Man, 20, arrested over bomb hoax in comments posted on SCMP’s social media
Police arrest suspect on Friday after he claims bomb will be planted somewhere in Hong Kong and muses about smuggling rifle into Disneyland
· Cannix Yau
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Former Labor senator Nova Peris accused of ‘amplifying’ anti-Muslim social media posts
Olympian and Labor Friends of Israel patron shared posts about Palestinians that were ‘dehumanising’, Muslim advocacy group alleges
· Cait Kelly, Adeshola Ore
Kotikula ousts Mhasde to reach Hilado J60 World Tennis final
MANILA, Philippines — Second seed Ryu Kotikula of Thailand marched to the final after beating Aaradhya Mhasde, 6-0, 6-4, Saturday in the first leg of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship Friday at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
· The Manila Times
Kotikula, Kukreti seal Hilado J60 World Tennis final showdown
MANILA, Philippines — Second seed Ryu Kotikula of Thailand marched to the final after beating Aaradhya Mhasde, 6-0, 6-4, Saturday in the first leg of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
· The Manila Times
Husic lashes Labor culture after push for Gaza debate fails
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 4:01pm
· Clare Armstrong
UN chief arrives in Syria, likely to back post-Assad transition
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Syria on Saturday on the first visit by a chief of the global body since before the country's civil war erupted, state media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Robin Padilla responds to fellow actor Angel Locsin's criticism with understanding
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla chose not to confront actress Angel Locsin following an open letter on her Instagram account where she criticized the politics of the actor-turned-politician and urged him to "wake up."
· Mark Carlo Sibug
The UK’s first TikTok PM? Andy Burnham channels Zohran Mamdani as he hits social media
From Mo Farah to Bus Aunty, new prime minister makes good on promise to ‘do things differently’ when it comes to communication
· Priya Bharadia
More than 30 restaurants pull out of dog-friendly scheme, 70 warnings issued
Hong Kong environment chief says overall compliance is ‘acceptable’ and is confident ‘teething’ problems will be solved to develop pet-friendly culture
· Cannix Yau
More than 30 restaurants pull out of dog-friendly scheme, 70 warnings issued
Hong Kong environment chief says overall compliance is ‘acceptable’ and is confident ‘teething’ problems will be solved to develop pet-friendly culture
· Cannix Yau
Celebrity chef Hugo Leung, aka To To, on the road to becoming a ‘Gourmet God’
Leung wasn’t always a ‘Gourmet God’ – as an apprentice, he was expected to clean woks, sharpen knives and even wash his master’s underwear
· Lisa Cam
Celebrity chef Hugo Leung, aka To To, on the road to becoming a ‘Gourmet God’
Leung wasn’t always a ‘Gourmet God’ – as an apprentice, he was expected to clean woks, sharpen knives and even wash his master’s underwear
· Lisa Cam
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‘Show must go on’, Trump tells scaled-back press gala 3 months after assassination attempt
Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping
· Mark Magnier
‘Show must go on’, Trump tells scaled-back press gala 3 months after assassination attempt
Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping
· Mark Magnier
Germany declines to disclose intel on Nord Stream sabotage – media
The German government has refused to clarify whether it received warnings ahead of the Nord Stream sabotage, Ostdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (OAZ) reported on Friday, citing a written response to an opposition lawmaker.
· RT
Germany’s Merz refuses to disclose intel on Nord Stream sabotage – media
The German government has refused to clarify whether it received warnings ahead of the Nord Stream sabotage, Ostdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (OAZ) reported on Friday, citing a written response to an opposition lawmaker.
· RT
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Houthis claim missile attack on southern Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis have claimed a missile attack on the southern Saudi city of Jizan, the group's Ansarollah media posted on Telegram, according to AFP.
· Middleeasteye
Eric Dane called ‘Euphoria’ his most ‘profound’ career experience in new special
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· Lauren Sarner
One sequel to rule them all — Spaceballs II warps into Comic-Con
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Hot summer movies to watch in Israel: 'On Standby' lands well, 'Into the Blue' delivers escapism
On Standby has taken off, so to speak, showing on Yes TV Drama and Yes VOD, and it tells the story of Sagit (Gitit Fisher), a depressed security officer at the airport who feels stuck in every aspect of her life, and what happens to her when everything begins to change.
· HANNAH BROWN
Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South Korea
While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre
· David D. Lee
Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South Korea
While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre
· David D. Lee
Doja Cat brought Kenny G to the VMAs — now pop music needs to bring back the sax
“I’m gonna buy a saxophone.” The tone in my gig buddy’s voice was part “damn the torpedoes” and part “tell Laura I love her”. He knew the risks. This was incendiary stuff for a professional rock musician so he said it discreetly, as Paul Von Mertens from the Pet Sounds Band expertly rearranged the oxygen in the hall.
· Michael Dwyer
When does the ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ movie come out? How to watch for free
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· Angela Tricarico
Rick Moranis jokes he never ‘retired’ in rare Comic-Con appearance
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· Audrey Rock
Riize draws 50,000 to Japan fan meeting tour
K-pop group Riize has wrapped up its Japan fan meeting tour, drawing about 50,000 people across six shows, SM Entertainment said.
· Hong Yoo
Decline in film permits shows Hollywood needs more than tax credits to survive
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· Christian Toto
Thousands flock to Victorian canola farm chasing social media snaps
Sat 25 Jul 2026 at 11:49am
· Justine Longmore
‘It dispelled a bunch of shame’: How a writing group is helping locals share revealing true stories
When Cas Castellano moved to Australia from Philadelphia, she found it hard to fit in with her new community. That changed when she found a writing group, wrote a story about a dark time in her life and read it aloud on stage.
· Garry Maddox
Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier
Tohoku is just a couple of hours north of Tokyo by bullet train, yet only 6 per cent of overseas visitors visited last year
· Julian Ryall
Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier
Tohoku is just a couple of hours north of Tokyo by bullet train, yet only 6 per cent of overseas visitors visited last year
· Julian Ryall
Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a creative medium
Chiho Ninomiya, from left, Kanami Murata and Karin Makishima, freshman members of the art club at Kumagaya Girls High School, discuss ideas for chalk art drawing at the school in Kumagaya, northwest of Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as they are part of the team participating in a national blackboard art contest. (AP…
· Yuri Kageyama
How Kirsten Storms was written off ‘General Hospital’ after 21 years following ‘mental health crisis’
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· BreAnna Bell
We’ve fallen in love with drones, but they’re not the sole answer
Elisabeth Braw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, author of the award-winning “Goodbye Globalization” and a regular columnist for POLITICO. Her new book, “The Undersea War,” is out later this year.
· Elisabeth Braw
Wickedly wild celebration at the Cove
Distinguished interior designer Cocoy Cordova celebrated his third annual "Wickedly Wild African" birthday soirée in grand style at Cove Manila in Okada Manila, hosting an evening defined by glamour, creativity and unforgettable entertainment.
· Becky Garcia
Nazgul haunt the hall as 'Rings of Power' trailer airs at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO — The third season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" premiered its trailer Friday at San Diego Comic-Con.
· Agence France-Presse
Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital
Extreme slimming method is claimed to help people shed weight in just two days, but doctor says it can seriously harm the digestive system
· Alice Yan
Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital
Extreme slimming method is claimed to help people shed weight in just two days, but doctor says it can seriously harm the digestive system
· Alice Yan
Movies are back to kicking boring TV’s ass
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· Johnny Oleksinski
Chemical manufacturer ends sales of controversial herbicide
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· Justine Longmore
From Porn Star To Politician: Amaranta Hank Sworn In To Colombia's Congress
A former adult film actress was sworn in as a Colombian senator on Monday, and she is vowing to fight for the rights of the country's adult-content creators.
· Tyler Durden
When Chinese emperors and their prime ministers fell out, the results could be deadly
Imperial China relied on officials to run government affairs under the emperor, but as history shows, this power dynamic was a fragile one
· Wee Kek Koon
When Chinese emperors and their prime ministers fell out, the results could be deadly
Imperial China relied on officials to run government affairs under the emperor, but as history shows, this power dynamic was a fragile one
· Wee Kek Koon
The culinary stars align in Hangzhou
Lamb chops smoked over century-old persimmon wood and leaves at Xi Yin in Hangzhou. The eastern Chinese city is reclaiming its place as one of the country's culinary capitals. (Courtesy of Xi Yin)
· Staff Writer
In pictures: how generations of Hongkongers beat the summer heat
Locals have long swapped concrete for coastline, heading to the city’s coolest locations – our numerous accessible beaches
· Alexander Mak
In pictures: how generations of Hongkongers beat the summer heat
Locals have long swapped concrete for coastline, heading to the city’s coolest locations – our numerous accessible beaches
· Alexander Mak
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