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April 21, 2026
Third lawmaker quits, as wave of scandal swamps US Congress
The Florida Democrat is accused of diverting millions of dollars in federal disaster funds for political purposes.
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April 21, 2026
Weinstein preyed on aspiring US actress, court told in rape retrial
The Hollywood mogul took advantage of Jessica Mann by enticing her with a film role she had no chance of getting, prosecutors say.
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April 21, 2026
Israel jails soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon
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April 21, 2026
Trump’s pick for Fed chief, calls for ‘regime change’ at US central bank
The remarks were made at a contentious confirmation hearing, which took place amid a criminal probe of current chair Jerome Powell.
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April 21, 2026
Zhao Xintong sets up showdown with Ding Junhui at snooker world championships
A record 11 Chinese players qualified for the main draw, with He Guoqiang facing Ronnie O’Sullivan and Neil Robertson taking on Pang Junxu.
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April 21, 2026
Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge
Congressional resistance, war costs and industrial limits could constrain ambitions, even as Beijing expands its naval capacity.
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April 21, 2026
Number of Hong Kong school leavers seeking education elsewhere hits 14-year low
Only 2,671 of 40,948 Form Six graduates pursuing full-time courses chose to study outside Hong Kong last year, the lowest level since 2012.
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April 21, 2026
Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform
Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates.
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April 21, 2026
Bayern Munich pledging to deliver ‘the best’ summer football in Hong Kong
Senior official for German club claims six-times European champions have pulling power to ‘fill two stadiums’ ahead of Aston Villa clash.
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April 21, 2026
Can new Apple CEO John Ternus replicate Tim Cook’s success in China?
Market researcher IDC says the Apple CEO transition marks ‘the most consequential leadership change in consumer technology in years’.
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April 21, 2026
Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source
Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposa...
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April 21, 2026
Myanmar president seeks peace talks by July 31, 2 rebel groups reject offer
Of the rebel groups that Min Aung Hlaing mentioned in his offer, the Karen National Union and the Chin National Front have rejected his call...
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April 21, 2026
SCMP Best Bets: Beauty Show can be a gorgeous bet at Happy Valley
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April 21, 2026
Taiwan’s leader Lai delays Africa trip after 3 nations revoke flight permission
Taiwan blames Beijing for the move, which forced William Lai to put off visit to eSwatini, the island’s sole remaining partner in Africa.
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April 21, 2026
China warns of ‘moves towards militarism’ after Japan eases arms export rules
Tokyo approves plan to scrap restrictions, prompting warnings that this could undermine the country’s pacifist constitution.
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April 21, 2026
Learn from the East, says economist Justin Lin, refuting ‘overcapacity’ rhetoric
Former World Bank economist defends Beijing’s industrial strategy amid ‘overcapacity’ allegations, points to Germany and a ‘double standard’...
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April 21, 2026
Michael: ‘King of Pop’ biopic features all the hits, none of the controversy
While the film is packed with great performances, it is an utterly sanitised view of Michael Jackson’s life and the allegations he faced.
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April 21, 2026
Breaking | US forces intercepted ‘gift from China’ to Iran, Donald Trump says
US president says Beijing had sent something ‘that wasn’t very nice’ and he thought he had an ‘understanding’ with Xi Jinping.
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April 21, 2026
First AI driverless trucks deployed to tackle Hong Kong port labour shortage
Six autonomous trucks used to improve efficiency at Kwai Tsing Terminal, handling more than 8,000 container movements since January.
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April 21, 2026
China’s CRRC drops bid for Lisbon metro deal as EU finds ‘billions’ in subsidies
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April 21, 2026
No records, no role: HSBC rejects Iran-linked money laundering claim
Chairman Brendan Nelson says bank is not a party to alleged Iran-linked case and holds no records, as US court seeks information.
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April 21, 2026
Tai Po blaze probe: temporary removal of fireproof windows ‘complied with rules’
Panel chairman questions whether interests of workers and residents are at odds under existing regulations.
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April 21, 2026
As I see it | How ancient Chinese philosophers make sense of modern headaches
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April 21, 2026
World’s top condom maker to raise prices by up to 30% over Iran war
Condom demand has surged with rising freight costs and shipping delays leaving many of Karex’s customers with lower stockpiles.
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April 21, 2026
Fujii Kaze pulls plug on Hong Kong show as Japanese acts shun city
Hong Kong was originally listed as one of the stops in the singer-songwriter’s ‘Prema World Tour’.
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April 21, 2026
Hidden office, fractured bone: violent clashes in China’s food safety crackdown
Details of secrecy, obstruction and violence emerge from a probe into 67,000 ‘ghost’ bakeries across China’s biggest e-commerce platforms.
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April 21, 2026
Can this Chinese plasma mill grind American tech dominance to dust?
New technology may allow the microscopic powders used in advanced weapon systems to be produced on a much larger scale.
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April 21, 2026
Sino Land-led consortium clinches Kam Sheung Road Phase Two with US$1.7 billion
Sino Land chairman Daryl Ng said the Kam Sheung Road project marks a key step in advancing the Northern Metropolis.
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April 21, 2026
Hong Kong property investment soars on lower funding costs, rising demand
Hong Kong’s commercial property market draws US$1.6 billion in the first quarter, driven by office, retail and hotel demand amid lower Hibor...
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April 21, 2026
Hong Kong rugby legend Salom Yiu hopes more Chinese people take up the sport
The 38-year-old, who retired in 2024, was inducted into the Hong Kong China Rugby Hall of Fame after the city team beat Japan on Sunday.
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April 21, 2026
How a Hong Kong indie film uses tea to bridge the city’s ethnic minority divide
Brian Hung’s Let’s Have a Cup of Doodh Patti Chai looks at Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities and how tea brings together people of many cultures...
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April 21, 2026
Ex-official says he felt pressure from UK PM’s office to approve Mandelson
The statement by Olly Robbins, the foreign ministry’s ex-top official, comes as the Mandelson row continues to put pressure on Keir Starmer...
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April 21, 2026
South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe’s Bang after travel request
The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading.
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April 21, 2026
State Street Institutional Press Awards honour SCMP business journalists
SCMP veteran Enoch Yiu received the Outstanding Contribution to Institutional Journalism Award for a nearly 30-year commitment to the field.
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April 21, 2026
China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy
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April 21, 2026
Open or closed? Moonshot AI keeps its code out in the open
Open-source push continues with Kimi K2.6, but pressure to monetise is nudging some Chinese AI firms behind closed doors.
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April 21, 2026
Alexis Badel seeks another Valley win aboard Bunta Baby before Group One ride on Beauty Waves
Alexis Badel is optimistic Bunta Baby can overcome a wide draw when he vies for a Happy Valley hat-trick before the Frenchman partners Beaut...
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April 21, 2026
Hong Kong seeks to seize HK$56.5 million, 17 companies from jailed Jimmy Lai
Secretary for justice has applied to the High Court to seize Lai’s assets linked to national security convictions.
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April 21, 2026
Indonesia passes law to protect domestic workers after a wait of over 20 years
Without legal protection, domestic workers were forced to operate in an informal and unregulated economy, exposed to exploitation and abuse.
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April 21, 2026
Premium for mainland China shares erodes or flips as Hong Kong draws capital
In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium.
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April 21, 2026
Hong Kong braces for 9-degree temperature drop, thunderstorms later this week
Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day.
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April 21, 2026
Crypto industry sees AI-driven agent economy as next growth driver
Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030...
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April 21, 2026
Meet Ken Kirby, who plays Dr John Shen in HBO Max medical drama The Pitt
The Canadian actor – who grew up between Vancouver, Hong Kong and Shanghai – has TV credits including Dynasty, The Gifted and Good Trouble.
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April 21, 2026
China worker envied after winning 7-day ‘rain leave’; boss also offers cash grants
Commuting in wet conditions complaints from staff gives spicy food firm boss days-off idea; other raffle prizes included umbrellas, dehumidi...
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April 21, 2026
Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ law breaches EU rules as court ruling hailed as ‘historic’
The European Court of Justice rules that the rights of transgender and non-heterosexual individuals in Hungary have been infringed upon.
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April 21, 2026
Big one coming? Japan issues megaquake advisory after magnitude 7.7 shock
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April 21, 2026
‘River of mud’ in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands prompts accountability calls
Environmental NGO calls on authorities to adopt a more responsible approach when granting approvals for development projects in the area.
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April 21, 2026
China urges US ‘sincerity’ on Iran, warns of Japan’s nuclear ambitions
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April 21, 2026
Inside Hong Kong’s tooth gem trend as fans add sparkle to their smiles
A Y2K throwback worn by K-pop stars like Blackpink’s Lisa, tooth gems are becoming more popular among Hongkongers from all walks of life.
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April 21, 2026