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November 24, 2025
Jimmy Cliff, reggae icon and ‘cultural giant’, dies at 81
The Jamaican singer along with Bob Marley popularised reggae, ska and rocksteady. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
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November 24, 2025
‘Issues remain’: US-Ukraine talks advance, but Europe cautious on Russia deal
Trump hails ‘big progress’ in talks, while Germany confirms US plan was modified with Nato and territorial demands removed.
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November 24, 2025
Developing | Xi, Trump hold rare call as Taiwan tensions flare after Japan’s warning
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November 24, 2025
Nuclear tech milestone: China’s supercritical generator connects to grid
Supercritical carbon dioxide power system in southwest China is the world’s first commercial unit of its kind.
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November 24, 2025
Amazon faces Italian probe over alleged smuggling of Chinese goods
Prosecutors suspect Chinese goods bypass EU customs via unknown channels to avoid Italian tax, then sold on Amazon.
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November 24, 2025
Coach Eddie Jones tells his Japanese rugby players to beef up after bruising tour
Australian says he wants to see those who hope to play for national side to work harder, says his team can make last four of next World Cup.
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November 24, 2025
‘Everyone was startled’: Thai woman ‘wakes up’ in coffin before cremation
Woman wakes in coffin before cremation; organ donation attempt by her brother halted by missing death certificate.
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November 24, 2025
Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers apply for cross-border entry scheme into Hong Kong
Only 1,700 will be picked by computer balloting on Sunday, with successful applicants able to drive into Hong Kong from December 23.
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November 24, 2025
China-Japan ties deteriorate; airlines cancel flights: SCMP daily highlights
From Beijing-Tokyo tensions escalating to China strengthens its global drone dominance, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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November 24, 2025
South Korea’s Lee warns of ‘dangerous situation’ with North
Lee urges dialogue with North Korea amid hostile relations and potential ‘accidental’ clashes.
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November 24, 2025
8 arrested in Philippine flood control scandal, but will ‘big fish’ get away?
Analysts say the real test will be whether investigators confront the deeper networks alleged to underpin the corruption scandal.
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November 24, 2025
Youth unfulfilled: job opportunities in China’s senior-care sector go untapped
Amid booming opportunities in the care economy as China’s population gets older, new graduates express concerns over low wages and unfamilia...
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November 24, 2025
Venezuela rejects US ‘terrorist’ label for ‘nonexistent’ Cartel de los Soles
The Venezuelan government brand the claim a ‘ridiculous fabrication’ and regime-change ploy.
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November 24, 2025
US lab unveils ‘fully open’ AI models in challenge to China’s dominance
By publishing training data and pipelines, the Allen Institute for AI hopes its Olmo models can win trust – and chip away at China’s lead.
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November 24, 2025
Hong Kong may ban 2 ‘subversive’ groups based in Canada and Taiwan
City may use national security law to target Canada-based ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and Taiwan-based ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.
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November 24, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers coach Billups to enter plea in rigged poker games case
NBA hall of famer accused of conspiring with the mafia, charged with fraud, money-laundering conspiracy. Billups has denied the charges.
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November 24, 2025
US senator demands answers to Trump’s TikTok divestiture plan
Ed Markey questions Trump’s executive order to sell ByteDance-owned TikTok to US investors, demanding clarity on algorithm control and secur...
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November 24, 2025
Opinion | As Trump casts a pall over Cop30, China’s quiet leadership inspires hope
The Global North is failing to deliver on its climate pledges while Beijing patiently lays the groundwork for a greener future.
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November 24, 2025
Ne Zha animated collaboration set to air as US-China frictions ease
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November 24, 2025
Breaking | Hong Kong football bosses confirm Westwood departure, sides ‘parting ways’
Ashley Westwood’s days were numbered after the disappointing loss to Singapore ended Hong Kong’s hopes of reaching the Asian Cup finals.
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November 24, 2025
Israeli generals dismissed over failures from Hamas’ deadly attack
The firings come amid growing pressure for an inquiry and revelations of systemic military flaws to prevent the October 7, 2023, assault.
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November 24, 2025
Chinese airlines cancel flights on 12 Japan routes as tensions continue to rise
The carriers had already received refund requests for hundreds of thousands of flight bookings to Japan amid a growing diplomatic row.
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November 24, 2025
ITF beach tennis event in Hong Kong piques interest among residents
As international stars praise the city’s conditions, Hongkongers express interest but face hurdles joining the growing sport.
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November 24, 2025
Taiwan’s KMT seeks to change law to allow mainland-born spouses to hold office
Current law requires elected officials to prove they renounced their former citizenship – which is impossible for those born on the mainland...
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November 24, 2025
Hong Kong police search for missing elderly man, 87, with dementia
Leung Woon-yew was last seen at around 11am on Sunday in Shan King Estate, police say.
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November 24, 2025
‘Wronged’ Singapore driver blames hackers for racist slur on car display
Investigations are under way after the text for the driver’s car display system repeatedly flashed the message ‘F*** Chinese’.
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November 24, 2025
Bollywood mourns ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra, Indian cinema legend, dead at 89
Famed for his action roles and enduring charisma, Dharmendra leaves a legacy of over 250 films.
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November 24, 2025
Women who eat lots of ultra-processed food at more risk of precancerous polyps
New research finds that women who regularly eat high amounts of UPFs are at a significantly higher risk of developing an adenoma.
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November 24, 2025
Russia academy breaks up with China naval institute chief scientist under probe
Chinese headquarters of Russian Academy of Engineering says it is taking note of case against Guo Wei, who is accused of ‘faked’ credentials...
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November 24, 2025
Alibaba’s Cainiao expands service in Africa as demand for China goods surges
The logistics arm of Alibaba is rolling out its small-parcel service in more parts of Africa to tap growing demand for made-in-China goods.
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November 24, 2025
Hong Kong waste paper scavenger, 79, killed in coach accident at busy junction
Coach was turning left from Sai Yee Street into Argyle Street when it hit the 79-year-old woman.
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November 24, 2025
Standard Chartered faces US$2.7 billion 1MDB suit in Singapore
The lawsuit alleges Standard Chartered enabled acts of fraud leading to US$2.7 billion in losses over a decade. The bank plans to appeal.
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November 24, 2025
‘Flood after flood’ hits Thailand and Vietnam, with Malaysia next in line
Scores have died and entire communities displaced as a late-season monsoon surge overwhelms fragile flood-management systems.
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November 24, 2025
Hong Kong and Malaysian firms launch tokenised AI infrastructure fund
‘World’s first’ global-grade AI infrastructure tokenised fund gives investors access to growing demand from Asean: Tykhe and Skyvast.
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November 24, 2025
Beijing blasts Japan’s ‘extremely dangerous’ missile deployment near Taiwan
Tokyo’s defence minister says preparation for medium-range, surface-to-air missile deployment at Yonaguni Island is ‘progressing steadily’.
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November 24, 2025
China’s CXMT challenges Samsung, SK Hynix with cutting-edge DDR5 AI memory chips
CXMT’s new DDR5 chips reached speeds of up to 8,000 megabits per second and had a maximum die capacity of 24 gigabits.
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November 24, 2025
Animal print interiors: expert tips on how to keep them classy
Long tied to glamour and excess, animal prints are back – here’s how to use them to add energy and character to modern homes.
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November 24, 2025
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November 24, 2025
China businesswoman sells lotus roots to repay US$700,000 debt after living lavishly
Bankrupt fruit entrepreneur swaps swanky villa, driver and housekeepers for back-breaking farm work; refuses to complain about hardship.
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November 24, 2025
Ex-UK PM Cameron urges prostate cancer screening after diagnosis
The former PM calls for targeted screening to save lives from prostate cancer, the UK’s most common male cancer with 55,000 annual cases.
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November 24, 2025
Review | Hong Kong-invented electronic tap shoes take first steps in imaginative show
Time will tell if the shoes, created in Hong Kong and used in the dance performance The Next Movement, will spur a major evolution for tap.
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November 24, 2025
Hong Kong to sharpen competitive edge by applying plenum’s guidance: John Lee
City leader urges public to study fourth plenary session’s spirit to help in advancing nation’s modernisation.
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November 24, 2025
The China factor behind Trump’s decision to upgrade Saudi air power
The deal swaps F-35 jets for ‘guardrails’ on Chinese tech in the Gulf, analysts say – with Israel assured its military edge is safe.
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November 24, 2025
Hong Kong must act to stop athletics talent drain, says former record holder
Alan Cheung, who broke the city 110m hurdles record in 1996, then quit the sport, wants more government backing for track and field.
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November 24, 2025
ONE Championship: Andrade ready to ‘answer a lot of questions’ in Bangkok
Ahead of ONE Fight Night 38 next month, Brazilian credits technical training at gym in São Paulo with improvements in his performance.
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November 24, 2025
As Yiu mulls Bubble distance, every HKIR feature could boast its defending champ
The Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) lead-up meeting is in the bag and after the mouthwatering events of Sunday, we’re faced wi...
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November 24, 2025
Legacy of Vogue Italia’s Franca Sozzani honoured at inaugural Franca Fund Gala
Co-hosted by Anna Wintour, the event included a fundraising auction and drew guests including Gisele Bündchen and Miuccia Prada.
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November 24, 2025
China strengthens global drone dominance with record orders at Dubai Airshow
The country already dominates global patent applications for drones, one report shows, and manufacturers are rapidly expanding overseas.
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November 24, 2025
Alibaba’s Qwen chatbot sets record by topping 10 million downloads in debut week
Powered by Alibaba Cloud’s open-source model family of the same name, Qwen is the firm’s most significant foray into the consumer AI market.
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November 24, 2025