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1. 82 killed in China’s worst coal mine accident for more than a decade

2. Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet

3. Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

4. 2 notable women in ancient China broke barriers in fields of medicine, science

5. Chinese scientists suggest harsh environments foster early human creativity



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SCMP Highlights

Rescue workers at the scene at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

Bangladesh’s acquisition of a simulator for the JF-17 Thunder signals “serious intent to field modern fighters”, an observer says. Photo: Handout

Ambulances on stand-by at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday morning after authorities received news of serious turbulence on Cathay flight 156. Photo: Handout

In ancient China, societal norms dictated that women should remain outside the sphere of knowledge. However, two remarkable women challenged these boundaries. Photo: Handout

To survive harsh environments and support their communities, ancient humans developed group hunting and sophisticated tools. Photo: Wikipedia

Why the largest-ever US-Philippine drill, and Japan’s role in it, is making China uneasy

Troops from New Zealand, the Philippines, the US and Australia pose for a photo  after taking part in counter-landing live-fire drills during the Balikatan exercises on April 27. Photo: Reuters

A Japan Ground Self-Defence Force Type 88 surface-to-ship missile launcher fires during the Joint Task Force Maritime Strike, part of Balikatan joint military exercises at Culili Point Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte province. Photo: Reuters

Major EU countries push for tougher China policy ahead of Brussels debate

France’s position is well-known, with President Emmanuel Macron on Friday calling for a European “Section 301 tool”. Photo: Reuters

The Netherlands – home to companies such as ASML – has been at the coalface of economic security issues with China and the US. Photo: ASML

A rare earth mine at Bayan Obo, in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region of China, seen in 2011. Photo: VCG via Getty Images

Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin shake hands during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on May 20. Photo: EPA

Fang Daining died of an illness on February 27, according to an obituary posted on the CAS website. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing, pictured in a rare recent photo, will subsidise liver cancer surgery for 200 patients through his foundation’s Love Can Help scheme. Photo: Li Ka Shing Foundation

A famous French bulldog in China known for collecting plastic bottles is facing threats from animal abusers. Photo: Douyin

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From a coal mine accident that killed 82 people to turbulence on a Cathay Pacific flight, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend


From a coal mine accident that killed 82 people to turbulence on a Cathay Pacific flight, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.


Chinese coal mine accident, Cathay Pacific flight turbulence: 5 weekend reads you missed

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From a coal mine accident that killed 82 people to turbulence on a Cathay Pacific flight, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

1. 82 killed in China’s worst coal mine accident for more than a decade

From a coal mine accident that killed 82 people to turbulence on a Cathay Pacific flight, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend