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The latest news and top stories on Columbia University in New York city. Established in 1754 as King's College, it is the oldest higher education institution in New York and the fifth oldest in the United States. Columbia is notably recognised for administering the Pulitzer Prize and being the first US institution to grant the MD degree.
On July 3, 1970, France conducted its fourth and largest nuclear test on Fangataufa Atoll, French Polynesia. Photo: Getty Images
ICBMs

Past nuclear weapon tests linked to 4 million premature deaths globally: report

Norwegian People’s Aid details a deadly legacy of tests since 1945 that continue to sicken and claim lives.

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US-China relations

As I see it | The Chinese century may already be here

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Americas and the Caribbean

Explainer | Was the US capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro legal?

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United States

Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor in the era of Trump

Mamdani sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Koran as he took his oath.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after taking the oath of office. Photo: AP
United States

US Justice Department fails again to reindict Letitia James, in blow to Trump

A grand jury refused to resurrect the prosecution against the New York attorney general, after the original indictment was thrown out.

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju – who just had a ‘billionaire wedding’

Bollywood’s Madhuri Dixit, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor performed at the viral nuptials, with guests including Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson.

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Obituaries

Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96

His masterpieces include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building.

Frank Gehry poses at the 2023 Los Angeles Philharmonic Gala in October 2023. Photo: AP
Hong Kong Squash Open

Hong Kong Squash Open: Simmi Chan learns lesson as star Coll survives fright

Home interest ended by world No 8 Tinne Gilis, while 2023 men’s champion stays on course after resisting a stirring fightback.

India

‘Badhai!’ In India, a celebration for Mamdani’s New York mayoral win

After his victory, Mamdani thanked his Indian-born parents, quoted a Jawaharlal Nehru speech and partied Bollywood-style.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong must deepen Shenzhen ties to seize Apec summit opportunity: academic

Guangzhou-based think tank director Zheng Yongnian urges city government to be more proactive and link up with neighbouring powerhouse.

The 2026 Apec summit will be held in Shenzhen. Photo: Eugene Lee
Biomedicine: Companies

Hong Kong MRI maker Time Medical seeks site to boost output, eyes IPO

Aiming to grow sales to US$300 million in 2027, the company is eyeing a Nasdaq IPO and then a Hong Kong secondary listing.

Ma Qiyuan, Time Medical Systems co-founder and chairman, pictured with one of the company’s scanners in its facility in Tai Po on October 6, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Donald Trump

Trump says Harvard deal is close, university will pay US$500 million

The Ivy League school will operate trade schools and teach classes on AI and ‘lots of things’, the US president says.

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Hollywood

Meet Chase Infiniti, who stars in One Battle After Another with Leonardo DiCaprio

The 25-year-old’s name was inspired by Nicole Kidman and Toy Story, and she got her start opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in Presumed Innocent.

Science

Super Typhoon Ragasa: scientists warn climate change leads to stronger storms

Rising ocean temperatures are feared to be driving an increase in extreme weather events in the Pacific.

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Ragasa was the second category 10 typhoon in Hong Kong this year. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Rhythmic gymnast Stacey Chan crowned Miss Hong Kong 2025

Newly crowned beauty queen, 26, has won plenty of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics as a Hong Kong team member.

Miss Hong Kong Stacey Chan with first runner-up Angela Stanton (left) and second runner-up Jane Yuan. Photo: Edmond So
Science

Exclusive | How US nuclear sanctions on China backfired

Washington’s strict blacklist rule amid national security concerns has forced Beijing to become self-sufficient with ‘incredible’ results.

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