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Russia’s parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine’s regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago
The floods raised concerns about cross-border warnings that experts say can no longer be ignored.
Unions warn that fuel subsidy cuts in the IMF deal could trigger renewed protests and rising costs.
Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.
President Donald Trump has announced that the US has reached a deal with Denmark that would offer the US "permanent control over security" in Greenland.
Google’s consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company said, the latest case of rogue AI cybersecurity transgressions, which have generated safety concerns. The hacks, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, took place in May and were discovered by Google in July. “In a standard evaluation, the model found public information online and guessed ...
Exclusive: In her first media interview since fleeing Russia, Rita Flores describes her three years of being run by the FSBFirst came the blackmail and death threats to secure cooperation, then came a series of tasks, each more sinister than the last: to inform on fellow activists, to elicit personal information from protest-minded artists and – eventually – to help with a plot to kidnap and murde...
This weekend, Hong Kong mourns the loss of former chief executive and elder statesman Tung Chee-hwa. The shipping tycoon who became the city’s first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997 died on September 8 at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of determined stewardship and dedicated public service. He is remembered for steering Hong Kong through uncharted waters following the end...
In a rare development, Taiwanese Labour Minister Hung Sun-han is expected to travel to Nanjing on Sunday, becoming the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te’s administration to visit mainland China. Hung will attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) ministerial meeting on Monday to discuss employment, vocational training, social security and the impact of artificial int...
In a rare development, Taiwanese Labour Minister Hung Sun-han is expected to travel to Nanjing on Sunday, becoming the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te’s administration to visit mainland China. Hung will attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) ministerial meeting on Monday to discuss employment, vocational training, social security and the impact of artificial int...
Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose – developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts. For customers tired of the usual egg sandwiches and rice balls, major chains are turning to AI to develop products, including some unexpected flavours. Lawson, one of the count...
Behind the spectacle of Johannesburg’s circus stages is a social program that trains people from under-resourced communities, helping turn talent into professional skills and paid work in a country struggling with high youth unemployment
Demonstrators gathered outside the building in Washington, after the president was spotted holding a placard that read: ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLIS ...’On Friday evening thousands of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center in view of the marble facade that remained concealed by scaffolding and tarpaulins, to protest Donald Trump’s plans for the facility and express alarm that he might make good...
The country rebukes the UN atomic agency's 'double standards' and says nuclear status is 'irreversible'.
South Korea’s Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination on Saturday following allegations concerning his involvement in a Covid-19 treatment and approval of its clinical trials. “After much deliberation, I decided to step down as the nominee for minister of the justice ministry. I apologise for failing to live up to your expectations,” Kim said during a press conference at the...
The Pentagon publicly lists 18 US military deaths since the Iran war began.
Alibaba Group co-founder Jack Ma reflects on his ties to Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa. Those connections spanned both business and philanthropy, encompassing Tung’s eight years on Alibaba’s board of directors and his inspirational role in Ma’s youth entrepreneurship foundation for local youths. Ma’s reflections are part of the South China Morning Post’s special commemorative pr...
President Donald Trump will meet acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez in New York. This meeting occurs during a reception for leaders attending the UN General Assembly. The leaders are expected to discuss Venezuela's energy sector and a recent oil reserves agreement. This engagement follows Washington's removal of former President Nicolas Maduro in January. Venezuelan opposition leader ...
Thousands of people joined outside the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday evening to protest President Donald Trump’s plans for the facility, lending their voices to a chorus of organisations and individuals who have been horrified that he might make good on his threat to close and tear down the storied institution. The crowd streamed in from the nearest subway stop, crowding...
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Cape Town on Friday at a vigil for victims of femicide in South Africa.
US judges affirm migrants must have opportunities to voice safety concerns before deportation to unfamiliar nations.
A new pilot scheme to bring in foreign domestic carers for the elderly to deal with an ageing population could disrupt Hong Kong’s existing helper market, driving up wages and putting care beyond the reach of low-income older residents, some employers and agencies have warned. They said the measure, announced by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu in his policy address on Wednesday, was likely to pro...
This live blog is now closed.Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from White HouseSign up for the US Breaking News emailShapiro and Newsom aren’t the only governors making moves on AI lately.Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, announced at a news conference today plans for tighter rules on data center development in order to address transparency, energy use and environmental concerns....
Stealing someone’s cattle is a serious crime, and in many places, the thief would end up in jail. However, ancient Chinese justice could result in a truly horrific form of mutilation: the amputation of the nose. This harsh consequence has been well-documented by historians as one of the infamous “five punishments” from the penal system of the Xia dynasty (2070 BC–1600 BC). Until now, no physical e...
South China Morning Post publisher Tammy Tam reflects on her encounters with Hong Kong’s first chief executive, the late Tung Chee-hwa, looking back on memories from her days as a frontline reporter, his regular exchanges with media representatives and Tung’s rare appearance at an SCMP conference in 2020 to advocate US-China dialogue. Her recollections are part of a special SCMP commemorative supp...
Hundreds of Iranian women defy hijab law in Tehran 10K race.
Google discloses first breakout by Gemini following similar incidents by Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI.
Briton Johnny Gibbs has been in Australia for six months, surfing and working part-time – like countless other young people drawn to the country’s pristine beaches and laid-back way of life. He is one of thousands that venture Down Under on so-called “working holiday visas” – a chance to work, and play, in Australia for as long as three years. But the future for some backpackers is now in doubt, f...
