3 h. ago French worker faces 30 years’ jail on charges of killing baby with drain fluid

Myriam Jaouen, 30, faces charges of killing baby Lisa by making the infant drink drain cleaning fluid at the day care centre where she worked.

Events

3 h. ago France’s Macron urges firms to halt US investments in ‘collective solidarity’

Macron also insisted that the EU shouldn’t be shy when responding to US tariffs.

Politics

4 h. ago Man sets himself and car on fire in Amsterdam’s iconic square

Police suspect the 50-year-old Dutch national from the North Netherlands province was a possible attempt to take his own life.

Events

5 h. ago US stock market leads global decline after Trump unveils tariffs

Prices fell for everything from gold to crude oil to Big Tech stocks to small companies that invest only in US real estate.

Politics

6 h. ago China’s lidar sensor makers Hesai, RoboSense stand to gain after fatal Xiaomi SU7 EV crash

Adoption of the laser-based sensors will increase as consumers demand safe self-driving systems, analysts say.

Events

7 h. ago Marco Rubio says US committed to Nato but tells allies to spend more

Trump has demanded Nato more than double its current spending target to five per cent of GDP – more than any, including the US, spend now.

Politics

11 h. ago Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits

Israel’s leader, sought under an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, is in Hungary for a state visit.

Events

13 h. ago ‘Immense consequences’: Trump’s tariffs ignite worldwide backlash, global recession fears

‘Dire consequences’ for millions of people, world leaders warn, as US allies across Europe, Asia consider next moves.

Politics

13 h. ago ‘Immense consequences’: Trump’s tariffs ignite worldwide backlash, spiraling uncertainty

US action could have dire effects for millions of people, world leaders warn, as US allies across Europe, Asia consider next moves.

Politics

15 h. ago Singapore’s Temasek invests in snack firm Haldiram’s as India remains key focus

The state investment fund has reportedly bought a 10 per cent stake in the leading Indian food company for US$1 billion.

Economics

16 h. ago Watch Goldman's Advice to Investors on Trump Tariffs as China Vows Response

Watch Goldman's Advice to Investors on Trump Tariffs as China Vows Response  Bloomberg

Economics

16 h. ago Trump Tariffs Spare No Country; Asia and Europe Are Hit Harder

Trump Tariffs Spare No Country; Asia and Europe Are Hit Harder  Bloomberg

Politics

17 h. ago For a lasting healthcare fix, Hong Kong must look beyond the symptoms

Cutting healthcare subsidies without a big expansion of primary care investment risks deepening disparities.

Science

25 h. ago China blocks its firms from investing in US ahead of trade war escalation

China blocks its firms from investing in US ahead of trade war escalation  New York Post

Economics

26 h. ago More women in UK and China come forward over ‘prolific’ rapist Zou Zhenhao

The Chinese PhD student was convicted in London last month after drugging and raping 10 women, sometimes filming the attacks.

Events

27 h. ago China delays approval of investments in the U.S., Bloomberg reports

China delays approval of investments in the U.S., Bloomberg reports  Quartz

Politics

27 h. ago US won’t take over Greenland, Denmark PM says, vowing support against Trump push

Mette Frederiksen is on a three-day trip to the Arctic island days after US Vice-President J.D. Vance stirred controversy with his visit.

Politics

34 h. ago Deepfake image of Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan used in sham news report

Police investigating as government warns public not to believe online video in which figure resembling Chan advertises fake investment platform.

Politics

34 h. ago Deepfake video of Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan used in sham news report

Police investigating as government warns public not to believe online video in which figure resembling Chan advertises fake investment platform.

Politics

34 h. ago Opinion | Key to China’s success in stabilising foreign investment lies within playing

Opinion | Key to China’s success in stabilising foreign investment lies within playing  South China Morning Post

Politics