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January 4, 2026
UK’s Starmer says ousting him would lead to chaos, far-right government
Starmer has the worst satisfaction rating of any UK prime minister of the past half century, polling even worse than former Tory leader Liz...
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January 4, 2026
Hong Kong ranked fourth for ‘post-Covid air transit connectivity in Asia-Pacific’
Researchers in Taiwan assess competitive positions of 16 major hub airports in region before and after pandemic.
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January 4, 2026
Hong Kong ranked fourth for ‘post-Covid air transit connectivity in Asia-Pacific’
Researchers in Taiwan assess competitive positions of 16 major hub airports in region before and after pandemic.
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January 4, 2026
Singer among 3 held as HK$7.7 million drugs seized from Hong Kong village house
Sources identify singer as Kris Law, who rose to fame in 2018 on ViuTV’s reality show “Good Night Show – King Maker”.
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January 4, 2026
Rights group says 16 dead in Iran protests, government clashes
Iran’s police chief told state media that security forces had been targeting protest leaders for arrest over the previous two days.
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January 4, 2026
Rights group says 16 dead in Iran protests, government clashes
Iran’s police chief told state media that security forces had been targeting protest leaders for arrest over the previous two days.
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January 4, 2026
Hongkonger who allegedly posed as officer held over burglaries aimed at elderly
Man, 50, held over three burglaries that occurred in December in Cheung Sha Wan, Sham Shui Po and Tuen Mun.
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January 4, 2026
Maduro capture: is the US trying to grab control of the global oil market?
Removal of Venezuelan leader could be part of US effort to regain global pricing power as petrodollar system comes under strain: analysts.
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
Maduro capture: is the US trying to grab control of the global oil market?
Removal of Venezuelan leader could be part of US effort to regain global pricing power as petrodollar system comes under strain: analysts.
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
Maduro capture: is the US trying to grab control of the global oil market?
Removal of Venezuelan leader could be part of US effort to regain global pricing power as petrodollar system comes under strain: analysts.
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
Will Beijing look to US capture of Nicolas Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?
Analysts say US operation should serve as warning to separatist forces in Taiwan following PLA drills targeting the island’s leadership.
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
Will Beijing look to US capture of Nicolas Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?
Analysts say US operation should serve as warning to separatist forces in Taiwan following PLA drills targeting the island’s leadership.
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
Fury’s back and getting ready to ‘punch men in the face and get paid for it’
Tyson Fury getting back in the ring a year after announcing that he was quitting boxing.
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January 4, 2026
Suspicious bets on Maduro’s removal raise eyebrows as user nets over US$400,000
User set up account on online prediction platform eight days ago and made series of wagers predicting US action against Venezuela.
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January 4, 2026
Suspicious bets on Maduro’s removal raise eyebrows as user nets over US$400,000
User set up account on online prediction platform eight days ago and made series of wagers predicting US action against Venezuela.
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
Opinion | Why reducing AI harm requires more than tech firms’ empty promises
Real action incurs real cost, which is why incentives and regulatory frameworks for tech firms matter.
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
Opinion | Why reducing AI harm requires more than tech firms’ empty promises
Real action incurs real cost, which is why incentives and regulatory frameworks for tech firms matter.
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January 4, 2026
Hong Kong fire-displaced residents told to leave youth hostels by end of January
Home and Youth Affairs Bureau says affected residents can move to transitional housing or use government’s HK$150,000 rental subsidy.
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January 4, 2026
Hong Kong records 72% jump in mainland Chinese tourists over long New Year break
659,090 mainland visitors entered Hong Kong between New Year’s Eve and Saturday, accounting for 79 per cent of total 836,544 tourist arrival...
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January 4, 2026
Hong Kong records 72% jump in mainland Chinese tourists over long New Year break
659,090 mainland visitors entered Hong Kong between New Year’s Eve and Saturday, accounting for 79 per cent of total 836,544 tourist arrival...
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January 4, 2026
US ‘kill line’ shocks Chinese social media as economic woes shatter illusions
Rush of posts on ordinary Americans’ financial fragility upends long-held views of prosperous US, prompts comparisons with Chinese situation...
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January 4, 2026
US ‘kill line’ shocks Chinese social media as economic woes shatter illusions
Rush of posts on ordinary Americans’ financial fragility upends long-held views of prosperous US, prompts comparisons with Chinese situation...
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
US ‘kill line’ shocks Chinese social media as economic woes shatter illusions
Rush of posts on ordinary Americans’ financial fragility upends long-held views of prosperous US, prompts comparisons with Chinese situation...
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
Passengers made 30 million trips in 2025 with Hong Kong’s high-speed rail line
MTR Corporation also says cumulative patronage since service launch in September 2018 recently surpassed 100 million passenger journeys.
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January 4, 2026
Passengers made 30 million trips in 2025 with Hong Kong’s high-speed rail line
MTR Corporation also says cumulative patronage since service launch in September 2018 recently surpassed 100 million passenger journeys.
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January 4, 2026
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January 4, 2026
Malaysia, EU threaten action against X, Grok AI for offensive images
Malaysian authorities said they are investigating images produced by Grok after complaints about the misuse of AI to manipulate images of wo...
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January 4, 2026
Malaysia, EU threaten action against X, Grok AI for offensive images
Malaysian authorities said they are investigating images produced by Grok after complaints about the misuse of AI to manipulate images of wo...
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January 4, 2026
‘I thought of pushing wife out window’: Hong Kong fire survivors recount escape
Blaze at Mei Yue House of Shek Kip Mei Estate leaves one dead, eight others injured.
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January 4, 2026
‘I thought of pushing wife out window’: Hong Kong fire survivors recount escape
Blaze at Mei Yue House of Shek Kip Mei Estate leaves one dead, eight others injured.
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January 4, 2026
Guyon extends hot form with double as Newnham unveils smart debut winner
French star Maxime Guyon kept up his stellar form on his short-term stint in Hong Kong with another Sha Tin double courtesy of The Concentra...
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January 4, 2026
Hong Kong teen eyes Davis Cup role, junior grand slam joy after ATP Tour debut
Kai Thompson overcomes nerves to deliver encouraging performance against world No 88 Emilio Nava at Victoria Park Tennis Centre.
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January 4, 2026
‘Straddle the middle ground’: Europe’s hard choice over US attacks on Venezuela
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January 4, 2026
‘Straddle middle ground’: Europeans’ hard choice over US attacks on Venezuela
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
‘Straddle middle ground’: Europeans’ hard choice over US attacks on Venezuela
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January 4, 2026
Retirees and social media stars prove it is never too late to go viral
Robert and May Leong, 82 and 70 years old, have been posting online since 2022, and their quirky dance and comedy reels have found wide appe...
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
Retirees and social media stars prove it is never too late to go viral
Robert and May Leong, 82 and 70 years old, have been posting online since 2022, and their quirky dance and comedy reels have found wide appe...
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January 4, 2026
Sagacious Life one of two Mile options for Purton after fighting Sha Tin victory
Brazilian import Sagacious Life leapt into contention for Zac Purton’s Classic Mile ride of choice after continuing a strong start to his Ho...
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January 4, 2026
War in Sudan: drone strikes cut power supply in oil-rich south
Over the past week, some 15,000 people have been displaced from the region, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration.
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
War in Sudan: drone strikes cut power supply in oil-rich south
Over the past week, some 15,000 people have been displaced from the region, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration.
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January 4, 2026
Stellar Express runs riot in G3 feature to keep Size marching up the table
John Size continued his ominous march towards the top of the trainers’ premiership after another double at Sha Tin on Sunday, headlined by S...
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January 4, 2026
Are stars like Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter making smoking cool again?
Smoking is all over pop star imagery and lyrics, but its revival as a glamorous accessory faces pushback from experts.
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January 4, 2026
China mum shares kid’s recovery from underdeveloped hip joint, gets online support
Young child’s struggle to walk after malformed joint diagnosis is charted on social media by her mother; video clips get more than a million...
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January 4, 2026
Portugal’s 11 presidential candidates debate migration, instability
A government package of labour reforms, a major strike, and a law permitting euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide will also land on the pr...
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January 4, 2026
For Shanghai’s elderly, dancing ‘makes us feel we still have value’
Shanghai’s elderly are flocking to the city’s dance halls for exercise, socialising and entertainment, with some venues open as early as 6am...
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January 4, 2026
For Shanghai’s elderly, dancing ‘makes us feel we still have value’
Shanghai’s elderly are flocking to the city’s dance halls for exercise, socialising and entertainment, with some venues open as early as 6am...
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January 4, 2026
‘It’s paying off’: India spreads its trade bets to beat Trump’s 50% tariff
With exports hitting a record US$825 billion and a spate of new trade pacts, India is finding success diversifying away from the US.
South China Morning Post
January 4, 2026
‘It’s paying off’: India spreads its trade bets to beat Trump’s 50% tariff
With exports hitting a record US$825 billion and a spate of new trade pacts, India is finding success diversifying away from the US.
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January 4, 2026
Opinion | How Hong Kong can work with Hainan to ease entry to China’s market
Jointly designed customs rules could be used in pilot schemes to smooth the customs process for international business.
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January 4, 2026