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China’s largest mining company poised for global top 3 status by 2028, says S&P

Ratings agency highlights Zijin’s project pipeline and cost discipline as the miner accelerates global expansion in copper and gold.

Zijin Mining’s outlook has been raised from “stable” to “positive”. Photo: Shutterstock

Middle East

West Bank settlers steal Palestinian family’s sheep herd ahead of Eid festival

About 4,000 head of livestock have been stolen by settlers since the start of 2026, according to Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture.

A displaced Palestinian tends to his livestock in a tent sheltering animals in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Football

Put in the hours and always think of others, Henry advises Hong Kong youngsters

Legendary French and Arsenal striker also tells 600 pupils at UBS event at Hong Kong Jockey Club to evolve and be open to advice.

Former France and Arsenal forward Thierry Henry speaking to about 600 pupils at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre on Tuesday. Photo: Sun Yeung

China Economy

China should learn household balance sheet lessons from US: report

Chinese policymakers could use American response to recessions as a reference, new report argues.

A cyclist rides past a residential construction site in Beijing in November. Photo: Getty Images

Science

Concerns mount in China’s space sector that Musk’s Starship will be a failure

Is the world’s most powerful rocket hitting a wall similar to the engineering limitations experienced decades ago by the Soviet N1?

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The Starship and Super Heavy Booster create sound waves on lift-off for the 12th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Texas on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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Middle East

Tanker hit by explosion near Hormuz hours after US strikes on Iran

The incident, in the Gulf of Oman about 60 nautical miles east of Muscat, was an ‘external explosion’, UKMTO said.

Vessels are anchored off Oman in the the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Photo: Reuters

People

‘Like an aeroplane landing’: deadly building collapse shocks Philippine city

James Bernardo was delivering food in Angeles City when the structure collapsed behind him, with the wreckage also affecting nearby businesses.

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A resident walks past the rubble of a collapsed building in Angeles City, the Philippines, on Monday. Photo: AFP

Law and Crime

Mainland mother who offered bribe for son’s Hong Kong school place spared jail

Cai Yu, 39, told court she ‘underestimated’ consequences of offering HK$10,000 bribe to assistant principal of CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School.

CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School. Photo: Handout

Football

On This Day | Gazza and the ‘Dentist’s Chair’: England’s wild trip to Hong Kong – SCMP archive

On this day 30 years ago, a football match between England and a Hong Kong select team side ended in a wild night out in Causeway Bay.

Paul Gascoigne pictured with a female fan at The Jump Bar in Causeway Bay on May 30, 1996. Photo: SCMP

World Opinion

As I see it | Trump makes everything worse but he didn’t start it

Essays from over a decade ago show that America’s institutional decay and populist revolt predate the current US president’s rise to power.

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US President Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, the US, on May 22. Photo: AFP
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Health & Environment

Malaysia police’s ‘gay party’ label sparks debate after hotel drug raid

LGBTQ activists were critical of police using terms such as ‘immoral activities’ when describing the raid.

The sun sets behind the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AP

Transport

High-altitude turbulence tricky to spot, experts say, as Cathay looks into case

Cathay Pacific says it is ‘gathering facts’ surrounding case of severe turbulence that injured 10 on flight from Brisbane.

Ambulances wait at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday morning for the Brisbane flight. Photo: Handout

Europe

Mango founder’s son steps down as vice-chair amid probe into father’s death

A judge said there was sufficient evidence to suggest Jonathan Andic ‘played an active and premeditated role’ in Isak Andic’s death.

Isak Andic was the founder of Spanish fashion brand Mango. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Double standards? How North American conservatives viewed 2 China trips

The North American right cast Trump’s Beijing visit as ‘deal-making diplomacy’ while attacking the Canadian leader for ‘hedging with China’.

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, pictured on May 14 at the welcoming ceremony for Trump’s recent visit to Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Transport

Hong Kong sets ride-hailing permit cap at 10,000 under regulatory push

Applicants who have owned private car for certain period likely to be given priority under new regime.

Hong Kong has taken steps to tackle the ride-hailing market’s regulatory vacuum. Photo: Karma Lo
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Policy

How does China regulate AI while the US pulls back on oversight under Trump?

As the US walks back its AI model approval plans due to fears of losing its competitive edge, China has already set up a registry system.

A glowing AI core surrounded by diverse digital service icons stands before the flags of China and the US, illustrating the link between integrated AI ecosystems and global digital sovereignty. Photo: Shutterstock

Education

57-year-old Hong Kong school to merge after third closure threat in 2 decades

Fresh Fish Traders School will merge with nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1 according to circular issued on Tuesday.

The institution will merge with the nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1. Photo: Jelly Tse

Asia

Video | India’s ‘cockroach’ movement goes viral

Satirical political group emerges in response to controversial remarks comparing jobless graduates to pests.

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Travel & Leisure

Great holiday escapes to help you unwind and reset your nervous system

These seven destinations will help you calm your mind and body through nature, science, scenery and a slower pace of life.

Norrona’s Canvas Telemark experience in Norway is for travellers who find their calm in wild places and do not mind a bit of roughing it to get there. Photo: Instagram/norronaadventure

Politics

Shanxi mine disaster casts shadow over province’s shift from coal to culture

Deadly explosion reveals the hurdles facing the mining hub as it tries to tap into greener sectors such as tourism.

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A worker sorts coal near a mine in Datong, Shanxi province – a city that also boasts a growing tourism industry. Photo: AFP
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China

China event slammed after displaying photos of swimmer’s wardrobe malfunction

The images were on an official public platform for the race in Shanghai that had more than 10,000 active viewers at the time.

Another athlete, surnamed Zhang, condemned the “inappropriate photography” at the 2026 Xing-Quan Dishui Lake Swim-Crossing Challenge on her social media. Photo: Shanghai Traithlon Club

Racing

Hewitson and championship-leading trainer Shum combine at Happy Valley

South African jockey and local handler partner with Happy Shooter, Fantastic Fun and Winning Champion.

Happy Shooter, ridden by Lyle Hewitson, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Law and Crime

Police officer gets 2½ years’ jail for taking HK$1.1 million in cash, gifts

In his mitigation letter, Ho Siu-tung admits to becoming ‘private servant’ of businessman to keep up affluent lifestyle beyond his means.

The court heard that the 40-year-old officer, who has been suspended, was at one point marked for promotion to superintendent. Photo: Handout

China Economy

China’s yuan gains ground in global trade with room to grow, Goldman Sachs says

The currency’s use in global trade has grown sharply in recent years but still falls short of China’s economic weight, the bank says.

Top officials have adopted a more proactive tone on the yuan’s global role in recent months, as the country enters its 15th five-year plan period. Photo: Shutterstock

Europe

‘Extremely violent’: 2 teens among 4 dead in Belgium after train hits school bus

Belgium, ⁠where a dense railway network criss-crosses towns and villages, has a history of accidents ‌at level crossings.

Rescuers work at the scene of a crash between a train and school bus in Buggenhout, Belgium, on Tuesday. Photo: VTM/AP
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Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman duped out of HK$1 million by fake AI investment app

Police receive more than 70 investment scam reports over past week, with total losses exceeding HK$50 million.

Scammers have posed as investment experts and sent random messages offering unsolicited advice via WhatsApp. Photo: Edmond So

Society

CLP Power to raise electricity price for third straight month in June

Hong Kong’s main power supplier increased its fuel cost charge to 42.6 HK cents per unit of electricity, up 5.4 per cent from May.

A view of the Sham Shui Po cityscape at night. Photo: Eugene Lee

Politics

How US military aircraft repair hub could threaten Indonesian neutrality

If Indonesia turns Kertajati Airport into a Hercules repair hub, it risks being seen as siding with the US in times of war, analysts say.

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Kertajati Airport in West Java is dubbed a “ghost airport” due to its nearly deserted terminals and lack of commercial passenger traffic. Photo: Shutterstock

China Personalities

China ex-train driver creates US$440 short film, gets Hollywood praise, job offer

29-year-old technical school graduate shuns getting ‘dizzy’ on short-term success, vows to continue studying.

From train driver and wedding photographer, Liu Ziyu from China created a low-budget viral short film in 10 days, earning praise from a Hollywood director and receiving a job offer. Photo: The Paper

Celebrities

Meet Megan Lawless, who plays Sarah in the hit horror film Obsession

Lawless, who’s been acting since she was 13, has one of the most memorable death scenes in the 26-year-old director’s much-discussed horror film.

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Megan Lawless plays Sarah in Obsession. Photos: Getty Images via AFP, @isaiahsofyne/X