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Is Taiwan’s opposition KMT splitting into pro-US and pro-Beijing camps?
Big differences have emerged over defence spending just as the party’s chairwoman prepares to set off for the mainland.
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Celebrities
Meet Irene Choi, the Harvard grad who plays intern Joy on The Pitt
The Harvard grad with a Korean background has enjoyed a string of TV successes including the Emmy award-winning medical drama.
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Trending in China
Compound Chinese surnames come from historic figures, ancient states; fewer than 100 remain
From celebrities to ordinary folk, millions of Chinese have such family names, which are considered rare and precious.
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Military
Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down
Tehran says it has shot down a Wing Loong II, which could be proof of ‘active complicity’ in the US-Israeli war.
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Basketball
South China call on some old hands as they start Champions League Asia campaign
Hong Kong side will take on Mongolian club Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos, and Taiwanese teams New Taipei Kings and Taoyuan Pauian Pilots next week.
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Europe
‘Ease the burden’: 5 EU finance ministers urge tax on energy firms’ profits
As fuel prices spike, ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria send joint letter to EU Commission.
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Society
Punters hoping for happy Easter by winning HK$80 million Mark Six snowball draw
Customers brave heavy rain to buy tickets at ‘lucky’ Stanley Street betting outlet for Saturday night’s draw.
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Entertainment
The tough choices Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto made for new movie
From floaty space dynamics to dropping franchise characters, Miyamoto reveals some of the decisions behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
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Racing
Lucky Sweynesse and Leung get their time to shine in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy
Four-time Group One victor ready for winners’ circle return at Sha Tin’s Easter Monday meeting.
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World Opinion
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Why dollar and gold prices are looking abnormal amid Iran war
Two apparent anomalies stand out in recent market movements – the rising dollar and falling gold prices.
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Economy
China’s GPS rival, BeiDou, dominates at home. Now, it aims to convert the world
China is overhauling its home-grown satellite navigation system as part of a push to expand the network’s global influence.
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Southeast Asia
Malaysia mourns death of former transport minister Ling Liong Sik at 82
The trained medical doctor, who entered politics in 1968, served as transport minister from 1986 to 2003.
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Society
Thousands of Hongkongers brave heavy rain for Shenzhen trip on day 2 of Easter
More than 150,000 residents crossed the border on Saturday morning drawn by wider range of shopping, dining and entertainment options.
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Arts
How Seoul’s National Museum of Korea is pulling in record crowds
The South Korean museum has changed its focus to engaging attendees rather than just showing them exhibits, and visitor numbers are rising.
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Economics
UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks
The UAE has quietly banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports, and cracked down on IRGC-related networks.
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Football
Japan remain Asia’s best World Cup hope as fellow qualifiers get mixed results
Hajime Moriyasu’s men look most likely to make impact among continent’s nine teams heading to North America after noteworthy wins in Europe.
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Middle East
Rights groups raise alarm after Iran executes 2 more opposition group members
The hangings are the latest targeting members of the banned People’s Mojahedin of Iran after four others were executed earlier in the week.
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Hong Kong
Seeking answers to a tragedy Hong Kong could have avoided
A multimedia guide to the Tai Po fire
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Science
China team releases world’s first bamboo drone flight control software – for free
Breakthrough in low-cost, eco-friendly UAVs as researchers unveil open-source software to enhance development.
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Chinese woman whose dog was poisoned to death by neighbour, sacrifices job for cause
Battling pet lover spends years fighting for justice for her beloved canine, facing down bullies, rumour-mongers.
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In pictures: Spain marks Holy Week with colourful celebrations
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Racing
Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to victory
After a last-start fourth behind Romantic Warrior over 2,000m, the classy five-year-old drops back to his best trip on Easter Monday.
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Middle East
Israel sets sights on Lebanon’s Hezbollah sites after blowing up crucial bridges
Lebanon was drawn into the Iran war when Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel to avenge the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
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Lifestyle & Culture
Malaysian bookshop hits on novel idea to hook readers addicted to ‘brain rot’
BookXcess’ ‘Brain Un-Rot Library’ turns 100 books into short TikTok clips similar to the type of videos blamed for wrecking attention span.
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Culture
Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong, April 5-18
Enjoy Easter at The Repulse Bay, Hong Kong Palace Museum’s equine exhibition, a kitchen takeover at Zozzona and Aussie cocktails at Bourke’s.
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Law and Crime
Hospital Authority apologises for data breach involving 56,000 patients
Privacy watchdog and police investigating after patients’ names, identity card numbers, dates of hospitals visits and medical procedures leaked.
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East Asia
Safety fears bloom in Japan as ageing cherry trees collapse in Tokyo parks
People love walking or picnicking under the trees during the cherry blossom viewing season.
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Health & Environment
Amber rainstorm warning in Hong Kong, with thunderstorms expected over weekend
Heavy rain at more than 70mm per hour expected in Tai Po, with potential for serious flooding, Observatory says.
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Food & Drink
Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture rules South Korea’s viral food trends
Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation.
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Society
KMB told to probe machines that gave free bus rides as new HK$2 scheme launched
Faulty machines offered full rebates to customers who tapped their Octopus cards, rather than charging them HK$2 or 20 per cent of trips above HK$10.
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