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Live: ‘This is no time to withdraw’ support for Ukraine, EU’s Costa says

EU Council President Antonio Costa on Friday warned against withdrawing support from Ukraine, maintaining that it was time instead to step up the pressure on Russia. His remarks came ahead of a summit of EU leaders in Brussels joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Live: Trump calls renewed Ukraine attacks on Russian oil refineries 'a disgrace'

US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace" after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected his calls for an "energy ceasefire." Zelensky sought support from European allies earlier that day in Brussels on the sidelines of an EU summit. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say

New Israeli rule bars crew from some nations: Reports

Zelenskyy, Trump on collision course as Ukraine resumes oil refinery hits in Russia

Ukraine Resumes Oil Refinery Hits In Russia; 'Done With Energy Truce:' Prez

Zelenskyy, Trump On Collision Course as Ukraine resumes oil refinery hits in Russia

Ukraine Resumes Oil Refinery Hits In Russia; 'Done With Energy Truce:' Prez

'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded

Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.

Police reveal identity of man found in a barrel in drought-stricken Lake Mead

The remains of Edward Lelburian Jackson were first discovered in 2022, and an initial autopsy revealed he was killed decades agoAfter four years, a piece of the haunting mystery uncovered in the waning waters of drought-stricken Lake Mead has been solved.Since the remains of an unknown homicide victim were discovered stuffed inside a barrel in 2022, Las Vegas investigators have been searching not ...

Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite war

ASEAN leaders are embracing Min Aung Hlaing, but critics warn it emboldens a military still bombing civilians.

As war rages, Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours

ASEAN leaders are embracing Min Aung Hlaing, but critics warn it emboldens a military still bombing civilians.

Hong Kong to carry out 24-hour patrols near Apec meeting venue and delegate hotels

Hong Kong police will conduct round-the-clock patrols in Wan Chai from Friday as part of enhanced security arrangements for the coming Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting, as delegates begin arriving in the city, the South China Morning Post has learned. Delegates from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies will travel to Hong Kong as early as Friday for preparatory work, although m...

Pageantry matters for US-China summits, even with modest results

The most consequential outcome of President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit might be his US counterpart Donald Trump’s unusually lavish welcome. It told Beijing, US allies and global markets that, however fierce the strategic rivalry, China’s importance makes sustained diplomatic engagement essential. The airport greeting, lavish banquet at the White House and flyover by military aircraft restored t...

Three children and a teacher killed by 16-year-old at Oregon primary school

A teen assailant was pursued into the school by an armed community member, who shot him dead, said police.

Shooter kills three children and one teacher at Oregon elementary school

Two people critical in hospital as officials in Bend say bystander shot teenage suspect deadA 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, fatally shooting a teacher and three children, before he was killed by a community member, authorities said at a evening news conference.A seven-year-old and a 54-year-old have also been hospitalized with critical injuri...

Clashes erupt at protest over university funding law in Argentina

Protesters in Buenos Aires demanded the government implement a law to boost university funding.

Can Zimbabwe’s ZiG win trust and replace the US dollar?

After repeated currency crises, Zimbabweans remain wary of the ZiG.

Tapping into tech and talent

This is the fourth in a series of factsheets about Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and 2026 policy address. Part I – Hong Kong’s new chapter Part II – The story begins... Part III – Sharpening the city’s edge Part IV – Tapping into tech and talent 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 pl...

Sharpening the city’s edge

This is the third in a series of Factsheets on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and 2026 policy address. Part I – Hong Kong’s new chapter Part II – The story begins... Part III – Sharpening the city’s edge Part IV – Tapping into tech and talent 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, ...

Australia hands Ming dynasty Buddha back to China amid ongoing mystery over its arrival

A 500-year-old Buddha statue that was found buried by a roadside in Australia has been returned to China, leaving an ongoing mystery about how it arrived in the country. The 15cm (six-inch) bronze figurine was formally handed over to Chinese consular representatives during a ceremony in the coastal town of Denham in Shark Bay on Tuesday, the public broadcaster ABC reported. It will be taken to Chi...

Five people killed in Oregon elementary school shooting, police say

Three children, one teacher and teenage suspect dead, Bend officials say, and two people critical in hospitalA 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, fatally shooting a teacher and three children, before he was killed by a community member, authorities said at a evening news conference.A seven-year-old and a 54-year-old have been hospitalized with cri...

AI agents on Tencent Cloud try to break into Alibaba’s Amap: researchers

A fleet of artificial intelligence agents operating on a Tencent Holdings cloud platform made thousands of attempts to circumvent security protections on Alibaba Group Holding’s mapping service, according to findings by third-party researchers. It is one of the first reported “rogue” AI events involving Chinese companies, following a string of recent high-profile incidents in the US, including fro...

Four dead, including three children, in Oregon school shooting

Minibus crashes into train at French Channel Tunnel entrance, injuring 19

Nineteen people were injured Thursday when a minibus carrying truck drivers crashed into a vehicle shuttle train at the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel near Calais, forcing a 90-minute suspension of shuttle services. Two people were hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, French authorities said.

19 injured as minibus crashes into train at Channel Tunnel entrance

Nineteen people were injured Thursday when a minibus carrying truck drivers crashed into a vehicle shuttle train at the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel near Calais, forcing a 90-minute suspension of shuttle services. Two people were hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, French authorities said.

Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi’s cabinet amid growing economic concerns

Iraq's parliament has finalised key minister appointments five months after al-Zaidi's government took office.