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China, Africa boost law enforcement ties in crackdown on cross-border cybercrime

Police cooperation allows Beijing to expand its security role without formal alliances or a large military footprint, observers say.

Wang Xiaohong, China’s public security minister, addresses the inaugural conference of the International Alliance Combating Telecoms and Cyber Fraud, in Lianyungang on September 10. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

US to deploy NMESIS anti-ship system on Japanese island closest to Taiwan

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The Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System or NMESIS will be deployed on Yonaguni Island in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture during biennial joint exercises this month. Photo: Kyodo

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s cancer research drawing global attention, says leading body’s chief

Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control, has hailed Hong Kong's tobacco control success at the World Cancer Congress. Photo: Jonathan Wong

China

Chinese art takes long march home from US museums

Works amassed by America’s Gilded Age tycoons are returning to Chinese hands as wealthy collectors reshape a centuries-old art trade.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Tech Trends

How US-China tech ties are deepening as RISC-V chips go mainstream

RISC-V chipmakers are expanding beyond automotive, industrial and Internet of Things applications into physical AI and data centres.

The cross-border collaboration is the latest sign of how China’s domestic RISC-V sector is accelerating its push into the mainstream. Photo: Handout

Europe

Latvian leader scores big win in election shadowed by Russia

According to ‌partial results, Prime Minister Kulbergs will still need coalition allies to form a government.

Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs speaks in Riga on Saturday after the first exit poll results of the parliamentary election were announced. Photo: AFP

Health & Environment

Sinking city, rising rage: Bangkok’s floods fuel fury over government inaction

The Thai capital’s worst flooding in 15 years turns campaign promises into punchlines and threatens foreign investment.

People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 28. Photo: AP

Lifestyle

What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery

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Four of this year’s Shaw Prize laureates: (from left) Ken’ichi Nomoto, Stanford Woosley, Camillo De Lellis and Emmanuel Candes.

Lifestyle & Culture

Name and shame: Japan’s tame answer to jobseeker sex harassment

After years of predatory recruiters targeting graduates, new rules are now in place – but critics say they lack real teeth.

Illustration: Kevin Wong

Health & Wellness

Fibre or protein – which is more important? ‘It’s about balance,’ experts say

Dietitians explain why protein and fibre are key for the body, what foods they are in and how many of us should be eating much more fibre.

As fibremaxxing and proteinmaxxing trends take over, dietitians share the foods rich in them and advise on striking the right balance between the two. Photo: Shutterstock

Education

Hong Kong public universities’ non-local fees jump by up to 26% as quota expands

HKU medicine, dentistry fees more than double to HK$590,000, with online users on RedNote saying hikes are ‘going too far’.

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Students and visitors gather at the HKU Cultural Carnival. Photo: Silvia Siu

Science

US, China botanists sign landmark proposal on cooperation and projects

Botanical societies of both countries sign joint plant science cooperation initiative in China’s Taian to tackle pressing global challenges.

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Plant science is a critical pillar for addressing global ecological issues, particularly as climate change intensifies, according to a joint proposal by the botanical societies of China and the US. Photo: Xinhua

Football

Fifa Asean Cup: Gianni Infantino jeered but trophy cheer for Hong Kong

Hosts beat Cambodia for silverware as Kai Tak Stadium crowd deliver lusty verdict on Fifa president’s leadership.

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Hong Kong celebrate after being crowned inaugural Fifa Asean Challenge Cup champions at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Kit Lai

United States & Canada

Tennessee prisons chief resigning after botched execution of Christa Pike

Pike, one of the youngest US women ever sent to death row, is unconscious and on a ventilator after surviving two doses of a lethal drug.

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Christa Pike enters a courtroom in Knoxville, Tennessee, in December 2007. Photo: Knoxville News Sentinel/USA Today Network via Reuters

Military

Chinese troops line up for Russia’s Tsentr-2026 exercise as military ties tighten

The mass drill involved tens of thousands of personnel from SCO countries to apply lessons from Ukraine war, Moscow says.

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Russian military drones fly during military drills in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Photo: Getty Images

Law and Crime

Police smash burglary ring that recruited illegal immigrants for 25 break-ins

The force says the syndicate targeted village houses and upscale homes during holidays when residents were away.

Hong Kong police have busted a burglary syndicate that recruited illegal immigrants. Photo: Hong Kong police

Politics

As Saudi Arabia steps up war against Houthis, Pakistan set to play support role

To rally support among Pakistanis for the move, Islamabad and Riyadh have highlighted the Houthis’ recent drone attack on Mecca.

Houthi supporters rally in Sanaa, Yemen, last month to celebrate advances by Houthi forces along the Red Sea coastline. Photo: Reuters

Property

Why Wuhan’s property overhaul focuses on supply – not demand

Reforms focus on improving housing supply and delivery rather than boosting demand, analysts say.

Wuhan is the fourth major economic hub – after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou – to encourage a broader transition towards completed-home sales. Photo: Shutterstock

Society

‘Cancer saved me’: Hong Kong survivor finds new purpose ahead of canoe challenge

Raymond Lo, 75, says liver cancer diagnosis three decades ago taught him to live differently, and he is now preparing to paddle 65km to support others.

After surviving liver cancer, Raymond Lo, 75, is preparing to paddle 65km to raise funds and awareness for other patients. Photo: Elson Li
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‘No brainer’: Growing trend of Chinese tourists booking business-class flights

Chinese holidaymakers are increasingly upgrading to ‘premium travel’ to make their well-earned leisure time more pleasurable, say insiders.

Data shows that more Chinese tourists are booking business-class flights to get an extra bit of luxury – and leg room – beyond economy. Photo: Getty Images
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