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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina woman develops 8cm throat ulcer after quickly eating hotpot, rupturing digestive system
A Chinese woman developed an eight centimetre throat ulcer after eating hotpot too quickly, prompting her doctor to warn about the risks of such behaviour. The 42-year-old, surnam…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAlibaba signals next phase of AI growth from investment to commercialisation
Alibaba Group Holding’s heavy investments in artificial intelligence have moved beyond the “initial” phase and entered “full-scale commercialisation”, the Chinese e-commerce and c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAnxiety, depression plague up to 66% of Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants: NGO
As many as two-thirds of 158 subdivided housing tenants supported by an NGO in Hong Kong have shown signs of anxiety or depression, highlighting calls for stronger counselling and…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice probe theft of HK$8 million in luxury wines, other items from seaside home
Hong Kong police are investigating a burglary at a seaside luxury house in Tai Po, where a businesswoman lost an estimated HK$8 million (US$1.02 million) worth of premium wines, M…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJailed banker ties roil Flavio Bolsonaro’s Brazil presidential hopes
Brazil’s right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was riding high in the polls until the news broke of his ties to a banker jailed over a multimillion-dollar fraud scand…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS denies role in Norway’s cancelled missile sale to Malaysia
The United States has denied any role in Norway’s decision to cancel a missile sale to Malaysia, saying it had supported the acquisition, after the dispute raised questions over W…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat Lee’s Netanyahu ‘war criminal’ remark means for South Korea’s diplomacy
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s declaration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a “war criminal” underlines the balancing act between his human rights convic…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer’s leadership challenger Streeting floats UK ‘wealth tax that works’
Former British health minister Wes Streeting, a potential candidate for the leadership of the Labour Party, said he backed the introduction of tax changes which would equalise c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina-Russia joint statement on Xi-Putin summit
China and Russia released a joint statement on Thursday in the wake of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin a day earlier, during which the …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsXi’s back-to-back meetings with Trump and Putin in Beijing: everything you need to know
The presidents of the United States and Russia visited Beijing on separate trips in May to meet with President Xi Jinping. The South China Morning Post produced extensive coverage…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsShenzhen’s 24-hour spa, a glimpse of 1970s Hong Kong: 7 Lifestyle highlights
We have selected seven lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account using AI to insult king
Malaysia’s internet regulator has issued a statutory demand to TikTok on Thursday after a fake account allegedly used artificial intelligence to insult the country’s king, includi…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNvidia posts record profit of $58.3bn amid AI chip boom
Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro
Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsArgentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts
Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcare
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBolivia’s president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling
Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMVP Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs
Defending champs OKC win 122-113 as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and provides 9 assists, overshadowing Wembanyama.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea’s stock market soars as Samsung union calls off planned strike
Benchmark KOSPI rises more than 8 percent following deal to avert strike at top memory chip maker.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war day 83: Tehran ‘reviewing’ latest US response to end conflict
Iran says diplomacy with the US remains open as Hormuz tensions deepen and outrage grows over Israel’s flotilla arrests.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque illuminated in Israeli flag colours
Palestinian officials condemned Israel’s illumination of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque with Israeli flag colours and slogans.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsThe numbers behind global mental health and its different disorders
Nearly one in eight people in the world lives with a mental disorder, and one person dies by suicide every 43 seconds.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWalid Daqqa: A Parallel Life
Walid Daqqa, the Palestinian prisoner who turned decades in Israeli jails into moments of thought, creativity and love.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘King’ Emery hailed as Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Europa League
Villa dominated Freiburg in the final in Istanbul to win their first trophy since 1996 and European title since 1982.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan’s President Lai says he would be happy to speak with Donald Trump
US and Taiwan leaders have not spoken since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDR Congo cancel World Cup training camp in Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak
DRC's public sendoff in the capital was also cancelled before their departure for the FIFA World Cup.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited
Israeli officials and media indicate renewed conflict with Iran is being actively considered despite a shaky deadlock.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBuddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsColombia: Presidential race overshadowed by rising violence
With bombings, assassinations and ceasefire announcements from armed groups, Colombia's presidential candidates are sharply divided over how to confront the worsening conflict.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany's Merz pitches 'associate' EU membership for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine interim EU membership without voting rights. He stressed that he still wanted Ukraine to eventually become a "full mem…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Cockroaches overtake Modi's BJP on Instagram
Millions of young Indians are following the Cockroach Janata Party Instagram account, symbolic of growing frustration towards the current political system. Meanwhile, Delhi sizzle…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines orders arrest of senator over ICC 'war on drugs' charges
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa was Rodrigo Duterte's top enforcer during the deadly "war on drugs" which saw thousands killed.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Govt reportedly mulls change to retirement age
A media report that the German government wants to raise the age of retirement has come under hefty criticism. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz wants to grant Ukraine special status. DW…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘We feel let down’: sustainable chefs in UK mourn end of Michelin green star
Guide retires award for eco-friendly practices – and says restaurants will no longer be able to advertise they have itWith rare bluefin tuna and red meat often on their menus, Mic…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEngland must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warn
Without urgent intervention England faces water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, peers tell governmentRainwater harvesting, the use of grey water in homes and an urgent camp…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThursday briefing: How English football is pricing out its own supporters
In today’s newsletter: Behind the packed stadiums and record revenues lies a growing tension of a sport thriving financially while the supporters who built it are increasingly …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSchools are ‘pipeline’ to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser
Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter HymanSchools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort o…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRich already being taxed properly, says minister, as Streeting calls for ‘wealth tax that works’– UK politics live
Treasury’s Lucy Rigby says Rachel Reeves introduced measures in her first budget as Streeting calls for capital gains rates to be aligned with income taxGood morning. It’s a big d…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail
Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch has won fans in north Dublin byelection campaign with anti-immigrant rhetoricElaine Roe, 61, a cafe worker, has no doubt what is the most important issue in…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEasyJet summer holiday bookings down on last year amid Iran war uncertainty
Budget airline, which took £25m hit on jet fuel in March, says passengers are waiting later to book tripsThe budget airline easyJet has said its summer holiday bookings are laggin…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Peace in Europe no longer default situation’, warns Czech president Petr Pavel – Europe live
European state officials are meeting in Prague to discuss the state of the transatlantic alliance at a global security conferenceJust as Pavel was speaking in Prague, Russian fore…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5% with markets slashing chance of more interest rate hikes
Surprise rise in jobless rate will give Reserve Bank more reason to delay another interest rate hike at June meetingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our b…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMoment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake
Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNew video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crash
As part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
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