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Britain is losing the ability to tell anti-Semitism from dissent

The collapse of that distinction protects no one — least of all the Jewish communities it claims to defend.

From the Nakba to Gaza’s ruins: One man’s lifetime of displacement

Nakba survivor in Gaza recounts displacement after 1948 and 2023 and his unwavering attachment to his homeland.

1d ago · Amy Fan and Rebecca F. Elliott

Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock

An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

1d ago · Jason Horowitz, Claire Moses, Amelia Nierenberg and Samuel Granados

How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.

1d ago · Daniel Ren,Cheryl Arcibal

Buyers flock to SHKP project in New Territories as confidence grows in home market outlook

Hundreds of prospective buyers gravitated to a Sun Hung Kai Properties’ (SHKP’s) project in the New Territories on Saturday, keen to view the 121 f...

Russia’s Putin to visit China following Trump’s trip

Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to 'further strengthen the comprehensive partnership', the Kremlin says.

Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended

Iran says Trump signalled openness to talks as deadlock remains over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

China school slammed for invading privacy with pupil survey asking if parents’ work is ‘smelly’ or ‘noisy’

A primary school in China sparked controversy for letting its pupils fill in a detailed questionnaire about their parents’ work. The survey, titled...

1d ago · Alice Yan

Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria’s Borno State

No group claimed responsibility for the raid, which bore the hallmark of the Boko Haram group.

Hong Kong police officer fires service pistol by mistake at Kai Tak headquarters

A Hong Kong police officer accidentally fired a single round from her service firearm on Saturday morning, with no injuries reported. The force sai...

1d ago · Theodora Yu

Spain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation.

Trump Turns Taiwan Arms Sales Into Bargaining Chip With China

The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the s...

1d ago · Chris Buckley

How Trump’s China visit may hint the ‘2 eyes of the world’ are learning to live together

It is hard not to be impressed by the sheer energy Donald Trump displayed during his whirlwind visit to Beijing. Within just 43 hours, the 79-year-...

1d ago · Chow Chung-yan

Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia

The 38-year-old was bitten at a popular diving and fishing spot near the city of Perth, police say.

1d ago · Francesca Regalado

Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission

The leader, whom the State Department designated a terrorist in 2023, had been hiding in Africa, President Trump said.

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Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia

The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police...

Singapore minister reveals why human touch still important in AI era

Even as Singapore positions itself at the frontier of AI technology, human intelligence still remains critical, according to the city state’s forei...

1d ago · Kolette Lim

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures: transport chief

Hong Kong is counting down to the “milestone” launch of the reconfigured second terminal at the international airport on May 27, which will feature...

1d ago · Denise Tsang

Aston Villa trounce Liverpool 4-2 to seal Champions League place

Liverpool's woes deepen as Ollie Watkins scores a brace to help his side to a dominant win at Villa Park.