Brazil’s Bolsonaro challenges Lula to expand release of personal records
Right-wing presidential candidate says he will release personal records if his opponent Lula meets his conditions.
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What border warnings by Kim Jong-un’s sister reveal about inter-Korean tensions
The two Koreas appear to be coming closer to an armed clash along their poorly marked military dividing line after a series of increasingly hostile warnings from the North, observers say. Back-to-back statements on Wednesday and Thursday by Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, appear aimed at building a case for blaming Seoul for any future exchange of fire, they sa...
What Kim Yo-jong’s border warnings reveal about inter-Korean escalation risk
The two Koreas appear to be coming closer to an armed clash along their poorly marked military dividing line after a series of increasingly hostile warnings from the North, observers say. Back-to-back statements on Wednesday and Thursday by Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, appear aimed at building a case for blaming Seoul for any future exchange of fire, they sa...
Could China’s 100-channel single-photon detector enable broadband quantum internet?
Chinese scientists have developed a 100-channel single-photon detector, a breakthrough promising to pave the way for broadband quantum networks. State-of-the-art single-photon detectors – essential components underpinning photonic quantum technologies – could previously support a maximum of 32 detection channels for photon signals. Now, a newly developed interconnect scheme by a Shanghai-based tea...
Trump suggests renaming Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean'
Donald Trump has once again floated renaming one of the oceans bordering the United States, suggesting the Atlantic could become the “American Ocean”.
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Emma Stone’s 1926 LA home sells for $4.3 million after renovation, $305,000 above asking price
Emma Stone has beautifully transformed a historic home in Los Angeles, which she bought for $2.3 million back in 2019. After completing significant renovations, she listed the property for $3.995 million in January 2024. Boasting a guesthouse, a larger kitchen, and preserved architectural features, the home quickly sold for $4.3 million just ten days later, showcasing Stone’s savvy real estate acu...
Canada unveils $6.2bn plan to shield manufacturers as Trump trade tariffs bite
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump tariffs make both US and Canadian industries weaker and reduce choice for households in both countries.
Australian TV reporter rescues man from sinking car
Australian TV reporter rescues man from sinking car
'Backbone of the web': What is PHP and how has it raised AI hacking fears?
As governments and corporations alike scramble to install a patch to fix fundamental security flaws in a programming language that helps run roughly 70 percent of the world's websites, here's what you need to know about how AI has helped bring these critical vulnerabilities to light.
‘Incisive’ final report on Tai Po blaze singles out 4 government bodies
An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has submitted its findings to the government, with a source saying the “incisive” report has singled out four government bodies for accountability. But the insider revealed on Thursday that the 12-chapter report did not name any bureau secretaries in connection with the blaze that broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po dur...
Tai Po fire inquiry submits final report, singles out 4 government bodies
Four government bodies have been singled out for accountability over Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, according to a landmark inquiry report handed to city leader John Lee Ka-chiu, a source has said. The judge-led independent committee investigating the tragedy, which killed 168 people, said on Thursday that it had submitted the two-volume report to Lee. “With the evidence and materials rece...
4 government bodies held accountable over Hong Kong fire that killed 168
Four government bodies have been singled out for accountability over Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, according to a landmark inquiry report handed to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, a source has said. The judge-led independent committee investigating the tragedy – which killed 168 people – said on Thursday that it had submitted the two-volume report to the city leader. “With the evidence ...
Tai Po fire inquiry submits final report, targets 4 government bodies
An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has submitted its final report to the government, with a source saying the document spans more than 10 chapters and singles out four government bodies for accountability. The blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on November 26, 2025, killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 residents. The judge-led panel said on Thursday...
El Salvador launches military operation in Haiti to free four kidnapped aviation technicians
Bukele warned that failure to free the men who have been missing since Sunday’s attack on an armoured vehicle would trigger a far more powerful operation.
No order, no seat: Starbucks China rolls out new store policy
Starbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.
No purchase, no seats: Starbucks China rolls out new policy
Starbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.
Why Chinese pundits say France’s riots could reshape European politics
The social unrest roiling France is being closely watched for a possible spillover effect beyond the country’s borders that could reshape European politics, Chinese analysts said. The crisis is a major stress test for French politicians as they navigate deep-seated economic and societal tensions in the run-up to the country’s presidential election in April next year, according to the analysts. A c...
Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years in north London
Grocer launches Cricklewood store as part of £1bn investment plan, with Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, to follow next monthAs part of a £1bn investment plan, Waitrose has chosen Cricklewood in north London as the location for its first supermarket in eight years.The upmarket grocer will open the store on Thursday and another supermarket in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, next month. It also plans...
North Korea prepares to restart propaganda loudspeakers as ties sour with South
Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, issues warning after inspecting border fortifications against backdrop of rising tensionsPropaganda loudspeakers aimed at South Korea will be ready to restart within days along the entire border, Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has said amid a worsening of ties between the two countries.The statement, carried by the state new...
US, Israel prepare for fresh Iran strikes as Tehran threatens with ‘Father of All Bombs’
The United States and Israel are preparing for potential military strikes against Iran after the upcoming midterm elections. Iran has announced it will reveal a new weapon called the 'Father of All Bombs' as tensions rise. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss military options recently. Meanwhile, Iranian officials warn of severe responses if...
What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble?
AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.
Carney says Trump’s tariffs hurt Americans as US Embassy alleges Canadian interference
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have raised costs for American families and upended decades of trade as he unveiled a $6.2 billion plan to protect Canada’s manufacturing heartland
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall
US federal judge blocked wall's construction on Texas-Mexico border amid an ongoing legal battle.
Malaysian teen arrested after live-streaming axe attack on teacher in class
Malaysian police have arrested a 16-year-old student after he live-streamed an attack on a teacher with an axe at a private school in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak state. CCTV footage shows the teenager entering a classroom at around 7.50am on Wednesday, hitting the female teacher once with an axe before leaving. He re-enters through a second door and swings the axe at a student as others flee t...
US embassy accuses Canada of election meddling ahead of midterms
Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed the claim, noting that it was the that US initiated trade actions against Canada.
South Korean publishers raise alarm over bulk book buys linked to AI training
South Korean publishers are calling for stronger copyright protections and compensation as bulk book purchase requests suspected of being linked to artificial intelligence training raise concerns over intellectual property theft. Publishing groups are investigating suspicious orders and seeking a coordinated response. However, authors and publishers face a fundamental obstacle: they often cannot k...
Canadian publisher drops Thelyson Orelien, says he used AI to write novel
The publisher of top-selling Haitian-Canadian writer Thelyson Orelien said Wednesday it had confirmed that he used artificial intelligence to help write his novel It Was Either That or Die. Orelien has denied allegations that he used AI on his breakthrough novel and, last week, Canadian publisher Boreal said it was standing by the 38-year-old writer. But on Wednesday, Boreal said it had conducted ...
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Download the PDF This is the sixth in a series of factsheets about Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. Click here to view the other factsheets. The series has been produced with support from the Hong Kong SAR government. To see the South China Morning Post’s coverage of the five-year plan, click here. This Factsheet will appear in the SCMP print edition on October 26. You...