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White House Correspondents’ Dinner gets new date in wake of shooting incident
The rescheduled gala will get increased security, but it is not clear if Trump will attend after a gunman stormed the last event.
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World
UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather
The phenomenon typically takes place every two to seven years and can bring both heatwaves and drought, as well as heavy rain and floods.
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Diplomacy
Trump ally with no known experience made new US acting intelligence chief
The close ally with no known intelligence experience will oversee 18 US agencies while keeping his current role regulating mortgage market.
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Basketball
New York Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Spurs in NBA Finals
New York franchise, who have not won since 1973, enter Finals on 11-game winning streak while young San Antonio side are ahead of schedule.
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Society
Hong Kong to keep ‘open mind’ on options for struggling postal service
Government ‘comprehensively’ reviewing Hongkong Post’s operating model and will submit a report on the long-term road map in three years.
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United States & Canada
US proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
The measures cover areas such as electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, intellectual property protection and the ethanol market.
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Health & Environment
Bangladesh faces further measles risk due to lack of vaccinations, travel
Nearly 600 people have died from the disease, with over 60,000 suspected cases in the country since mid-March.
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Hong Kong
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Hong Kong parents of baby with no legal identity arrested
Social media page reveals couple’s troubled past with two other children born in Europe.
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Science
Can China’s caesium-from-brine tech cut reliance on Canadian, Australian ores?
Research team lead says while China follows research on salt lake resource extraction, ‘most efforts focus on lithium and potassium’.
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China
Putin in Beijing, ‘China shock’ in EU: 7 global relations reads
From ‘miscalculation’ by the Dutch navy to China on Iran mediation, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in May 2026.
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Diplomacy
US’ Cuba-China fears, Panama pressure: Latin America relations reads
From Argentina’s shrinking China lifeline to the US’ Cuba worries, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in May 2026.
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Society
Hong Kong rolls out summer deals, events to mark 50 years of dragon boat races
Hong Kong Tourism Board launches 13-day programme with races, citywide events and HK$20 million in deals to boost overnight visitors and spending.
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Racing
SCMP Best Bets: Run Run Timing can stop the clock at Happy Valley
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Asia
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Giant Messi statue taken down in India
The 21-metre (70ft) sculpture in Kolkata was removed after it was deemed unstable in strong winds.
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Diplomacy
China-UK ties thaw: Wang urges that they ‘further communicate’, align positions
Citing global turbulence, Beijing’s top diplomat also calls for stronger ‘high-level exchanges’ and ‘more tangible and visible outcomes’.
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Banking & Finance
China’s Tiger Brokers reports strong results amid trading crackdown
Hong Kong trading soars 536 per cent, firm says, while making no mention of US$61 million fine from China’s market watchdog.
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Big Tech
How Meituan’s US$1b bets on AI, robotics outshine quarterly loss
Investment windfall provides cushion as core-business margins face intense pressure from battle with Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com.
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Entertainment
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Masters of the Universe: He-Man returns in a glorious nostalgia trip
Nicholas Galitzine stars as He-Man beside Idris Elba, Jared Leto and Camila Mendes in a film that shows the 1980s hero still has the power.
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Society
Hong Kong tribunal rejects request to postpone Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting
Lands Tribunal says it lacks power to extend statutory deadlines, urges government-appointed administrator to convene meeting immediately.
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Europe
Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers
Gangs use social media to recruit teenagers, and in some cases children as young as 11, to commit murders and bombings across the Nordics.
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Property
CK Asset resumes sales at 21 Borrett Road after waiting out luxury home slump
The launch reflects growing confidence among developers that the luxury segment has emerged from a multi-year downturn.
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China Opinion
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How adversity has guided the path of Chinese civilisation through the ages
Recent findings by archaeologists suggest the push for innovative solutions is often borne out of the struggle to overcome severe challenges.
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Tech Trends
Hong Kong commits US$383 million to university spin-offs in tech hub push
Launched in October 2023, the scheme requires university teams to successfully commercialise their R&D outcomes within five years.
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Military
South Korea and Japan eye military logistics pact. Should China be wary?
Northeast Asian neighbours signal closer security ties, but wartime history and Seoul-Beijing relations could stand in the way, analysts say.
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Football
AI using ‘simple phone videos’ to unearth football talent beyond scouts’ radar
Tech companies are launching apps that allow young players to upload videos recorded on their phone of them showcasing their ball skills.
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Fashion
8 hottest designer swimwear picks for summer
Bold prints, iconic styles and luxe fabrics – dive into summer with chic designer swimwear from labels like Loro Piana and Missoni.
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Health & Environment
Could Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban expose children to new online risks?
Experts warn age checks could expose sensitive identity data while pushing determined minors towards harder-to-monitor spaces.
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China
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China’s top cartographer under corruption probe
Zhou Chenghu, a prominent scientist with an extensive business empire in geographic information and the low-altitude economy, is being investigated by anti-graft authorities.
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K-drama
Reborn Rookie: Lee Jun-young in corporate body-swap fantasy K-drama
Reborn Rookie sees a corporate mogul and former footballer swap bodies in a K-drama that blends fantasy, comedy and melodrama in one.
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Big Tech
Alibaba elevates tech chief Wu Zeming to elite committee amid AI push
Wu joins Jack Ma and Joe Tsai in committee of five overseeing group that steers company’s strategy.
2 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM