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Zelensky proposes appointing First Deputy PM Fedorov as Ukraine defence minister
In big government shake-up, Zelensky also said he is appointing spy chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of the presidential office.
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Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Gaza’s Rafah crossing
‘What needs to happen is clear: the ceasefire must hold and access must be sustained, safe and urgently scaled up,’ the actress said of Gaza.
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American actress and film producer Angelina Jolie greets Red Crecent workers during her visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza on Friday. Photo: AP
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FBI says it disrupted potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State
Christian Sturdivant, 18, allegedly planned to stab up to 20 victims and attack police at a North Carolina supermarket and restaurant.
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Driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crash charged with dangerous driving
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode was driving the British boxer and 2 of his friends when their car crashed on Monday, killing Joshua’s friends.
3 Jan 2026 - 1:08AM
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Europe
Champagne sparklers blamed for Swiss inferno that killed 40 people
Witnesses saw a candle in a bottle ignite the ceiling at Le Constellation bar. Officials say the flashover trapped revellers in the basement.
3 Jan 2026 - 1:20AM
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The entrance to Le Constellation bar is seen on Friday, a day after a deadly New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Photo: AFP
United States & Canada
China’s BYD dethrones Tesla as world’s top electric vehicle maker
A customer revolt against Musk’s right-wing politics contributed to a 9 per cent sales drop, allowing BYD to overtake Tesla as the top EV maker.
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Middle East
7 dead as Saudi jets strike UAE-backed forces in ‘peaceful’ Yemen operation
Separatists report 7 air strikes minutes after pro-Saudi forces announced a ‘peaceful’ bid to retake camps, accusing Riyadh of deception.
2 Jan 2026 - 9:33PM
Europe
Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year’s fire
Swiss officials say it may take days to identify victims of the Le Constellation fire, as many young revellers suffered severe burns.
2 Jan 2026 - 7:51PM
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Swiss bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires
A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues in past decades, where celebrations turned to tragedy in seconds.
2 Jan 2026 - 2:38PM
The Mountain B pub in Thailand after it was ravaged by fire in 2022. Photo: AP
Europe
Dozens dead, 115 hurt in Swiss bar fire during New Year’s celebration
It is not yet clear what started the blaze at the Crans-Montana resort, a popular international ski and golf destination.
2 Jan 2026 - 6:07PM
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Trump and Iran official exchange threats after protests turn deadly
Trump says US will come to their rescue if ‘peaceful protesters killed’ while Iran’s ex-parliament speaker blames US and Israel for unrest.
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China
China’s record hypergravity machine, Nepal’s ‘bride buying’ probe: 7 highlights
From Beijing defending Taiwan drills to a Chinese snack stall drawing crowds of support, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
2 Jan 2026 - 12:12PM
Middle East
Saudi-UAE rivalry explodes into view after strike in war-torn Yemen
Gulf powers Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are at odds over rival factions and a deepening struggle for regional pre-eminence.
2 Jan 2026 - 2:09PM
Damaged military vehicles, allegedly sent by the United Arab Emirates to support Southern Transitional Council separatist forces, following an air strike carried out by the Saudi-led coalition in the port of Mukalla, southern Yemen on December 30. Photo: AFP
Americas
Maduro open to talks with US on drugs and oil, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuela’s leader sidesteps questions about a reported US land attack while offering to talk ‘seriously’ about cooperation.
2 Jan 2026 - 2:03PM
Diplomacy
US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan
New Year’s Day message from the US State Department follows drill around island that saw over 30 warships deployed, according to Taipei.
2 Jan 2026 - 8:08PM
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Politics
The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people
Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
20 Mar 2025 - 2:37PM
United States & Canada
Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China
Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.
26 Aug 2025 - 10:25AM
United States & Canada
Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep in meetings
The US president says his hand was ‘whacked’ from a high five, and his previously reported MRI was actually a CAT scan.
2 Jan 2026 - 1:47PM
Diplomacy
‘No worries’: Trump plays down Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan
Trump dismisses ‘routine’ drills in Taiwan Strait even as US arms sales hit record high and Pentagon repeats 2027 timeline.
30 Dec 2025 - 7:28AM
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Open Questions series
Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
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