2 h. ago Grief in Singapore as founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies in 2015 – from SCMP archive

Lee, 91, died after more than a month in hospital, leaving behind a country he transformed into a global city state within a generation.

Events

2 h. ago On Lee Kuan Yew’s 10th death anniversary, PM Wong says Singapore story ‘still being written’

Lawrence Wong called on Singaporeans to ‘forge a brighter future worthy of the foundation’ laid by the late leader.

Events

12 h. ago UK orders urgent probe into Heathrow airport shutdown amid energy resilience fears

Concerns were raised about the UK’s ability to withstand disasters or infrastructure attacks after a substation fire sparked travel chaos.

Society

27 h. ago Another Hong Kong flight cancelled as Heathrow Airport chaos drags on

‘This is an unprecedented situation, and we have not seen a closure of Heathrow on this scale for many years,’ British Airways CEO Sean Doyle says.

Society

31 h. ago In Singapore, my children are freer to be happy than I was in China

Having been through China’s pressure-cooker education system, I appreciate how Singapore balances Eastern discipline and Western creativity.

Politics

31 h. ago Being Chinese | In Singapore, my children are freer to be happy than I was in China

Being Chinese | In Singapore, my children are freer to be happy than I was in China  South China Morning Post

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Never mess with a Chinese woman’: student chases Italy phone thief, attracts 2 million likes

With help of police and passers-by, China student trio snare subway phone thief, sending powerful ant-crime message to would-be lawbreakers.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Never mess with a Chinese woman’: student chases Italy phone thief, goes viral

‘Never mess with a Chinese woman’: student chases Italy phone thief, goes viral  South China Morning Post

Politics

38 h. ago US woman drowned her dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

Tywinn the miniature schnauzer’s body was found in the trash, while cameras showed the owner leaving the toilet before getting on her plane.

Events

42 h. ago French actor Gerard Depardieu to go on trial on sexual assault charges

Depardieu, 76, has been accused of improper behaviour by around 20 women but this is the first case to come to trial.

Events

45 h. ago British pharma giant AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in new China hub

British pharma giant AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in new China hub  CNBC

Economics

46 h. ago Singapore rolls out unprecedented unemployment payouts – will it help?

The policy ‘U-turn’ is brought about by global disruptions that Singapore has been experiencing in recent years, an analyst says.

Politics

48 h. ago Hamilton charges to pole over Verstappen and Piastri during Sprint Qualifying thriller in China

Hamilton charges to pole over Verstappen and Piastri during Sprint Qualifying thriller in China  Formula 1

Sport

51 h. ago British Airways crew member accused of raping colleague during Singapore layover

The suspect had been arrested and two female staff members were flown home following the incident.

Sport

51 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay weighs cancelling Heathrow flight over UK airport blackout

Cathay says 1.30pm flight could be cancelled as Post learns another plane, CX257, is now returning to Hong Kong after Heathrow closure announced.

Society

51 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay cancels 2 flights to Heathrow over UK airport blackout

Cathay also announces all remaining flights scheduled to fly to Hong Kong from Heathrow on Friday would be cancelled.

Society

51 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay cancels 2 flights to Heathrow, as nearby fire forces closure

Cathay also announces its remaining flights scheduled to fly to Hong Kong from Heathrow on Friday will be cancelled.

Events

51 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay warns against travel to London after fire closes Heathrow

All Cathay flights scheduled to take off from London on Friday and land in Hong Kong on Saturday have been cancelled.

Events

53 h. ago UK’s Heathrow airport closed after fire sparks power outage, several flights diverted

Passengers advised not to travel to the air hub as significant disruption expected over the coming days.

Society

53 h. ago UK’s Heathrow airport closed after fire sparks power outage, flight chaos

Passengers advised not to travel to the air hub as significant disruption expected over the coming days.

Events