WHO warns Africa faces ‘complex’ Ebola outbreak as virus reaches Nigeria
The World Health Organization has warned that Africa faced a “complex” Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, marking the...
Typhoon Champi disrupts more than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan
Published: 2:39pm, 23 Oct 2026Updated: 6:32pm, 23 Oct 2026 More than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan have been cancelled as Typhoon Champi...
Indonesian wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings in Sulawesi
The world’s oldest cave paintings on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi are under threat as heat and smoke from the country’s worst wildfires in...
DeepSeek, MiniMax secure open-source licences days after new China export rules: state media
Published: 2:00pm, 23 Oct 2026Updated: 2:03pm, 23 Oct 2026 Chinese artificial intelligence model developers DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed export registration procedures and proceeded...
2 women arrested over alleged child abuse after girl, 11, posts plea for help
Published: 1:52pm, 23 Oct 2026Updated: 2:54pm, 23 Oct 2026 Two women have been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of child abuse after an...
France braces for more unrest as police face scrutiny over weapons and tactics
Published: 1:50pm, 23 Oct 2026Updated: 3:27pm, 23 Oct 2026 Police across France are under pressure to maintain security during further protests expected in some...
North Korean silence signals Trump-Kim summit unlikely: US, South Korean officials
US and South Korean officials see the chances fading of a meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year,...
Hong Kong security chief vows accountability, reforms ahead of Tai Po fire report
Published: 1:19pm, 23 Oct 2026Updated: 1:29pm, 23 Oct 2026 The Fire Services Department will bear “ultimate responsibility” for following up on fire safety complaints...
No bots: Japan drafts rules for social media platforms ahead of local elections
Japan’s communications ministry on Friday unveiled draft guidelines outlining measures for 13 major social media operators to help reduce the impact of misinformation and...