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June 14, 2025
Minnesota former house speaker and husband killed in political shooting
Former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, while a second lawmaker and his wife were shot and wounded.
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June 14, 2025
India orders inspection of Air India Boeing 787s following crash
The aviation regulator ordered Air India to conduct additional checks, including assessments of certain take-off parameters and engine tests...
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June 14, 2025
My Take | Misuse of AI risks harming public confidence in the justice system
Judges around the world are being presented with arguments based on non-existent court judgments. More must be done to prevent such abuses.
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June 14, 2025
Should Hong Kong hit luxury homeowners with heavier fines for illegal works?
Lawmaker warns HK$110,000 penalty for two property owners at luxury estate ‘not a good message’ for public.
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June 14, 2025
2025 National Games: real-name ticket system may be used, Hong Kong office says
Yeung Tak-keung of National Games Coordination Office also says tickets to range in price from a few dozen Hong Kong dollars up to about HK$...
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June 14, 2025
What next for He Jiankui, the human gene editor locked in limbo?
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June 14, 2025
Wunderbar bounces back to top form with slashing Class Two win at Sha Tin
Known as the only horse to have beaten superstar Ka Ying Rising, talented sprinter Wunderbar bounced back from a string of out-of-character...
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June 14, 2025
Wong waves goodbye to 7lb claim after bagging his maiden Sha Tin turf double
Ellis Wong Chi-wang continued his red-hot streak and out-rode his 7lb claim thanks to his first Sha Tin turf double aboard Aerovolanic and J...
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June 14, 2025
Chinese brain implant reaches landmark clinical trial with operation on amputee
Patient learns to control a cursor after device inserted in his brain, raising prospects for further tests.
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June 14, 2025
Canada to mine more amid geopolitical tensions: former minister Bill Morneau
Former finance minister says Canada has a stake in the US-China discussions, particularly when it comes to export controls over rare earths.
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June 14, 2025
Exclusive | Is this the end of summer US study trips for Chinese children?
Many parents are rethinking plans for their children as new visa rules and bilateral hostilities take their toll.
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June 14, 2025
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The latest news, politics and current affairs from Russia & Central Asia.
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June 14, 2025
Ukraine halts Russian troops’ advance in Sumy region, Zelensky says
Russia has intensified attacks in Ukraine’s northeast, announcing plans to create a so-called ‘buffer zone’ in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
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June 14, 2025
Hong Kong’s 1980s nightlife culture dazzles again at old Club Bboss site
Big Boss Generation revives the old club’s huge dance floor, enticing locals and visitors with a glimpse of the go-go ‘80s nightclub scene.
South China Morning Post
June 14, 2025
Bailee Brown makes comeback as Hong Kong triathletes compete in Taizhou race
Head coach Andrew Wright content with city team’s showing in Taizhou, Wong Tsz-to and Cade Wright both claim top-10 finishes.
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June 14, 2025
Canada’s Sikhs, outraged by Modi G7 invitation, plan to protest
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Modi, although India is not a G7 member, to attend the summit that starts on Sunday as a guest.
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June 14, 2025
In human rights talks, EU warns of ‘deterioration’ of basic freedoms in China
Brussels cites ‘interference’ in Dalai Lama succession plan and jailed Uygur and Tibetan activists as examples of erosion of freedoms.
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June 14, 2025
Over 600 evacuated as Myanmar military fights anti-coup forces
Myanmar has been fighting a many-sided civil war since the military snatched power in a 2021 coup, leaving more than 3.5 million people disp...
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June 14, 2025
Is your dog or cat ruining your sleep? Experts on bed-sharing pros and cons
Many owners emotionally benefit from their pet sharing their bed, but they can disrupt sleep – sometimes without their humans’ knowledge.
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June 14, 2025
Activist investor David Webb awarded MBE for contributions to Hong Kong
Webb says he is touched by tributes over the last few months as he prepares for ‘final battle’ with late-stage cancer.
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June 14, 2025
Xi urges Communist Party to learn from pioneer of China’s economic planning
Xi Jinping marks birthday of Chen Yun, key figure behind China’s first five-year plan, as party prepares to discuss new strategic blueprint.
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June 14, 2025
Trump military parade set for Washington, while protests are planned around US
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June 14, 2025
Meet model Molly Sims’ husband, former Netflix chairman Scott Stuber
Before his marriage to Las Vegas star Sims, Stuber was briefly married to Star Trek actress Rachel Nichols – he shares 3 children with Sims,...
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June 14, 2025
Kind China pupils rush to help crashed delivery rider, pick up scattered lunchboxes
Grateful food delivery rider ‘completely moved’ by Good Samaritan kids as online observers say youngsters ‘give hope to society’.
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June 14, 2025
Hayes brothers and Clark combine as War Machine lands the Stradbroke
War Machine lived up to his name with an explosive display to win the Group One Stradbroke Handicap (1,400m) at Eagle Farm for the Hayes bro...
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June 14, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia meet to resolve border dispute, avoid clashes
Both armies said they acted in self-defence when their troops exchanged fire on May 28 at a border area where one Cambodian soldier was kill...
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June 14, 2025
Hong Kong to explore need for new law covering building repairs by landlords
Retiring head of Urban Renewal Authority Wai Chi-sing says study will look into creating new statutory body to supervise building restoratio...
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June 14, 2025
Hong Kong pop diva Karen Mok picks up HK$85 million luxury flat in Mid-Levels
That transaction reflects how wealthy investors are continuing to snap up luxury homes in Hong Kong at a bargain.
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June 14, 2025
Hong Kong restaurants may start testing alternatives to plastics in next 2 months
Food containers among items in second phase of single-use plastics ban, as environment minister first looks to gauge feedback.
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June 14, 2025
Hong Kong girl, 15, arrested over ‘space oil’ after dad alerts police
Man reports daughter after learning she tried smoking the anaesthetic with classmate, who is also wanted by police, insider says.
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June 14, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo to play in Hong Kong? City to host Saudi Super Cup
Portuguese superstar could figure in four-team competition at Hong Kong Stadium in August.
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June 14, 2025
What’s next for Mark Hamill? Star Wars legend on movies, Maga and Malibu
Mark Hamill’s 2025 includes The Life of Chuck, The Long Walk and a SpongeBob sequel. But he really just wants a normal America again.
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June 14, 2025
Finland accuses Russia-linked crew of damaging undersea power cable
Finnish authorities have accused senior officers of a Russia-linked vessel of offences related to the damage of undersea power cables last y...
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June 14, 2025
India on path to weapons self-sufficiency but still lags behind China: experts
Even as India focuses on developing indigenous defence capabilities, experts say it needs to build up its arsenal to prepare for ‘two-front...
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June 14, 2025
Macroscope | How the obsession with risky assets is putting global finance in peril
From the speculative frenzy over digital assets to the assault on bond markets, the next financial crisis will be self-inflicted.
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June 14, 2025
Van Morrison has more songs than he can release, but he’s not giving up
Van Morrison is making more music than ever. On his latest album, Remembering Now, he’s catching up on songs that he recorded years ago.
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June 14, 2025
All eyes on China-Brazil radio telescope mission to explore dark energy
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June 14, 2025
China scenic site seeks dancing ‘savages’ for US$70 daily, requires eating raw food
Nature reserve wants physically fit people who will ‘make purring noises’ for tourists, only speak if asked for toilet directions.
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June 14, 2025
Homebuyers snap up Deep Water Pavilia flats amid discounts, low interest rates
As of 1pm, 75 of the 138 flats on offer at the New World-led luxury residential project in Wong Chuk Hang had been sold.
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June 14, 2025
ONE Championship: Naito demands Takeru bout – ‘I’m underrated, he’s overrated’
Japanese up-and-comer wants bout with compatriot at ONE 173, when promotion returns to Tokyo in November.
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June 14, 2025
Why are mainland Chinese tourists posing in front of MTR stations in Hong Kong?
On the RedNote social media platform alone, #HongKongMTR has about 110 million views. The reason is not so black and white.
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June 14, 2025
Opinion | Israel’s interception of Madleen raises legal concerns over aid blockade
International law outlines strict conditions for blockades, highlighting potential violations in the recent interception of a humanitarian a...
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June 14, 2025
Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks warnings for Philippines
However, a ‘delicate balance’ should still be maintained to avoid any escalation, analysts warn.
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June 14, 2025
Hong Kong Instagram influencer pleads for release of father arrested in Cambodia
In a letter to Cambodia’s premier, Stephanie Cheng, known as Laparasian on Instagram, says her father is in urgent need of medical care.
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June 14, 2025
Hong Kong’s mediation centre open to developed nations, Western countries
Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung assures centre’s services available to all despite developing nations being its founding members.
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June 14, 2025
Taiwan war game triggers US questions over island’s ‘will to fight’
The exercise simulating a 2030 assault by the PLA highlighted ‘systemic weaknesses’ that may make America more reluctant to intervene.
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June 14, 2025
Japanese woman finds underwear-clad boss in her bed, calmly leaves, calls police
‘Pervert’ superior at work stages multiple similar break-ins at the same woman’s flat, is arrested by police.
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June 14, 2025
With death toll at 279, Air India crash is 2nd worst plane disaster this century
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June 14, 2025
As Israel strikes Iran, is regime change the ultimate target?
Netanyahu tells Iranians their ‘day of liberation is near’ as Israeli strikes target Iran’s nuclear sites and military prestige.
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June 14, 2025