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As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Allowing all doctors without permanent residency to work in Hong Kong will not threaten the careers of local practitioners, the health minister has said as he defended a proposal to…
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors were helping each other dig through the rubble from back-to-back earthquakes
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Bad weather prompted the Hong Kong Observatory to issue three rainstorm warnings within 90 minutes on Friday, with the red signal leading to the cancellation of afternoon classes in schools. A…
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. A crisis ‘defused’ as blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran after Swiss talks Statements from the US and Iran following…
Mei Hanada's response video to her termination from idol group AKB48 echoes a scandal involving a different member of the pop outfit from 2013.
The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study
In Myanmar, games are being broadcast by a company that is co-owned by the military, which usurped power five years ago. Some fans are trying other ways to watch.
Finland's President Stubb on Trump, Putin and the future of NATO lead image
The owners want to implement a maximum contract length of five years for all free agents who switch teams, along with six years for players who re-sign with their existing teams.
Sources in the prosecutor's office said that a document naming the panel members was mistakenly sent to a petitioner.
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Defense attorneys recently abandoned plans to argue that the 28-year-old suffered from an extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the shooting
The first iteration of Aibo came out in 1999, followed by numerous models over the years.
Tens of millions of Americans rely on the lake for resources and recreation
The Independent WorldThe soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines.
The New York Times USMore often than not, the insistence that the U.S. is ‘one nation under God’ is not a triumphant statement of success
The Independent WorldTrump accuses Tehran of 'foolish violation' of ceasefire after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
The Independent WorldThe former transportation secretary and Indiana mayor was not allowed to have contact with his twins for 24 hours as the investigation unfolded.
PoliticoIran sits on the precipice of advancing to the knockout rounds, as the U.S. conducts new strikes.
PoliticoEl futbolista del PSG apareció en el área para rematar de cabeza y liquidar el resultado para una Francia que es más favorita que nunca en el Mundial 2026.
NBC NewsStrike was in response to drone attack a day earlier on a commercial vessel The US military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, Central Command said in a statement, adding that US air…
The Guardian WorldSurvivors raced the injured to hospitals in cars and pickup trucks as the death toll rose to 920 people. Hundreds more are believed to be missing or trapped under rubble. Two dozen countries are se…
The New York Times WorldA threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they try to get out.
The New York Times WorldThe U.S. military said it conducted strikes against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar locations on Friday, a day after Tehran struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Th…
The HillUS Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
BBC News (Front page)Christina Norton is the new chief of staff at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, former officials said.
The New York Times USDeclan Rice returns to training but Reece James will miss England's final World Cup Group L match against Panama and could also be sidelined for a potential last-32 game with a hamstring injury.
BBC News (Front page)A new report by a Trump administration commission suggests replacing the idea of separating church and state with the idea of building bridges between them.
PBS NewsHourAnnouncement of strikes come after Donald Trump was asked if Iran would face consequences for attack in strait of Hormuz Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hayes went on: As national security a…
The Guardian WorldA Michigan couple have been charged with murder in connection with the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds when he died, according to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton
NBC NewsLabour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.
BBC PoliticsOusmane Dembélé scored a magnificent hat-trick, his first with Les Bleus, as France beat Norway 4-1 on Friday to finish top of Group I. Star striker Erling Haaland was one of several players rested…
France 24 EnglishFacing criticism from residents that it was not doing enough to help, the Venezuelan government said it had dispatched more than 100 heavy machines to clear debris.
The New York Times WorldEl pase de Pape Gueye a los pies del área, le permite a Ndiaye disparar de pierna derecha un potente remate que termina venciendo la portería contraria y culmina una goleada ante Irak.
NBC NewsThe Trump administration, Israel and Lebanon on Friday announced a trilateral framework aimed at kicking out Iran’s influence in the country through its support of the militant group Hezbollah and …
The HillThe U.S. Department of Education plans to transfer an office that helps people with disabilities find work to be controlled by the Department of Health and Human Services
The Independent WorldThe Pentagon says that the U.S. military has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran after a commercial vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had teased a potential retaliation against Iran wh…
NBC News‘I’d be the Greatest Communist in History,’ the president wrote on Truth Social
The Independent WorldThe 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies.
BBC News (Front page)About 100 marchers demand transparency after Kohen Wiley was shot dead in a car outside a Walmart About 100 people gathered on Friday morning outside of the Walmart in rural Senatobia, Mississippi,…
The Guardian WorldNdiaye bajó la pelota de cabeza al borde del área después de una jugada ofensiva, y Pape Gueye aprovechó de zurda para vencer de nuevo al portero de Irak y conseguir su doblete en pocos minutos en …
NBC NewsFirefighters are using cellphone lights because of a flashlight shortage, and an overwhelmed hospital in the disaster zone is operating without running water, one doctor said.
The New York Times WorldU.S. Central Command said Friday afternoon American forces conducted strikes against Iran “as a powerful response” to Iran’s strikes Thursday against a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President…
The HillApenas terminaba Senegal de celebrar su segundo tanto cuando Gueye desde fuera del área, apenas ingresando y con la asistencia de Sarr, venció al arquero iraquí con un potente zurdazo, para imponer…
NBC NewsThe assertion comes amid a raft of recommendations in a draft report of the Religious Liberty Commission
The Independent WorldMobile museums from controversial right-wing group feature AI-generated depictions of American historical figures
The Independent WorldDolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Elvis have performed on Opry and Ryman stages — but the storied venues may get a new owner
The Independent WorldAs thousands are trapped in the rubble and with time running out, some families facing the unimaginable got the outcome they were desperately hoping for.
NBC NewsEnvironmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates seek accounting of damage done by notorious detention center While they welcome the recent closure of the controversial Alligator Alcatraz migrant d…
The Guardian World‘Like Journalists, Honest Pollsters are very rare and hard to find,’ the 80-year-old president wrote on Truth Social
The Independent WorldFollowing high-profile primary victories by democratic socialists, some moderate Democrats are advocating a different course, highlighting tensions in the party.
The New York Times USU.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire agreement with the Unite…
CBC WorldEn una salida defensiva de Irak, Ismaila Sarr aprovechá el error tras el pase de Camara para ampliar la ventaja en el segundo tiempo. El equipo senegalés aprovecha los desaciertos iraquíes para ase…
NBC NewsCrowds in the capital’s central business district fled as the crash sent debris falling into the streets below.
The New York Times WorldUS President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose 100 percent tariffs on European countries that implement a digital services tax, even if it means canceling existing trade agreements.
France 24 EnglishIn tonight's programme, Togo’s switch to a parliamentary system is under scrutiny, after a regional court ruled the reforms: unconstitutional. Also once a jewel of Ethiopia’s tourism scene, Lake Ta…
France 24 EnglishExperts say move signals greater political interference into public health and will exacerbate opioid overdose crisis Health programs receiving federal funding must agree within days to new priorit…
The Guardian WorldThis move expands conservative efforts to embed Christian teachings within American classrooms
The Independent WorldIn January, Paigelynne Gonyea posted about the immigration surge in Minneapolis. This week, she was visited by ICE officials who claimed one of her posts had doxxed a federal agent.
NPR NewsLos noruegos tuvieron la oportunidad de acortar distancias, pero el arquero del AC Milan respondió a la altura.
NBC NewsOpenAI says its new AI product, called GPT-5.6 Sol, will only be initially available to a "small group of trusted partners" approved by the Trump administration. The move comes after OpenAI's rival…
CBC WorldOpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, at the request of President Donald Trump's administration
The Independent World‘Everyone's always said he's like the greatest dog,’ the pup’s proud owner said after his new-found fame
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