‘Fawlty Towers’ actress Prunella Scales dies peacefully at home at 93
Actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as the long-suffering Sybil in the British TV comedy classic Fawlty Towers, has died aged 93,...
Hong Kong to remain competitive through public-private partnerships: Paul Chan
Hong Kong will remain competitive through public-private partnerships and the pursuit of pragmatic solutions amid China-US tensions, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has said...
US soybean farmers’ plea; death of leading AI scientist: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider...
DNC Sets January Deadline for States Seeking Early 2028 Primary Slots
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is already preparing for the 2028 presidential primaries, with an eye toward taking back the White House. The DNC’s...
Trump Addresses American Troops Aboard USS George Washington in Japan
President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of thousands of American troops aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington at the Yokosuka naval base in...
Taiwanese increasingly reluctant to give lives to defend island, poll finds
Growing numbers of Taiwanese are unwilling to give their lives to defend the island, according to a new opinion poll. Advertisement In a recent...
China expands frontiers in space, deep sea, poles amid fierce geopolitical race
China’s geopolitical rivalry with the West is expanding into new frontiers – including the polar regions, outer space, cyberspace and the deep sea –...
Historic Vietnam cities of Hue, Hoi An flooded after heaviest ever rainfall
Heavy rains have caused major flooding in central Vietnam, with rivers swelling and submerging homes, farmland and tourist destinations including the historic cities of...
Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Selling International Assets After Trump Sanctions
Russian oil company Lukoil said it plans to sell its international assets after sanctions imposed by the Trump administration targeted the company and fellow...