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‘I am not a Nazi’: Kanye West regrets antisemitic rants, blames bipolar disorder
In an open letter, the American rapper said he was ‘deeply mortified’ by his past behaviour.
27 Jan 2026 - 11:15AM
Obituaries
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in US car crash
23 Dec 2025 - 2:47PM
United States
Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now
20 Dec 2025 - 6:48AM
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Kennedy Centre Honours fete celebrities, but Trump takes limelight
Sylvester Stallone and KISS are among the entertainers celebrated at the annual Kennedy Centre Honours hosted by the US president.
8 Dec 2025 - 2:06PM
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk the red carpet. Photo: AP
China's economic recovery
Why China’s film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit
After a tough few months, Chinese cinemas are hoping that a string of imported animated releases can offer some relief.
25 Nov 2025 - 6:30PM
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Auctions
Wicked Witch’s hat from The Wizard of Oz to go up for auction
The wool hat will be sold alongside Dorothy’s ruby slippers and a signed Wizard of Oz book at a major memorabilia sale in Dallas next month.
11 Nov 2025 - 1:15PM
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Obituaries
US actress Diane Ladd, nominated for 3 Oscars, dies at 89
Ladd’s credits include Chinatown, Primary Colors and Wild at Heart, in which she co-starred with her daughter Laura Dern.
4 Nov 2025 - 5:55AM
Diane Ladd at the Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California in 2020. The American actress has died at the age of 89. Photo: EPA
United States
US shutdown nears 1-month mark, threatening flights and food aid
US transport secretary predicts growing cancellations, saying air traffic controllers will receive a ‘big fat zero’ pay cheque.
27 Oct 2025 - 3:01PM
United States
US appeals court says Trump can deploy National Guard troops in Portland
Court ruling clears the way for the National Guard to protect federal buildings in Oregon’s largest city, despite objections from local and state officials.
21 Oct 2025 - 10:47AM
Donald Trump
‘Trump’s invasion’: Illinois sues to halt National Guard deployment to Chicago
US president suggests invoking the Insurrection Act to sidestep any court restrictions to deploying troops to police US cities.
7 Oct 2025 - 1:06PM
US-China relations
‘Final straw’: Chinese workers in US explore fleeing to Europe after H-1B chaos
Trump’s proposed changes to the visa programme sparked panic among Chinese workers – and a spike in inquiries about moving to Europe.
23 Sep 2025 - 7:51PM
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US President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order making changes to a temporary visa programme in 2017. The uncertainty surrounding US visa policies since the president’s return to office has left many Chinese workers considering a move to Europe. Photo: Reuters
Disney
Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC network on Tuesday, Disney says
The TV host’s talk show was suspended six days ago after he made remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
23 Sep 2025 - 9:14AM
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Viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ incident leads to divorce after corporate fallout
A video of a former tech CEO and his head of HR in an awkward embrace at a US concert went viral, sparking a scandal.
9 Sep 2025 - 11:47AM
US-China relations
Trump’s State Dept blunder, Chinese student furore: 7 US-China relations reads
From a China-India alliance to Trump welcoming Chinese students, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in August 2025.
2 Sep 2025 - 11:30PM
United States
As Trump welcomes Chinese students, schools cut ties under Republican pressure
Moves come despite Trump statement this week that he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into US.
30 Aug 2025 - 6:03AM
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US President Donald Trump speaks during a White House cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce announce engagement
Pop superstar and football player post news on social media after two-year romance.
27 Aug 2025 - 1:19PM
United States
Trump calls criticism of move to admit thousands of Chinese students ‘insulting’
President says without Chinese students US college system would ‘go to hell’.
2 Sep 2025 - 2:55AM
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Crime
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police as he walked naked on LA street
The rapper, 26, whose ‘Old Town Road’ was one of the biggest hit singles in history, faces 10 years in prison if found guilty.
26 Aug 2025 - 9:42AM
Lil Nas X arrives at the Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2022. Photo: Invision/AP
Donald Trump
Trump approval rating holds at 40%, lowest level of his term: poll
Latest poll found that 54% of Americans – including 1 in 5 Republicans – believe Trump is too aligned with Russia amid Ukraine peace efforts.
19 Aug 2025 - 8:50AM
US-China relations
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US court to dismiss suit against Texas law to limit Chinese property rights: lawyer
Law set to take effect next month challenged as discriminatory, unconstitutional.
7 Sep 2025 - 10:37PM
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Smithsonian denies White House pressure to remove Trump impeachment references
News that Trump was no longer on museum’s impeached presidents list sparked concerns history was being whitewashed to appease the US leader.
3 Aug 2025 - 7:27AM
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US-China relations
Labubu’s soft power, Trump eyes autumn China trip: 7 US-China relations reads
From a tycoon’s proposed water deal to Boeing’s orders in China, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2025.
2 Aug 2025 - 1:00AM
Labubu toys have become a global sensation, making the Chinese monster a vital piece of China’s soft power. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China trade war
Landmark US Chinatown survived Covid, hate crimes – but tariffs pose new threat
The streets brim with life after a challenging pandemic – but business owners warn tariffs threaten profit margins.
27 Jul 2025 - 8:03PM
US-China relations
Labubu, soft power of a stealthy ‘ugly-cute’ sort, takes on America
The Chinese-made dolls, a playful global megahit, give Beijing an opportunity to make inroads into deep US distrust.
24 Jul 2025 - 11:36PM
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Obituaries
Cosby Show’s Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54
Actor known for playing Theo Huxtable was caught in a rip current while swimming in the Caribbean.
22 Jul 2025 - 3:06PM
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