A majority of Keir Starmer's cabinet reportedly believes Andy Burnham is destined to become prime minister. Ministers are hesitant to act, preferring to observe developments, though some, like Heidi Alexander, have urged Starmer to resign. Burnham is not planning an immediate leadership challenge.
A senior US State Department official, Michael DeSombre, will meet the AmCham HK delegation during their annual Washington trip. This meeting, with the highest-ranking official in years, suggests a potential warming of US-Hong Kong relations following President Trump's recent meeting with President Xi Jinping.
US authorities arrested five individuals from Ohio, Missouri, and California in connection with a plot to attack a White House UFC event with guns and explosive-laden drones. The alleged plan aimed to "jumpstart" a revolution.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
Britain and France are interested in demining a critical waterway post-conflict. Meanwhile, Pakistan's PM claims a deal to end a war is imminent, with finalization expected within 24 hours. US President Trump will also meet with leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and UAE to discuss winding down the Iran war.
Five Indian Air Force personnel died when an An-32 military plane crashed while landing at Jorhat air base in Assam on Saturday. The air force expressed deep regret and condolences, stating the co-pilot survived. Images showed smoke and wreckage.
Sarah Beran, former deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in Beijing, is reportedly set to succeed Stephen Orlins as president of the National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR). Orlins, president since 2005, will retire and move to an advisory role.
Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of rape orchestrated by her ex-husband, shared her journey of finding love and hope at the Hay Festival in Wales. She discussed her memoir and advocated for an end to violence against women.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US and Iran are nearing an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. Regional officials and a diplomat confirmed an MOU is within reach, with a final decision expected within 48 hours.
Parents of children injured in the Southport knife attack say anonymity orders have made their daughters 'invisible', hindering access to support and public recognition of their bravery. The court order, meant to protect privacy, has led to confusion and a lack of coordinated aid.
Labor MPs anticipate government concessions on capital gains tax for startups following backlash to budget changes. Concerns exist about explaining complex tax reforms effectively.
An international law enforcement coalition, including the FBI and Europol, has dismantled the popular First VPN service, used by at least 25 ransomware gangs and cybercriminals for various illicit activities. The administrator was arrested, servers were seized, and user data was obtained, exposing thousands linked to the cybercrime ecosystem.
The Pentagon is preparing to send a delegation led by Elbridge Colby to Beijing within weeks to finalize arrangements for a potential visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth recently accompanied President Trump on a state visit to China.
Two suspects are dead following a shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego. Authorities believe multiple people were shot. Children were seen being evacuated from the mosque campus.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, worth up to $25 million. The 42-year-old quarterback, who led the Steelers to an AFC North title last year, reunites with former coach Mike McCarthy.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a lengthy decision process. The 42-year-old quarterback led the Steelers to an AFC North title last season.
Israel's military announced Saturday it killed Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a Gaza air strike Friday. Haddad, born in 1970, was the highest-ranking Hamas official killed since an October ceasefire. His death occurred during an Israeli strike on Gaza City, with a funeral held for him, his wife, and daughter.
The Tate brothers' defamation lawsuit against social media accounts, including anonymous ones, faces opposition from X (formerly Twitter) citing First Amendment protections for anonymous speech.
According to a list shared by a White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, Elon Musk and Tim Cook will be accompanied by 15 other chief executive officers when Donald Trump visits China.
Hong Kong authorities should issue about 20,500 licences in the first phase of regulating ride-hailing platforms, lawmakers and experts have said, arguing that the city needs at least 15,000 active cars daily to meet existing demand and avoid worsening transport shortages. The proposal came as several lawmakers told the South China Morning Post, on condition of anonymity, that the government had recently consulted them on a regulatory framework for ride-hailing services but had not presented any...
Chinese officials have signalled privately a growing willingness to retaliate against the United States, buoyed by confidence in their economic leverage as US President Donald Trump prepares to visit Beijing this week. Sources told the South China Morning Post that officials in Beijing had grown bolder since playing its rare earths card in October and were now less worried about tariffs. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to comment publicly, said...
Kunlunxin, the artificial intelligence chip unit of Chinese tech giant Baidu, is seeking a valuation of at least 100 billion yuan (US$14.69 billion) for its Hong Kong stock exchange listing, according to two people familiar with the matter. The valuation could change based on market conditions and final terms, according to one of the sources, who requested anonymity as the information was private. Baidu and Kunlunxin did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday. Separately,...
Kunlunxin, the artificial intelligence chip unit of Chinese tech giant Baidu, is seeking a valuation of at least 100 billion yuan (US$14.6 billion) for its Hong Kong stock exchange listing, according to two people familiar with the matter. The valuation could change based on market conditions and final terms, according to one of the sources, who requested anonymity as the information was private. Baidu and Kunlunxin did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday. Separately,...
Bill Foley’s Cannae Holdings Inc expected to complete dealBillionaire Foley to provide ‘significant’ investmentExeter’s members have voted in favour of selling the club to the American owners of AFC Bournemouth. Cannae Holdings Inc, part of billionaire Bill Foley’s investment empire which also includes the Black Knight Sports and Entertainment group, is now set to take full control of the Chiefs and provide “significant” multi-million-pound fundingExeter, who rose from lower-league anonymity to claim a European and domestic title double in 2020, have previously been a members-owned club since their foundation in 1871. At a special general meeting, however, members voted by a comfortable majority to approve the club’s sale with long-time chairman Tony Rowe having negotiated a landmark deal with the new US backers. Continue reading...
