30 h. ago UK police arrest dozens after protesters breach prison grounds

UK police arrest dozens after protesters breach prison grounds  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago At least two dead after cargo ship capsizes near disputed islands in South China Sea

Two crew members were reported dead after a cargo vessel carrying 21 Filipino sailors capsized near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, triggering search-and-rescue operations on Friday.

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3 d. ago Chinese Coast Guard says 8 missing and 13 rescued after boat capsizes near disputed shoal

Eight people are missing after a boat capsized with 21 Filipinos on board in the South China Sea

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6 d. ago Breaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit

Breaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago Developing | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit

Developing | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit

China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago Breaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clears way for Starmer visit

Breaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clears way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government

Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government - live updates  BBCRoyal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved  The GuardianBreaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clears way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago Slave descendants take a fight to protect their Georgia island homes to voters

Black landowners from a Georgia island community founded by freed slaves are fighting their latest property dispute with local officials at the ballot box

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9 d. ago Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect

The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters takes effect Saturday

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2 w. ago Iran, Russia and China join for naval drills in South Africa as tensions run high

China, Russia, and South Africa are long-standing BRICS members

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2 w. ago South Korean leader compares himself and Kim Jong Un to ‘penguins’

Lee Jae Myung pushes to reset ties with North Korea after summit with Xi Jinping

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2 w. ago Opposition leader Machado says she hasn’t spoken to Trump since attack as she vows to return to Venezuela – live

María Corina Machado tells Fox News she would share her Nobel peace prize with US president after removal of Nicolás MaduroDeposed Maduro pleads not guilty after capture in shock US attack on VenezuelaUS foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela at UN meetingThe United States has faced widespread condemnation for a “crime of aggression” in Venezuela at an emergency meeting of the United Nations security council.Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Eritrea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa and Spain were among countries that have denounced the weekend US attack in Venezuela.I am deeply concerned about the possible intensification of instability in the country, the potential impact on the region, and the precedent it may set for how relations between and among states are conducted. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea hours before South Korean leader’s visit to China

South Korea’s military reports projectile launch, which follows Kim Jong-un calling for doubling of output of tactical guided weaponsNorth Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea on Sunday, its neighbours said, just hours before South Korea’s president was due to leave for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said in a statement that it detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s capital region about 7.50am. It said the missiles flew about 900km (560 miles) and that South Korea and US authorities were analysing details of the launches. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea before South Korean leader’s visit to China

South Korea’s military reports projectile launch hours before Lee Jae Myung was due to head to Beijing North Korea launched ballistic missiles towards the sea on Sunday, its neighbours said, just hours before South Korea’s president was due to leave for talks in China expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear programme.South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said in a statement that they detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s capital region at about 7.50am local time. They said the missiles flew about 560 miles (900km) and that South Korea and US authorities were analysing details of the launches. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Members of Iranian diaspora in UK rally in London to support protesters in Iran

Members of Iranian diaspora in UK rally in London to support protesters in Iran  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago New Year’s Eve live: world prepares to ring in 2026, as Kiribati becomes the first country to see in the new year

Join our live coverage as we start the 26 hours for the entire globe to enter the new yearAn atoll in the remote Pacific Island nation of Kiribati – Kiritimati – has become the first to usher in the new year (at 10:00 GMT). We will bring you pictures as soon as we get them in.Other parts of Kiribati will be welcoming in the new year over the next few hours.Kiribati -10:00 GMTNew Zealand – 11:00 GMTMost of Australia’s east coast – 13:00 GMTNorth Korea, South Korea and Japan- 15:00 GMTTaiwan, Hong Kong and China – 16:00 GMTThailand – 17:00 GMTIndia and Sri Lanka – 18:30 GMTRussia (Moscow) – 21:00 GMTUkraine – 22:00 GMTGermany, France, Spain, Switzerland and Italy – 23:00 GMTThe UK , Ghana and Portugal– 00:00 GMT Brazil and Argentina – 03:00 GMTThe east coast of the US – 05:00 GMT Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Eurostar suspends trains and strands thousands during peak holiday rush

Eurostar suspends trains and strands thousands during peak holiday rush  South China Morning Post

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