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Trending in China

Shock as teen surrogate gives birth to twins for Chinese man, receives US$124,000

There has been a wave of public outrage in China after it emerged that a man paid a teenage girl US$124,000 to bear surrogate twins for him. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Americas

Venezuela received first high-level criminal among US deportees

Venezuelan migrants deported from the US look out from an aircraft as they arrive in Maiquetia, Venezuela. Photo: Reuters

Science

From underdog to genius: Yale computer scientist Sun Huanbo returns to China

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Computer scientist Sun Huanbo has taken up a position at Peking University. Photo: Peking University

Trending in China

‘Selfish’ Chinese man who used mall baby room for online meeting ridiculed online

A graduate student in China became trapped in a shopping mall baby nursing room after he used it for an online meeting. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Global Economy

Car trouble: is a drop in China-Russia auto shipments a bad omen for trade?

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China and Russia’s previously ironclad trade ties may be softening as the US attempts to bring Moscow out of Beijing’s orbit. Photo: Reuters
Joe Phelan feeds some of his herd on his alpaca farm near Dublin, Ireland. Photo: Reuters
Wellness

Meet the Irish farmer using alpacas for animal therapy for the elderly

With their ‘huge brown eyes’, camelid therapy animals ease anxiety among nursing home residents and those with special needs, farmer says.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police suspect cruelty after 2 cats allegedly fall from height, 1 dead

Crime in Hong Kong

Snakes in the mail: Hong Kong police probe parcel with 10 reptiles for Australia

Japan

There’s a rat in my soup! Dead rodent hurts Japan restaurant chain’s stock price

Zensho Holdings, which operates the Sukiya chain, saw its shares fall as much as 7.1 per cent after it revealed the grisly discovery.

An image shared on social media shows the dead rodent that was found in a bowl of Sukiya soup. Photo: X/yhp_m
Pets

US woman drowned dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding: police

Tywinn the miniature schnauzer’s body was found in the trash, while cameras showed the owner leaving the toilet before getting on her plane.

New Zealand

Fin-tastic: world’s ugliest animal wins New Zealand’s fish of the year

The quirky deep-sea blobfish beat the orange roughy to claim the honour.

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Indonesia

Can Jakarta’s ‘cat island’ boost tourism and solve its stray cat problem?

Jakarta’s innovative “cat island” plan aims to solve its stray cat crisis, promote tourism and establish a safe feline haven.

Cats are fed at a shelter in Bogor, West Java province, Indonesia, in December 2019. Photo: Reuters
Trending in China

Chinese pet cloning charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate dead ‘fur babies’.

France

Hunter on trial in France for killing endangered bear

Boar hunter Andre Rives says he acted in self-defence when a mother bear attacked him in the Pyrenees in 2021.

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Mexico

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking outrage and celebration

Mexico City, home to the world’s biggest bullring, prohibits the killing of bulls and the use of sharp objects that could injure animals.

A young bullfighter performs a pass in front of a line of riot police in Mexico City. Photo: AFP
Pacific nations

Scientists think they’ve finally figured out how iguanas got to Fiji

Most modern-day iguanas live in the Americas – thousands of miles and one giant ocean away from the collection of remote Pacific islands.

A female Lau banded iguana in Fiji. Photo: US Geological Survey/AP
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp notes ‘worries about odour, health issues on pet-friendly rides’

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

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Indonesia

‘What else can we do?’ Indonesia has more crocodile attacks than anywhere else

Indonesia recorded nearly 180 crocodile attacks last year, with 92 fatalities. Some say palm-oil plantations are making the problem worse.

United States

US jails Chinese man for smuggling ‘status symbol’ turtles to Hong Kong

Tin Sai-keung was sentenced to nearly three years in jail for smuggling the protected species, coveted by China’s middle class, out of the US.

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An eastern box turtle in Virginia, US. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Australia

US influencer who snatched baby wombat in Australia apologises

Sam Jones, who sparked outrage with a video showing her running from the mother wombat with a joey in her hands, has left the country.

A carer holds a baby wombat in Canberra, Australia, in December 2022. Photo: AAP Image via AP
Trending in China

Man in China tortures cat to death, only gets a fine, detention, sparks outrage

‘Mentally ill’ man stamps on helpless feline, breaks animal’s legs and gouges its eyes out, sparks wave of anger on social media.

Fame and celebrity

Gene Hackman’s dog probably died of dehydration and starvation, report says

The actor, wife Betsy Arakawa and their kelpie mix, Zinna, were found dead in the couple’s home in Santa Fe.

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India

Man’s best friend celebrates Holi, the festival of colours

Holi is celebrated by smearing each other with brightly coloured powder, dancing and feasting on traditional confectionery.

A woman pets a dog who took part in Holi festivities at a park in New Delhi. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Who is ex-NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw’s second daughter, Erin Bradshaw?

Born to the sports commentator and third wife Charla Hopkins, Erin has an elder sister, Rachel and a stepsister, Lacey – her Texas ranch was recently hit by a lethal tornado.

Australia

‘It looked dreadful’: fury in Australia after US influencer hounds baby wombat

Foreign Minister Penny Wong told the visitor to ‘leave the baby wombat alone’ after a video of her harassing the marsupial went viral.

United States

Dog shoots US man in bed after ‘paw stuck in trigger’

The man from Tennessee escaped serious injury with a graze to his left thigh.

A pit bull dog. An American dog owner was shot by his pet after it jumped on his bed this week. File photo: Shutterstock
Trending in China

Chinese woman pays US$22,000 to clone late dog, sparks curiosity online

Grieving owner of ‘loyal and brave’ Doberman who could not stand pain of loss says ‘new’ pet is not a replacement but a fresh, complete life.

A woman in China has paid US$22,000 to clone her late dog, sparking curiosity and debate online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com
Thailand

Swiss man in Thailand may lose visa after his dogs allegedly attacked beachgoers

Authorities say the man has repeatedly ignored orders to restrain his dogs, sparking legal action.

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Trending in China

China temple ‘high-5 cat’ raises paw to greet visitors, draws crowds seeking luck

Pet moggy decked out in gold chain goes viral on mainland social media by offering a human-style greeting to queues of tourists.

Fame and celebrity

Virus that killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, is spread by rodents

The pathogen can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills in January 2003. Photo: AP
New Zealand

Surprise dolphin hitches a ride in New Zealand fishermen’s boat

The bottlenose dolphin, weighing more than 400kg, leapt aboard the open-top boat as its occupants were fishing off the country’s north coast.

A dolphin is seen being hosed down with water after it had jumped inside Dean Harrison’s boat. Photo: Dean Harrison via AP
Science

Scientists take first step to bringing back mammoth by creating ‘woolly mouse’

US start-up Colossal Biosciences says it is on track to produce a woolly mammoth calf born to a surrogate elephant mother by late 2028.

Pakistan

Rocky road to recovery for bear saved from illegal fighting ring in Pakistan

After 35 brutal fights, Rocky the bear’s sufferings – which include a broken jaw and losing all his teeth – have come to an end.

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