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On This Day | 60 years ago, 64 killed in one of Hong Kong’s worst rainstorms – SCMP archive

On June 12, 1966, floods and landslides in Hong Kong killed 64 people, including two SCMP editors, with over 7,000 people losing their homes.

Cars tumbled down steep streets in North Point afterJune 1966’s heavy rainstorms. Photo: SCMP

East Asia

Developing | Former South Korean president Yoon given 30 years over Pyongyang drone plot

Yoon is already serving a life sentence for insurrection over his short-lived martial law decree in 2024.

Yoon Suk-yeol attends the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro as South Korean president on November 18, 2024. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

Giant ‘8647’ anti-Trump markings appear in US capital

Official condemns massive grass display as ‘deranged vandalism’ and a potential threat against the US president.

A large tracing of '8647' into the grounds of the National Mall in Washington DC. Photo: Reuters

Politics

Will Marcos’ shipbuilding push deliver lasting capacity for Philippines?

The expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park aims to strengthen the Philippines’ defence and economy, and cement dominance in shipbuilding.

The West Cebu Industrial Park in Balamban town, Cebu, the Philippines. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Wartime apology author and Japan-China ‘bridge’ Yohei Kono dies at 89

Prominent backchannel figure who served as Japanese chief cabinet secretary was reportedly planning trip to ease bilateral tensions.

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Yohei Kono, pictured in Tokyo in 2013, held various high-level positions in Japan’s government, including stints as chief cabinet secretary and foreign minister. Photo: AP
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Southeast Asia

Singapore charges construction firm, boss over Tanjong Katong sinkhole lapses

Ohin Construction’s building works allegedly caused a sinkhole to open up along Tanjong Katong Road South last July, swallowing a car.

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A still from a social media video shows a submerged car after it fell into a sinkhole in Singapore on July 26, 2025. Photo: X/HaggerDarren

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought

Internal scrutiny and public engagement are a must for institutions to gain support and show they are working in the people’s best interests.

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Scott Pelley, former CBS journalist, is seen in New York City on May 15, 2013. Photo: AP

Science

For 5 million years, whales have come to this place in the Indian Ocean to die

Graveyard discovered by Chinese team is Earth’s deepest and most extensive for whale fossils, carcasses and the ecosystems they support.

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A scientific team from China discovered the deepest and most extensive whale graveyard in the depths of the Diamantina Trench. Photo: Handout

Gender & Diversity

Chinese woman suffers pancreatitis after 6-day starvation, binge-eating once weekly

Slimming woman scoffs down bucket of fried chicken on weekly day of ‘indulgence’, sparks secretion of enzymes that destroy pancreas.

A woman in China has suffered severe health consequences after going on a crash diet then binge eating over several days. Photo: Shutterstock

Southeast Asia

Thai princess in coma dies, aged 47: royal palace

The eldest daughter of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn had been in a coma since 2022, after she collapsed from a heart condition.

Well-wishers bow in front of an image of Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok on December 16, 2022. Photo: AFP
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Hong Kong Economy

Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?

With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China

China’s new table tennis captain Wang says role is hard, with ‘nowhere to retreat’

Wang, who was elected unanimously by teammates and coaches, says he will try to emulate the qualities of previous skipper Ma Long.

Wang Chuqin hits a return to Matsushima Sora of Japan during the men’s teams final at the World Team Championships in London last month. Photo: Xinhua

China EVs

EVs capture two-thirds of China’s car market in record-breaking week

Despite subsidy cuts, electric vehicles reached a new sales milestone in mainland China as petrol-powered rivals continued to lose ground.

Visitors inspect a BYD Seagull at this year's Auto China in Beijing. Electric vehicles accounted for a record 66.7 per cent of new car sales in mainland China during the first week of June. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

China’s ports are by far the most efficient in the world: World Bank study

Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships.

A container ship is moved to its berth at a port in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: AFP

Economics

How Nvidia’s South Korean AI deals could fuel ‘the next industrial revolution’

Jensen Huang’s dealings in Seoul may provide a road map for South Korea’s AI ambitions but experts warn against painting too rosy a picture.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (centre) looks at a Boston Dynamics Spot robot at the Hyundai Motor Group headquarters in Seoul on Monday. Photo: Reuters
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Passions

Love at first ride: Hong Kong’s Penfold Park now a horse-themed playground for young fans

Sha Tin’s former Olympic equestrian venue hopes to introduce love at first ride to a new generation in the transformed Penfold Park, where kids as young as three can try their hand in the saddle.

Children as young as three can ride ponies, guided by equestrian coaches, at Pony World. Photo: Alexander Mak

Diplomacy

Exclusive | Killing of Indian sailors ‘very unfortunate’, US lawmaker says, as tensions rise

Rob Wittman’s ‘thoughts and prayers’ were with families of three Indian sailors killed off coast of Oman by a US missile strike on Tuesday.

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On Monday, Omani authorities airlifted Indian sailors off the MT Marivex after a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker. Photo: Facebook/IndianCoastGuard

Southeast Asia

‘I regret it’: Malaysian mother begs for no jail time over attempted affair

Siti Iqbar and Hairul Mokhsin are accused of attempting to have unlawful sex outside marriage under Malaysia’s Islamic law.

A Malaysian mother has pleaded for leniency in a sharia court over an attempted affair. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion

Editorial | U-turn on HK$2 fare scheme cap a welcome change of direction

Officials must continue to monitor spending closely to ensure the transport subsidy scheme remains affordable and sustainable.

An elderly passenger taps his wallet to pay the fare when boarding a bus in Mong Kok on June 5. Photo: Dickson Lee

Arts

Hong Kong animations are finally turning heads. Meet the artists behind them

Hong Kong animators making waves at global festivals talk about growing the city’s niche but resilient industry and the challenges they face.

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Florence Lee Yuk-ki, Sophie Colfer, Max Hattler. Photo: Florence Lee Yuk-ki, Xin Li, Max Hattler
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Football

While you were sleeping, World Cup edition: Shakira struts, Mexico score, 3 see red

The 2026 World Cup is under way, and for those of you who didn’t get up at 3am, here’s what happened overnight.

Global superstar Shakira performs during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Fifa World Cup at the Azteca Stadium. Photo: dpa

Business

Hong Kong developers rediscover pricing power amid firmer demand

Developers ‘no longer relying on discounted pricing to drive sales’, with popular projects recording double-digit increases, JLL says.

The latest prices at Sino Land’s La Mirabelle project in Tseung Kwan O, pictured on April 19, were about 10 per cent higher than nearby projects in January 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse

Opinion

Editorial | As charges are laid in the Tai Po fire case, justice must be done

In bringing the first charges in little more than six months, the police and ICAC have acted with commendable speed.

Defendants escorted by the Correctional Services Department leave the West Kowloon Law Courts Building on June 10. Photo: Sam Tsang

United States & Canada

Blast off on Wall Street: record SpaceX IPO could make Musk a trillionaire

At US$135 a share, the offering will raise US$75 billion, making it the biggest market debut in history.

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A new version of the SpaceX Starship rocket launching from Starbase in Texas in May. Photo: dpa

Tech War

Could the AI ‘self-evolution’ trend add fuel to the China-US tech war?

Anthropic says its Mythos model is edging closer to ‘recursive self-improvement’ as Chinese developers seek to close gap.

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Travel & Hotels

Review | The Hôtel Lili in Beverly Hills is a retro-chic urban hideaway

The independently branded boutique hotel under the Palisociety hospitality chain is a short walk from the luxury shops of the renowned Rodeo Drive.

The Hôtel Lili is located on South Lasky Drive in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Photo: Handout

Fashion News

3 fashion drops celebrating the Fifa World Cup 2026, by Adidas, Nike and Puma

It’s almost here … a festival of football sees 48 teams compete for the game’s biggest prize – here are fashions inspired by the event to help get you in the mood.

Nike Football has created official kits for many of the 48 international teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

US Congress warned: AI race winner will rule world, and it must not be China

As Washington and Beijing battle for global supremacy in artificial intelligence, US must establish next technological edge, Congress told.

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US lawmakers at a congressional hearing on Thursday displayed bipartisan support for retaining America’s lead in the global artificial intelligence race with China. Photo: Shutterstock

United States & Canada

Canadian policeman killed during investigation tied to US consulate shooting

Marc Pinizotto, 43, was shot by a suspect and died of his wounds in hospital.

Police officer Marc Pinizzotto poses with his family in an undated image. Photo: Toronto Police Service via AP

US

Taipei envoy sees US$14 billion arms package moving ahead under Trump

US president has yet to decide on the sale as Taipei presses its case and opposition KMT figures visit Washington.

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Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the United States, heads Taipei’s de facto embassy in Washington. Photo: Handout