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‘It’s a tightrope’: why Europe’s wind industry faces a growing China dilemma
A debate is swirling in Europe over what role China should play in its wind power push, as the continent confronts the Middle East energy crisis.
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Trump kill order highlights threat of Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’
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Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks
The US president says he sees ‘great chance’ of a peace deal between the two countries this year after White House talks went ‘very well’.
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US President Donald Trump holds a briefing in the Oval Office at the White House about the ceasefire extension. Photo: Reuters
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US soldier charged with using classified intel for Maduro removal bet
Gannon Ken Van Dyke is accused of using mission secrets to net a US$404,000 windfall on prediction site Polymarket.
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Shackled and shaved: El Salvador holds mass trial for hundreds of gang members
President Nayib Bukele – the self-described ‘world’s coolest dictator’ – publicises the largest mass trial yet of his gang crackdown.
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire; Hong Kong actress’ cancer shock: 7 highlights
From Hong Kong’s triple baby bonus scheme to President Xi Jinping’s Strait of Hormuz call, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters
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Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties
The monarch’s landmark visit comes as the Iran war, Epstein scandal and other issues test the US-UK alliance.
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Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa granted to just 1 person so far
This appears to fall short of an earlier claim that the scheme had brought in US$1.3 billion ‘worth’ in just days.
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‘China or India or some other hellhole’: Trump reposts anti-immigrant rant
India’s foreign ministry called the remarks ‘obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:07AM
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Warner Bros investors back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact on competition.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:11AM
An aerial view of the Paramount logo on the water tower at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
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Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law
Under the new law, descendants of Canadians are considered citizens, but they must provide proof to obtain a certificate of citizenship.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM
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Europe
‘Free Timmy!’: beached whale grips and divides Germany
An initial wave of sympathy has tipped into public anger, spurring elaborate rescue plans, conspiracy theories and death threats.
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Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup
Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead of Qatar.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:14PM
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United States & Canada
US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug
It is one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades, removing barriers to researching the drug’s potential use.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:51AM
The regulation of medical marijuana has come a long way in the US since California became the first state to adopt it in 1996. Photo: TNS
Europe
EU approves US$106 billion loan to Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto
The loan will help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:41PM
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Iran’s exiled crown prince splashed with red substance in Berlin
Reza Pahlavi targeted while leaving a press conference where he said diplomacy with Iran ‘has been given enough chance’.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:21PM
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The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people
Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:39AM
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Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China
Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.
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Trump orders US forces to ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
US president authorises lethal force as the arrival of a third aircraft carrier bolsters a massive naval presence.
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As Iran talks go nowhere, will Donald Trump still go to Beijing?
With peace negotiations postponed, it is unclear if the US president will be ready to look at stabilising ties between the two top economies.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:37PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
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