15.8 billion, between 2028 and 2032.
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March 25, 2026
Should China be worried about Japan’s maritime force overhaul?
Reform reflects shift towards quasi-carrier operations and preparations for potential conflict with Beijing, Chinese analysts say.
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March 25, 2026
BBC appoints ex-Google chief Matt Brittin as director general
The appointment comes as the British broadcaster faces a US$10 billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump.
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March 25, 2026
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park uses AI to track, enrich lives of giant pandas, monkeys
Theme park also reports a surge in overseas visitors over winter, fuelled by a 60 per cent jump in long-haul arrivals from UK, US and Austra...
South China Morning Post
March 25, 2026
Trump names CEOs of Meta, Nvidia to 13-member science and tech council
The council, which also includes Oracle’s Larry Ellison and Google co-founder Sergey Brin, will weigh in on AI policy and other issues.
South China Morning Post
March 25, 2026
Semicon China: AI, packaging set to drive country’s chip industry growth
China on track to account for nearly half of world wafer capacity in two years, organiser of world’s largest chip industry trade show says.
South China Morning Post
March 25, 2026
Hong Kong’s The Chairman, Wing take top spots in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
The 2026 edition saw a strong showing from Chinese restaurants in the top 10, with representatives from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau...
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March 25, 2026