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Vince Zampella at The Game Awards in Los Angeles on December 11. Photo: EPA
Obituaries

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in US car crash

The 55-year-old gaming pioneer was one of two people who died in a crash on a scenic road north of Los Angeles.

United States

Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now

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Donald Trump

Kennedy Centre Honours fete celebrities, but Trump takes limelight

China's economic recovery

Why China’s film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit

After a tough few months, Chinese cinemas are hoping that a string of imported animated releases can offer some relief.

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A still from the Disney animated film Zootopia 2, which is scheduled for release on Wednesday. Photo: Disney
A still from the Disney animated film Zootopia 2, which is scheduled for release on Wednesday. Photo: Disney
Auctions

Wicked Witch’s hat from The Wizard of Oz to go up for auction

The wool hat will be sold alongside Dorothy’s ruby slippers and a signed Wizard of Oz book at a major memorabilia sale in Dallas next month.

Obituaries

US actress Diane Ladd, nominated for 3 Oscars, dies at 89

Ladd’s credits include Chinatown, Primary Colors and Wild at Heart, in which she co-starred with her daughter Laura Dern.

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United States

US shutdown nears 1-month mark, threatening flights and food aid

US transport secretary predicts growing cancellations, saying air traffic controllers will receive a ‘big fat zero’ pay cheque.

A Delta Air Lines flight passes in front of the Air Traffic Control tower while departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: EPA
A Delta Air Lines flight passes in front of the Air Traffic Control tower while departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: EPA
United States

US appeals court says Trump can deploy National Guard troops in Portland

Court ruling clears the way for the National Guard to protect federal buildings in Oregon’s largest city, despite objections from local and state officials.

Donald Trump

‘Trump’s invasion’: Illinois sues to halt National Guard deployment to Chicago

US president suggests invoking the Insurrection Act to sidestep any court restrictions to deploying troops to police US cities.

US-China relations

‘Final straw’: Chinese workers in US explore fleeing to Europe after H-1B chaos

Trump’s proposed changes to the visa programme sparked panic among Chinese workers – and a spike in inquiries about moving to Europe.

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US President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order making changes to a temporary visa programme in 2017. The uncertainty surrounding US visa policies since the president’s return to office has left many Chinese workers considering a move to Europe. Photo: Reuters
Disney

Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC network on Tuesday, Disney says

The TV host’s talk show was suspended six days ago after he made remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show was suspended after comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Photo: Reuters
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show was suspended after comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Photo: Reuters
Coldplay

Viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ incident leads to divorce after corporate fallout

A video of a former tech CEO and his head of HR in an awkward embrace at a US concert went viral, sparking a scandal.

US-China relations

Trump’s State Dept blunder, Chinese student furore: 7 US-China relations reads

From a China-India alliance to Trump welcoming Chinese students, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in August 2025.

United States

As Trump welcomes Chinese students, schools cut ties under Republican pressure

Moves come despite Trump statement this week that he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into US.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a White House cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce announce engagement

Pop superstar and football player post news on social media after two-year romance.

Photos showed the couple in a garden of pink and white flowers. Photo: Taylor Swift via Instagram
Photos showed the couple in a garden of pink and white flowers. Photo: Taylor Swift via Instagram
United States

Trump calls criticism of move to admit thousands of Chinese students ‘insulting’

President says without Chinese students US college system would ‘go to hell’.

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Crime

Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police as he walked naked on LA street

The rapper, 26, whose ‘Old Town Road’ was one of the biggest hit singles in history, faces 10 years in prison if found guilty.

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Donald Trump

Trump approval rating holds at 40%, lowest level of his term: poll

Latest poll found that 54% of Americans – including 1 in 5 Republicans – believe Trump is too aligned with Russia amid Ukraine peace efforts.

Anti-Trump protesters holding a Trump balloon march in Los Angeles, California, on August 2. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Anti-Trump protesters holding a Trump balloon march in Los Angeles, California, on August 2. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China relations

Exclusive | US court to dismiss suit against Texas law to limit Chinese property rights: lawyer

Law set to take effect next month challenged as discriminatory, unconstitutional.

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Donald Trump

Smithsonian denies White House pressure to remove Trump impeachment references

News that Trump was no longer on museum’s impeached presidents list sparked concerns history was being whitewashed to appease the US leader.

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US-China relations

Labubu’s soft power, Trump eyes autumn China trip: 7 US-China relations reads

From a tycoon’s proposed water deal to Boeing’s orders in China, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2025.

Labubu toys have become a global sensation, making the Chinese monster a vital piece of China’s soft power. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China trade war

Landmark US Chinatown survived Covid, hate crimes – but tariffs pose new threat

The streets brim with life after a challenging pandemic – but business owners warn tariffs threaten profit margins.

Oakland Chinatown variety store draws shoppers on July 9, 2025. Photo: Ralph Jennings
Oakland Chinatown variety store draws shoppers on July 9, 2025. Photo: Ralph Jennings
US-China relations

Labubu, soft power of a stealthy ‘ugly-cute’ sort, takes on America

The Chinese-made dolls, a playful global megahit, give Beijing an opportunity to make inroads into deep US distrust.

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Obituaries

Cosby Show’s Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54

Actor known for playing Theo Huxtable was caught in a rip current while swimming in the Caribbean.

United States

Trump’s birthright citizenship ban blocked by US judge in class-action ruling

US district judge in New Hampshire grants class-action status for suit on behalf of non-US citizens whose children would be affected.

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Supporters of birthright citizenship at the US Supreme Court in Washington on June 27, as the court issued its ruling limiting the ability of district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions. Photo: AFP
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