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WORLDJul 6China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies in car crash after shared lunchThe Chinese social media was shaken by a Good Samaritan deed that ended in tragedy when an elderly farmer died in a car crash shortly after receiving kind help from an influencer. The influencer, who has dedicated himself to helping farmers in central China’s Henan province and has 84,000 followers, posted a video of himself assisting an 81-year-old farmer on June 25. The influencer, surnamed Zhang, bought all the vegetables the elderly man was selling. The farmer, surnamed Jing, gave Zhang a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 6Fleet of 10 Japan - related ships exit Hormuz , data showsData indicates that a fleet of ten Japan-related ships has exited the Strait of Hormuz, which could have implications for regional shipping and trade.dunyanews.tv · Pakistan
WORLDJul 674% of Hong Kong pupils get first-choice secondary school, match 2025 recordSeventy-four per cent of Primary Six pupils in Hong Kong were allocated their first-choice secondary school through the central allocation system, matching last year’s record – a result a school council representative attributed to parents making more informed choices. The Education Bureau on Monday said that 48,545 students joined the Secondary School Place Allocation System, an increase of 534 pupils, or 1.11 per cent, from last year. “For students allocated through central allocation, 91 per...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 6‘Goodbye and thank you’: Hong Kong’s old Kai Tak Airport closes - SCMP archiveThis article was first published on July 6, 1998. Roger, over and out, Kai Tak by Rachel Clarke The lights were turned out at Kai Tak at 1.16 this morning, marking the end of the airport’s 73-year history. “Goodbye Kai Tak and thank you,” said Director of Civil Aviation Richard Siegel, before throwing the switch. As the lights went out, hundreds of people worked through the night in a hectic 13-hour operation to move the last pieces of equipment to the new airport at Chek Lap Kok, 35km...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 6China’s technical schools offer both hope and despair for jobless university graduatesChina’s technical schools offer hope to desperate university graduates who cannot find a job – but for many, the reality falls short of the promise. As China’s university graduates face mounting pressure in the job market, a growing number are turning to an unconventional lifeline: vocational training schools. The phenomenon, known as “returning to the furnace”, involves degree-holders enrolling in technical programmes to acquire practical, employable skills. The trend is gaining measurable...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 6VOX POPULI : Somber thoughts that rise under skies painted with fireworks | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisAn opinion piece from The Asahi Shimbun reflects on somber thoughts inspired by fireworks. This provides cultural commentary and human insight.asahi.com · Japan
WORLDJul 6Seoul high school athletes to visit Gwangju to apologize for disparaging chantsHigh school athletes from Seoul are planning a visit to Gwangju to issue an apology for disparaging chants. This event addresses a local social issue and a gesture of reconciliation.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
WORLDJul 6Hong Kong police arrest 13 in drink and drug driving crackdown during World CupHong Kong police have arrested 13 people in a three-day operation targeting drink- and drug-driving during the World Cup. The force said on Monday that its Traffic Kowloon East enforcement and control division conducted the operation, code-named “Quickchaser”, from July 3 to 5 on major thoroughfares in the area, netting 10 men, a 17-year-old boy and two women. The suspects, aged 17 to 62, were arrested on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs, driving under...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 6New book published on germ warfare crimes of notorious Japanese Unit 731 during WWII -- Beijing ReviewA new book has been published detailing the germ warfare crimes of the notorious Japanese Unit 731 during World War II. The publication aims to shed light on these historical atrocities.bjreview.com.cn · China
WORLDJul 655 Hong Kong students from 13 schools score perfect IB marksAt least 55 students from 13 Hong Kong schools have achieved top marks in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, with one private independent institution reporting nine perfect scorers, its best result on record. With results released on Monday, Victoria Shanghai Academy said nine students attained the maximum 45 points, while another eight scored 44. The school’s average score was 39. Among the top scorers are Billy Chan and Genevieve Cheuk, who both plan to study medicine at the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 6China restaurant sparks debate after selling simple tomato scrambled egg dish for US$75A Shanghai restaurant has captured attention on mainland Chinese social media for launching a special dish of stir-fried tomato and scrambled eggs at an exorbitant price of 520 yuan (US$75), triggering a heated discussion. The dish itself is among the most common, affordable household food items in the country, containing ordinary ingredients – tomatoes and eggs. But the dish served at Jinlong Dabianlu Restaurant in Hongkou district in downtown Shanghai is sold at 520 yuan, dozens of times more...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 6Global institutions call South Korea a climate villain Global institutions have labeled South Korea a "climate villain." This signifies international criticism regarding the country's environmental policies and actions.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
WORLDJul 5Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis university town tender to launch in 2 monthsAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. The first tender for the university town in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis will be launched in two months, with successful bidders to be announced after the site formation of the plot is completed by the end of this year, the education minister has revealed. Secretary for...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5FIFA World Cup 2026 : Japan envoy backs Brazil for Round of 16 clash against NorwayA Japanese envoy has expressed support for Brazil in their potential Round of 16 match against Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026. This highlights diplomatic interest in major international sports events.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
WORLDJul 5Hong Kong police seize HK$120m of cocaine hidden in 3-tonne metal containersPolice have seized about HK$120 million (US$15.4 million) worth of suspected cocaine hidden inside three heavy-metal containers at a warehouse in northern Hong Kong, arresting three men. Officers raided a 3,000 sq ft tin‑sheet warehouse on Kung Um Road in Yuen Long on Friday night and found three men using tools to cut open two of the containers, Senior Inspector Lam Pak‑kiu of the narcotics bureau said on Sunday. Each container measured about 1.6 metres long, one metre wide and 0.35 metres...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5New book published on germ warfare crimes of notorious Japanese Unit 731 during WWIIA new book has been published detailing the germ warfare crimes committed by Japanese Unit 731 during WWII. This sheds light on historical atrocities and their documentation.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
WORLDJul 5China Focus : New book published on germ warfare crimes of notorious Japanese Unit 731 during WWII - XinhuaXinhua reports on a new book published about the germ warfare crimes committed by Japan's Unit 731 during World War II. This publication brings renewed attention to a dark chapter of history.english.news.cn
WORLDJul 5Hong Kong aurora-chasing tour group rescues 2 divers lost at sea in AustraliaA Hong Kong tour group on an aurora-chasing boat ride near an island in Australia has saved two fellow city residents who went missing while scuba diving, in a dramatic rescue the agency said “shone light on the brilliance of humanity”. WWPKG Tours detailed the rescue in a Facebook post on Sunday and commended tour group leader Foxman Hui and his members who were on a trip in Tasmania. They were out at sea on a Southern Lights sightseeing cruise in Hobart on Friday, when they came across two...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5The power of exemplary lives -- China Economic NetThe China Economic Net discusses the influence and importance of exemplary lives. This article offers a cultural or social perspective through a specific media lens.en.ce.cn · China
WORLDJul 5Hong Kong restaurants spend to welcome furry diners under pet-friendly schemePet strollers, partitions and pre-dining briefings for customers are among the measures Hong Kong restaurants are taking ahead of the launch of a scheme allowing dogs into eateries next week. Dim sum restaurant Old Fung Tea House, with six outlets across the city, is among 833 eateries that will allow dogs to enter starting on Thursday under a policy by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department aimed at developing the pet economy. Owner Fung Man-kit said he invested about HK$10,000...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5South Korea’s World Cup loss spurs anger over ‘cartel’ of elites, favouritismWhen South Korea’s national football team returned home on Tuesday after their shock group-stage exit from the 2026 World Cup tournament, the fury of fans was not targeted at captain Son Heung-min or other players. It was aimed at head coach Hong Myung-bo, who announced his resignation during a press conference in Guadalajara, Mexico – the tournament’s co-host – on June 28. South Korea lost 1-0 to Mexico and South Africa after opening their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over the Czech...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5Why Hong Kong students are heading to mainland China to internMore Hong Kong students are turning to mainland China for summer internships as government and university schemes expand cross-border placements. Students said they were drawn by greater opportunities in different sectors, hands-on experience in a larger market and lower living costs, with some viewing cross-border exposure as a career asset. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau’s corporate summer internship scheme has expanded its number of mainland placements for young Hongkongers, with dedicated...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5Indian envoy to China rejects comparison with Pakistan on West Asia mediationAn Indian envoy to China rejected a comparison with Pakistan regarding West Asia mediation. This reflects ongoing diplomatic discussions and geopolitical positioning.dailyexcelsior.com · India
WORLDJul 5Quién es Franco Deambrosi, el piloto señalado como el tercero en discordia entre la China Suárez y Mauro IcardiEl deportista tiene 26 años y es oriundo de Ituzaingó, provincia de Buenos Aires.Dio sus primeros pasos en el automovilismo de Turismo Carretera en 2019.Clarín
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