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‘I didn’t even know this type of attack existed’: more than 200 women allege drugging by senior French civil servant

‘I didn’t even know this type of attack existed’: more than 200 women ...

4 months ago 57

Three Chinese astronauts were stuck in space. Here’s why it keeps happening.

Three Chinese astronauts were stuck in space. Here’s why it keeps happ...

4 months ago 66

UK’s Reeves unveils tax plan amid embarrassing budget leak

UK’s Reeves unveils tax plan amid embarrassing budget leak

4 months ago 75

How some Chinese exporters benefit from US dollar-backed stablecoins

How some Chinese exporters benefit from US dollar-backed stablecoins

4 months ago 69

Australia will enforce social media ban for children under 16 despite court challenge

Australia will enforce social media ban for children under 16 despite ...

4 months ago 51

Apple TV series The Hunt postponed due to plagiarism allegations

Apple TV series The Hunt postponed due to plagiarism allegations

4 months ago 48

Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of illegal campaign financing in failed 2012 re-election bid

Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of illegal campaign financing in failed 2012...

4 months ago 53

Russia defies Trump, insists it has not made any concessions to end war — as Ukrainians pummeled in fresh strikes

Russia defies Trump, insists it has not made any concessions to end wa...

4 months ago 86

At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential tower blocks in Hong Kong

At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential tower blocks in Hong K...

4 months ago 48

China’s private defence firms; Beijing sets yuan fix: SCMP daily highlights

China’s private defence firms; Beijing sets yuan fix: SCMP daily highl...

4 months ago 61

Catholics warned against polygamy in new decree approved by Pope Leo

Catholics warned against polygamy in new decree approved by Pope Leo

4 months ago 53

Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call with Russian aide. And, Thanksgiving air travel

Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call with Russian aide. And, Thanksgi...

4 months ago 78

Beijing demands clarity from Japan on one-China principle as row escalates

Beijing demands clarity from Japan on one-China principle as row escal...

4 months ago 61

Venezuela’s president waves sword and vows to fight ‘imperialist aggression’ amid tensions with Trump

Venezuela’s president waves sword and vows to fight ‘imperialist aggre...

4 months ago 61

Starmer calls on Farage to apologise to his alleged victims of racial abuse at school

Starmer calls on Farage to apologise to his alleged victims of racial ...

4 months ago 59

ICE detains relative of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

ICE detains relative of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

4 months ago 65

Average waiting time for a public rental flat in Hong Kong rises to 5.5 years

Average waiting time for a public rental flat in Hong Kong rises to 5....

4 months ago 55

Trump pardons Gobble and stranded beluga whales: photos of the day – Wednesday

Trump pardons Gobble and stranded beluga whales: photos of the day – W...

4 months ago 64

AI scaling hasn’t reached a dead end yet, Chinese Google scientist says

AI scaling hasn’t reached a dead end yet, Chinese Google scientist say...

4 months ago 62

‘America First’ in national parks: Now foreigners will have to pay a lot more to view them

‘America First’ in national parks: Now foreigners will have to pay a l...

4 months ago 49

Trump steps back from Ukraine peace process, sends out envoys

Trump steps back from Ukraine peace process, sends out envoys

4 months ago 61

Devastating fire destroys crowded slum, leaves thousands homeless in Bangladesh

Devastating fire destroys crowded slum, leaves thousands homeless in B...

4 months ago 47

‘Criminal illegal alien from...’: ICE agents detain woman related to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

‘Criminal illegal alien from...’: ICE agents detain woman related to W...

4 months ago 47

Families in Thailand perch on rooftops to escape flooding that has killed at least 33

Families in Thailand perch on rooftops to escape flooding that has kil...

4 months ago 51

Oman National Day 2025: A new book ‘Oman Odyssey’ showcases the nation’s heritage on the world stage

Oman National Day 2025: A new book ‘Oman Odyssey’ showcases the nation...

4 months ago 51

Hania Rani: Non Fiction review – atmospheric and absorbing storytelling by Polish composer

Hania Rani: Non Fiction review – atmospheric and absorbing storytellin...

4 months ago 48

Trump envoy Witkoff coached Russian official on how to praise US president, leaked call reveals

Trump envoy Witkoff coached Russian official on how to praise US presi...

4 months ago 52

How AI, quantum and space technologies will define the Asian century

How AI, quantum and space technologies will define the Asian century

4 months ago 60

‘It was done without H-1Bs from India’: Ex-DOGE adviser hits out at Vivek Ramaswamy amid immigration row

‘It was done without H-1Bs from India’: Ex-DOGE adviser hits out at Vi...

4 months ago 52

MAGA lawyer wants Trump to send in the 101st Airborne to free election-denier Tina Peters

MAGA lawyer wants Trump to send in the 101st Airborne to free election...

4 months ago 55

‘Indian employees are idiots’: American food giant Campbell's executive made offensive remarks about Indians

‘Indian employees are idiots’: American food giant Campbell's executiv...

4 months ago 46

China challenges US containment with global action plan for space industry

China challenges US containment with global action plan for space indu...

4 months ago 58

Video: Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise apartment blocks

Video: Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise apartment blocks

4 months ago 40

Junta hails end to US protected status for Myanmar nationals

Junta hails end to US protected status for Myanmar nationals

4 months ago 39

Two hostages’ bodies remain in Gaza as another is returned to Israel

Two hostages’ bodies remain in Gaza as another is returned to Israel

4 months ago 42

Secret Tulsi Gabbard team entered CIA warehouse on ‘a mission’ to retrieve JFK, MLK assassination files

Secret Tulsi Gabbard team entered CIA warehouse on ‘a mission’ to retr...

4 months ago 38

Lebanon and Cyprus finalize sea border agreement after an almost 20-year impasse

Lebanon and Cyprus finalize sea border agreement after an almost 20-ye...

4 months ago 43

Leaked call transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan

Leaked call transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitch...

4 months ago 43

Former ambassador on Ukraine's stance on latest peace deal

Former ambassador on Ukraine's stance on latest peace deal

4 months ago 40

Hamas took 251 hostages from Israel into Gaza. Where are they?

Hamas took 251 hostages from Israel into Gaza. Where are they?

4 months ago 42

Tesla affirms confidence in Chinese partners, repudiates supplier ban

Tesla affirms confidence in Chinese partners, repudiates supplier ban

4 months ago 52

Hundreds of Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian town in West Bank

Hundreds of Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian town in West Bank

4 months ago 42

Uber launches fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, marking first in the Middle East

Uber launches fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, marking first i...

4 months ago 44

Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to injuring 29 people at Liverpool FC parade

Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to injuring 29 people at Liverpool F...

4 months ago 44

The final words of heroic Navy sailor who died saving the lives of two swimmers are revealed

The final words of heroic Navy sailor who died saving the lives of two...

4 months ago 45

Alibaba to lead AI capital spending among Chinese firms amid strong demand

Alibaba to lead AI capital spending among Chinese firms amid strong de...

4 months ago 65

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin pours doubt on peace deal despite Trump’s claim Putin is ‘making concessions’

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin pours doubt on peace deal despite T...

4 months ago 43

Want to foster in the UAE? The new rules making parenthood possible for expats and women over 30

Want to foster in the UAE? The new rules making parenthood possible fo...

4 months ago 45

Bangladesh authorities uncover fugitive ex-PM Hasina’s gold stash

Bangladesh authorities uncover fugitive ex-PM Hasina’s gold stash

4 months ago 52

Massive fire engulfs multiple high rises in Hong Kong; death toll climbs to 13 - video

Massive fire engulfs multiple high rises in Hong Kong; death toll clim...

4 months ago 40

A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposal

A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new ...

4 months ago 45

Taiwanese leader Lai pledges US$40 billion rise in defence spending

Taiwanese leader Lai pledges US$40 billion rise in defence spending

4 months ago 55

Why on earth would Meghan still want to be called the Duchess of Sussex? | Arwa Mahdawi

Why on earth would Meghan still want to be called the Duchess of Susse...

4 months ago 43

Trump once again steps up attacks on TV networks as he threatens to revoke licenses

Trump once again steps up attacks on TV networks as he threatens to re...

4 months ago 46

Christy review – Sydney Sweeney pummels a boxing pioneer’s story into lifeless cliche

Christy review – Sydney Sweeney pummels a boxing pioneer’s story into ...

4 months ago 51

Is Queens the new political belleweather of America? | Michael Massing

Is Queens the new political belleweather of America? | Michael Massing...

4 months ago 39

How to turn the dregs of a jar of Marmite into a brilliant glaze for roast potatoes – recipe | Waste not

How to turn the dregs of a jar of Marmite into a brilliant glaze for r...

4 months ago 36

If Epstein’s survivors don’t receive justice that is a ticking time bomb | V (formerly Eve Ensler)

If Epstein’s survivors don’t receive justice that is a ticking time bo...

4 months ago 35

Kremlin confirms US envoy's visit as Russia-Ukraine peace talks gain momentum

Kremlin confirms US envoy's visit as Russia-Ukraine peace talks gain m...

4 months ago 34

Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud: A look at his lifestyle and net worth in 2025

Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud: A look at his lifestyle and ne...

4 months ago 36