2 h. ago Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, first US pontiff in history

He has taken the name Leo XIV and will succeed Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88.

Culture

9 h. ago China’s latest stimulus measures fail to impress as investors focus on U.S. trade talks

China’s latest stimulus measures fail to impress as investors focus on U.S. trade talks  CNBC

Economics

14 h. ago Philippines badly needs more Catholic priests. Could a Filipino pope boost clergy ranks?

‘A pope speaking Filipino, plain Filipino, talking to you like he’s talking to you directly it will be an inspiration,’ a seminarian says.

Politics

25 h. ago Pink smoke: excluded from conclave, Catholic women want their voices heard

The only women the men choosing the next pope will see are ‘nuns tidying their rooms’, protesters say as they call for more female priests.

Events

25 h. ago Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope, as Sistine Chapel doors slam shut

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

Politics

25 h. ago Black smoke: cardinals fail to elect new pope in first conclave vote

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

Events

49 h. ago Lies, China ties and Macron’s fettuccine: Conclave whisperers seek to sway pope’s election

Lies, China ties and Macron’s fettuccine: Conclave whisperers seek to sway pope’s election  France 24

Politics

50 h. ago How new pope’s chosen name will signal change or continuity in Vatican’s 2,000

The next pope’s name reflects the pontiff’s direction: Francis II indicates continuity, Pius conveys a message of tradition, while a new name could signify change.

Politics

58 h. ago In historic first, Friedrich Merz fails to become Germany’s chancellor in first vote

The lower house of parliament, or Bundestag, now has 14 days to elect Friedrich Merz or another candidate.

Politics

58 h. ago In historic first, Friedrich Merz fails to become Germany’s chancellor in opening vote

The lower house of parliament, or Bundestag, now has 14 days to elect Friedrich Merz or another candidate.

Politics

62 h. ago From Imus to pope? Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s hometown reflects on his journey

Luis Antonio Tagle began his career in Imus, where residents have fond memories of the cardinal with a 3 to 1 shot at becoming the next pope.

Politics

62 h. ago Singapore’s opposition, Filipino in running for pope, India vs Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights

From a Filipino tipped to be pope to Indians rethinking their US study plans, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Politics

3 d. ago Pope Francis donated a Popemobile to serve as mobile clinic for Gazan children

The car, a converted Mitsubishi, was used by the pope during 2014 visit to Bethlehem and had since been on display, gathering dust and rust.

Politics

3 d. ago Before his death, Pope Francis donated Popemobile to serve as clinic for Gaza’s children

Vehicle will be fitted with medical equipment and a fridge for medicines and be assigned a driver and a team of doctors.

Events

3 d. ago Next Pope Update: Frontrunner Under Scrutiny Over Resurfaced China Deal

Next Pope Update: Frontrunner Under Scrutiny Over Resurfaced China Deal  Newsweek

Politics

3 d. ago Israel plans to capture all of Gaza and move ‘most of the population’, officials say

Israeli ministers approved plan in an early morning vote, hours after military announced it was calling up tens of thousands of reservists.

Politics

3 d. ago Hong Kong doesn’t need lawmakers who have to be reminded to do their job

Amid a budget crisis and questions over government costs, the fact rules are needed to get legislators to turn up and vote is astonishing.

Society

4 d. ago Missile from Yemen halts flights in Israel hours before officials vote on Gaza war plans

Attack on Ben-Gurion airport came as ministers were set to vote on whether to intensify Israel’s military operations in Gaza.

Politics

4 d. ago Missile from Yemen halts flights in Israel before vote on intensifying Gaza war

Israel’s prime minister vowed a response to Yemen’s Houthis and their Iranian backers for attack on Ben Gurion International Airport.

Events

4 d. ago Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns

Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.

Events