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Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong police arrest minibus driver after cyclist killed in collision
Hong Kong police have arrested a minibus driver for dangerous driving after his vehicle fatally hit a cyclist in North district. Police received a report of the incident in Ta Kwu Ling at 6.27am on Friday. Emergency personnel found the man unconscious at the scene, having sustained serious head injuries. He was taken to North District Hospital in Sheung Shui, where he was pronounced dead at…
‘One Piece’ manga characters join Paris wax museum
The 10 wax dolls of the Straw Hat Crew members are the first Japanese anime characters to join the Grevin Museum.
Burnham has brought hope back to Labour – but he must understand how quickly it can be punctured | Andy Beckett
The Makerfield MP’s surge towards No 10 is a seductive ad for the power of positive politics. How long that proves effective depends on his next moves The creation of hope is a vital but risky part of democratic politics. Leaders or would-be leaders who arouse hope attract supporters, motivate activists, achieve momentum and win over voters – and then have a chance of holding together political…
Less Islamism, More Nationalism
In Iran and across the Middle East, the bond between religion and politics is getting weaker.
Hong Kong to raise share of Medical Council lay members to 31%, set inquiry time
Hong Kong authorities plan to expand the medical watchdog, increase the proportion of lay members to one-third and cut the complaint-handling process from 42 to 29 months, while making the inquiry time frames public. The proposed overhaul of the Medical Council unveiled on Friday also called for replacing the existing disciplinary system with four levels of penalties ranging from a reprimand to…
UN agency pauses ship evacuations through strait of Hormuz after vessel struck
International Maritime Organization says safety guarantees must be confirmed before ships can move again A United Nations agency has paused the evacuation of ships through the strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the UN. The head of the UN’s International…
Why having more foreign-trained doctors in Hong Kong won’t threaten local ones
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…
Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors were helping each other dig through the rubble from back-to-back earthquakes
3 rainstorm signals within 90 minutes as Hong Kong hiker struck by lightning
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…
Breakthrough in US-Iran talks; Japan visa fee hike to affect Chinese: SCMP’s 7 highlights
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…
Buzzcut backlash: AKB48 member’s termination stirs online furor
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.
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Iran-US war latest: US military carries out strikes on Iran after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
Trump accuses Tehran of 'foolish violation' of ceasefire after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. Strikes Iran in Retaliation for Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Friday called Iran’s attack on a container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier a “foolish” act.
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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
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In Venezuela’s Rubble, Listening for Whispers And Longing for Help
Facing 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.
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Madonna was 'jealous of Kylie' - and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview
All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury.
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California appeals court upholds Weinstein's rape conviction, orders resentencing
An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered his trial judge to resentence him.
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How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing ‘Bubblers’ and a Rush Job
Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.
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US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship on the strait of Hormuz
Strike was in response to drone attack a day earlier on a commercial vessel US strikes Iran – latest updates The US has struck Iran in a tit-for-tat response to a drone strike on a cargo ship, as t…
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US military strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship, Pentagon says – live
Announcement of strikes come after Donald Trump was asked if Iran would face consequences for attack in strait of Hormuz US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship on the strait of H…
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Venezuela deadly earthquake: 'Countless lives lost that in a normal country would have been rescued'
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Germania Rodriguez Paleo, American-Venezuelan journalist and commentator, former US chief reporter for the Daily Mail. She offers a forceful political interpretation…
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Pete Buttigieg Says He Was Separated From His Children in ‘Swatting’ Attack
The former transportation secretary recounted being kept away from his 4-year-old twins overnight after an anonymous report falsely accused him of posing a threat to them.
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What to Know About Problems at the Reflecting Pool and Trump’s Claims of Vandalism
The administration has provided little evidence to back up some of his assertions about the Lincoln Memorial pool. Experts say other factors could have caused the major problems that have plagued it.
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House Democrat: ‘No question’ Trump will try to interfere with elections
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) on Thursday re-upped Democratic-led warnings about election interference ahead of the midterm elections. Democratic lawmakers have repeatedly voiced concerns about the…
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Venezuela Live Updates: Trump’s Vow to ‘Run’ Venezuela Is Tested After Quakes
The U.S. dispatched hundreds of rescue workers to help the Venezuelan government, as the injured overwhelmed hospitals and the death toll rose to 920. The Pentagon sent two ships, transport planes …
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Trump team is building a base in Oklahoma to test out flying cars
Administration is expected to open 1,100-acre, $8.3M facility in 2027
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Marcelo Bielsa reveló cuál es la esencia de la selección de Uruguay | Vive el Mundial
Marcelo Bielsa y varios futbolistas de Uruguay explicaron cómo el trabajo colectivo, la atención a los detalles y la convicción en una idea de juego han fortalecido a la “Celeste” en el Mundial FIF…
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U.S. strikes Iran in response to drone attack on cargo ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
The strikes came shortly after Trump told reporters, "You'll find out," whether the U.S. would respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Hat-Trick de Dembélé para guiar la victoria de Francia ante Noruega
Ousmane Dembélé brilló con un hat-trick para guiar a Francia a una victoria que le permitió cerrar con paso perfecto la fase de grupos del Mundial 2026. Noruega, ya clasificada, afrontó el encuentr…
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A drag queen, a rainbow festival and a game FIFA can’t control
Seattle’s “Pride Match” for the Iran-Egypt game is unofficial, unlicensed and entirely the point.
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Earthquake Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela
The Trump administration said it would commit aid, as it expands U.S. commercial interests in Venezuela beyond oil.
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Texas education board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
The Texas education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian tea…
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Bill Pulte Picks G.O.P. Election Operative for Spy Agency Job
Christina Norton is the new chief of staff at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, former officials said.
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Senegal aplasta a Irak con una goleada 5-0 y mantiene viva su ilusión mundialista.
Senegal firmó una contundente victoria por 5-0 sobre Irak en la última jornada del Grupo I del Mundial 2026, con goles de Seck, Sarr, doblete de Pape Gueye y Ndiaye, un resultado que le permite seg…
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‘Greatest threat’: Trump lets his foes and ‘communists’ have it in fiery return to shooting scene
President signals intent to make national election about three House candidates in New York
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Watch: BBC reports from La Guaira, one of Venezuela's worst-hit areas
Vanessa Silva visited the coastal state, where rescuers are still working to find survivors under the rubble after twin earthquakes rocked the country.
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‘I run the protection program’: Mike Johnson warns roomful of conservatives to reelect Republicans or face prison
The Republican speaker of the House warns a roomful of conservatives what would happen to them and Trump if Democrats win back the House of Representatives
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Virginia Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Setting City Councilman on Fire
Shotsie Buck-Hayes severely burned J. Lee Vogler, a councilman in Danville, Va., last year in an attack that the police said stemmed from a “personal matter.”
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Buttigieg says family targeted in ‘politically motivated hoax’
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Friday that he was briefly separated from his 4-year-old twin children after an anonymous caller reported false accusations to Child Protective S…
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Middle East War: US strikes Iran after Trump says ceasefire was violated
The US struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a provocation that US President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire. The British military sai…
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As Foreign Aid Arrived, Many Venezuelans Asked: ‘Where is Our Military?’
The nation’s armed forces seemed to arrive late into the emergency response — with an emphasis on controlling traffic, even as bodies remained buried under rubble.
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Francia celebra con moderación su goleada a Noruega con Deschamps en el pensamiento
El asistente técnico de Francia, Guy Stéphan, habló sobre el excelente partido que el equipo planteó ante Noruega para terminar primeros del grupo, reconociendo que la celebración es moderada, por …
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The world's not big on the US. The World Cup might help.
Few people globally have confidence in President Donald Trump's leadership, according to a new poll.
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Brilliant Dembele hat-trick helps France see off Norway to top group
Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick helps France soundly defeat a Norway side without Erling Haaland 4-1 to top Group I at the World Cup.
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks
Previous ceasefires between Israel and Hezbollah have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes
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No regaló una sonrisa... Dembélé lanzó un claro aviso al resto de las selecciones en el Mundial
Después de anotar un Hat-Trick, el jugador del PSG se mostró serio y contundente con sus declaraciones, asegurando que en Francia están muy concentrados.
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Pete Buttigieg recalls ‘darkest hours’ after separation from children over hoax CPS report
Police say anonymous tip was unsubstantiated after what Buttigieg calls ‘deeply distressing’ day apart from children Pete Buttigieg , the former US transportation secretary, said on Friday an anony…
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Haaland encabeza el saludo de los jugadores de Noruega a la afición: ¡Todos querían verlo!
El delantero del Manchester City no jugó ante Francia, y perdieron, aunque eso no fue motivo para agradecer a toda la afición que asistió a Foxborough.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
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Burkina Faso ruling junta cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France
Burkina Faso's military junta on Friday cut diplomatic ties with former colonial power France, accusing Paris of acting against its interests and backing subversive networks and militants in the Sa…
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This major US lake just hit its lowest summer level ever. Here’s why you should be concerned
Tens of millions of Americans rely on the lake for resources and recreation
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Senators call for the military healthcare program to cover autism therapy as a basic benefit
Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Eric Schmitt issued a letter Friday to Pentagon leadership calling for the military healthcare program to cover autism therapy as a basic benefit.
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Trump is so mad his late-night snack obsession was revealed he’s issued a new White House edict: report
Trump allegedly barred staff from talking about a new book that paints an unflattering picture of the president
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A floating convenience store appears in Toronto
“Global Convenience,” an art installation honoring the city’s role as a World Cup host, is a near-perfect replica of a corner shop. Someone got stranded after swimming out to it last week.
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Home secretary sought to restrict minister’s access to papers as she calls for his sacking
Row between Shabana Mahmood and Mike Tapp broke out after he wrote unauthorised article about immigration A rift between Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood has deepened after it emerged the home secr…
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‘Pride Match’ Celebration Proves Awkward for Iran-Egypt Game in Seattle
Although homosexuality is illegal in both countries, their World Cup game has been designated a “Pride Match” by Seattle’s organizing committee to mark the month celebrating the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
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A day after Alito's testy response to Sotomayor's dissent, court says it was a 'misunderstanding'
During Supreme Court opinions Thursday, Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the majority opinion in an asylum case, appeared to rebut Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who wrote the dissent. The move was highly…
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World Cup 2026: Senegal crush 10-man Iraq to remain in hunt for knockout spot
Senegal kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup knockouts alive with a thumping 5-0 win over Iraq on Friday as they finished third in Group I behind France and Norway.
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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.
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Tackling the Politics of the World Cup
The soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines.
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2026 isn’t the first time Christians have tried to claim the US as their own
More often than not, the insistence that the U.S. is ‘one nation under God’ is not a triumphant statement of success
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