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Russia & Central Asia
US ‘not disputing’ European report on Navalny poisoning, Rubio says
The UK and 4 allies concluded in the report that Russia poisoned the opposition figure with a toxin from a poison dart frog.
28 minutes ago
Europe
Pelicot says mindsets need to change in fight against sexual violence
Gisele Pelicot, who was repeatedly drugged by her then husband and offered to strangers for rape, is releasing a book about her experiences.
1 hour ago
Society
Did Hong Kong souvenir shop tread on IP rights with viral ‘MTR station’ wall?
Wall featured signs nearly identical to ones found in rail stations before workers took down lettering.
3 hours ago
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Opinion
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China and the UN are not the problem in Ukraine and Palestine – the West is
Europe and America’s warmongering and genocide-enabling are at the roots of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints.
3 hours ago
Europe
Purrfect? Larry the cat marks 15 years – and 6 PMs – as UK’s chief mouser
Many cats have occupied the post since the 1920s with historical records even showing them in government residences in the era of Henry VIII.
3 hours ago
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Hong Kong Economy
Early flower blooms in warm weather add to sellers’ woes at festival fairs
Temperatures aside, vendors say competition from rivals over border and poor economy have dampened consumer spending.
4 hours ago
Diplomacy
Why Chinese navy still trails the US in high-stakes game of underwater recovery
PLA Navy risks exposing sensitive technology as factors including more open-sea operations heighten crash risks, military magazine warns.
4 hours ago
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Middle East
11 die in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, say Palestinian officials
Israel’s military says the strikes – days before Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting – were a response to ceasefire violations by Hamas.
4 hours ago
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Diplomacy
As transatlantic divorce plays out in Munich, China enjoys the silence
For long, China was a magnet for America’s rhetorical aggression. Now, it is the Europeans who are under fire.
5 hours ago
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Europe
‘Work to be done’: EU says it’s not ready to give Ukraine a membership date
Ukraine applied to join the EU days after Russia’s invasion almost four years ago, seeking to anchor itself to the West.
5 hours ago
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Hong Kong Opinion
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Hong Kong’s success debunks the false binary of security vs freedom
Contrary to what external critics might say about Hong Kong, the national security regime has helped build a foundation for the city’s comeback.
5 hours ago
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Australasia
Australia unveils billions for nuclear submarines under Aukus security pact
The vessels, under agreement with the UK and the US, are at the heart of a major strategy to improve long-range strike capabilities.
6 hours ago
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Europe
Social media ‘weaponises’ children, says UK expert on gender healthcare
The ‘tiny’ number who will ‘never be comfortable’ with their biological sex need support as well as those who will ‘grow out of this’.
6 hours ago
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Travel & Leisure
Chinese tourists flock to Korea for beauty treatments ahead of Lunar New Year
Korean dermatology clinics have seen a surge in Chinese customers of late and are courting them via Chinese social media.
6 hours ago
Society
Hong Kong cyclist dies after crashing into kerb on notorious Bride’s Pool Road
Rider, 49, sustained head injury and lost consciousness after hitting kerb on Bride’s Pool Road near Wang Chung Stream.
15 Feb 2026 - 6:44PM
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Diplomacy
China allows visa-free entry to British, Canadian nationals
Move leaves US citizens as the only ones from the Five Eyes alliance who still cannot enter China without a visa.
15 Feb 2026 - 6:24PM
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Racing
So looks for luck as Top Dragon gets lightweight in Year Of The Horse Cup
Luckless in the Classic Mile, the Pierata galloper gets his chance from barrier one in Thursday’s feature.
15 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Diplomacy
Could the US unlock China’s rare earths grip with AI and quantum computing?
Technologies for synthesising substitutes or alloys could cut time required to secure critical materials to just a few years.
15 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Russia & Central Asia
Russia seized 12 eastern Ukraine villages so far in February: army chief
Valery Gerasimov’s words to Moscow’s forces fighting in Ukraine came days before US-mediated talks on ending almost four years of war.
15 Feb 2026 - 5:55PM
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors expected during Lunar New Year holiday, up 6 per cent from last year.
15 Feb 2026 - 5:27PM
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Chinese culture
Why is Harry Potter enemy Draco Malfoy trending ahead of the Year of the Horse?
Draco Malfoy’s Chinese name reflects how the character for ‘horse’ influences China’s language, culture, greetings, translations and more.
15 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
Big Tech
ByteDance ‘strengthening safeguards’ after Seedance AI video controversy
Pledge comes after Hollywood, governments speak out against tool amid deluge of video clips featuring celebrities, copyrighted characters.
15 Feb 2026 - 5:07PM
China Economy
China puts another big bank under stricter watch – why now?
Beijing continues to impose stricter regulatory standards on major lenders, shielding the financial system from mounting strains.
15 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM
Hong Kong Economy
From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse
Here is your guide to events beginning on February 17 ushering in the new year.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
World Opinion
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Why Asia’s sovereign wealth funds are rethinking US Treasuries
Asian funds are no longer treating US Treasuries as the default destination for their surplus capital, but as one option among many.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight
City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Racing
Seraph Gabriel continues on Derby trail as Eustace targets Sha Tin winners
Helene Supafeeling and Riding Together help strengthen the trainer’s hand on Thursday’s Lunar New Year card.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Tech
Why cooling is the new chips: China pivots to AI’s heat challenge
Chinese manufacturers are moving aggressively into liquid-cooling technologies as hyperscalers expand data-centre infrastructure.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Health & Environment
Can Malaysia’s ban stop global flow of toxic e-waste?
Malaysian customs recently intercepted nearly 200 tonnes of e-waste, but high shipping volumes make detection a ‘challenge’, officials say.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Trending in China
Cyber New Year trending with China youth who buy virtual goods, use digital incense
While festive traditions remain very much alive, young people are increasingly finding celebratory solace in AI friends and electronic goods.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM