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People & Culture

Japanese woman finds underwear-clad boss in her bed, calmly leaves, calls police

14 Jun 2025 - 2:00PM

A Japanese woman was shocked when she returned home unexpectedly to find her boss in her bed, clad only in his underwear. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Diplomacy

Chinese envoy urges Israel to halt ‘risky’ Iran attacks, warns of consequences

14 Jun 2025 - 8:12PMvideocam

Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv on Saturday. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Trump’s military parade ends, protest tensions in Los Angeles – as it happened

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A demonstrator runs through tear gas during a “No Kings” protest against US President Donald Trump’s policies and federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Trending in China

Chinese boy, 11, invents 300 hair braids for toddler sister, wins online praise

14 Jun 2025 - 9:46AM

An 11-year-old boy in China has created 300 unique hair braids for his toddler sister, earning widespread admiration online. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Society

‘I am numb’: Blackpink fans left devastated as Hong Kong concerts sell out fast

13 Jun 2025 - 4:28PM

All tickets for Blackpink’s two shows at Kai Tak Stadium on January 24 and 25 next year sold out in a little more than an hour and a half. Photo: Getty Images

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at 10 Downing Street on June 10. The PM had previously resisted calls for a statutory review. Photo: AFP

Sexual harassment and assault

UK to hold inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ that abused thousands of girls

The scandal involving groups of mostly Pakistani men was thrust back into the spotlight after criticism from billionaire Elon Musk.

15 Jun 2025 - 2:55AM

7 men in UK convicted in latest trial over ‘grooming gangs’ scandal

13 Jun 2025 - 9:58PM

US-China relations

Pentagon chief assures lawmakers on review of US-Britain-Australia pact

13 Jun 2025 - 6:04AMvideocam

Britain ready to implement US tariff deal, trade minister says

Trade chief Jonathan Reynolds said UK is hopeful for a proclamation from Trump to put the agreement into effect in the coming days.

13 Jun 2025 - 12:49AM

Jonathan Reynolds, Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade outside 10 Downing Street in London on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

1 survivor found in Air India flight AI171 crash that killed more than 240

Boeing-operated flight carried passengers from India, UK, Portugal, Canada. A 40-year-old British national survived.

13 Jun 2025 - 6:17PMvideocam

China-UK relations

UK vows due diligence on Chinese embassy in London amid security concerns

Trump has warned PM Starmer against letting China set up mega-embassy near UK’s key financial centres; plan revived following lobbying by Xi.

9 Jun 2025 - 12:48AM

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Solar panel ‘revolution’ planned for new homes, says UK

The government says new builds will also have low-carbon heating, like heat pumps, and high levels of energy efficiency, cutting bills and boosting nation’s energy security.

6 Jun 2025 - 11:06PMvideocam

Britain’s government wants all new homes to have solar panels. File photo: Reuters

UK’s defence overhaul puts focus on Nato, highlights China, Russia threats

Study describes China as ‘sophisticated and persistent challenge’, says Russia and China are increasing nuclear weapons in their stockpiles.

3 Jun 2025 - 3:32AMvideocam

Number of migrants reaching UK in small boats in single day hits 2025 high

UK defence secretary laments ‘shocking’ scenes as the overall number of migrant crossings so far this year passes 14,800.

2 Jun 2025 - 2:28PM

UK to go on munitions factory building spree to deter enemies

London will invest US$2 billion to set up six munitions factories to bolster the country’s defence industry and military readiness.

1 Jun 2025 - 11:40AMvideocam

Members of Britain’s navy march during a parade in London on May 5. The country is set to unveil a new defence strategy that will outline the biggest threats it faces. Photo: AP

Opinion | Why UK-Mauritius deal over military base is more than a legal milestone

Once seen as a relic of colonialism, the Chagos Archipelago has evolved into a flashpoint in global strategic competition.

28 May 2025 - 7:25AM

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Police probe if car driver tailgated ambulance before Liverpool parade crash

Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram said the vehicle should not have been on the street and the ‘big question’ was how the incident happened.

27 May 2025 - 11:35PM

Opinion | Trump’s Oval Office smackdowns reflect alarming turn in US diplomacy

The US president’s meeting with South Africa’s leader was the latest example of erratic American diplomacy, awash in conspiracy theories.

27 May 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

UK to spend billions on job training to cut reliance on migrants

UK aiming to ‘refocus skills landscape’ on ‘young, domestic talent’ by creating 120,000 new training opportunities.

27 May 2025 - 12:32PM

Workers during morning rush-hour in London. Photo: Reuters

Emmanuel Macron

Macron denies dispute with wife as Russia mocks face shoving video

France’s first lady seems to push her husband as they land in Vietnam. He says they were joking.

27 May 2025 - 9:05AMvideocam

The hand of Brigitte Macron can be seen on the face of French President Emmanuel Macron as the couple arrive in Vietnam. Photo: Reuters

UK renationalises first train operator, Labour vows improvements

All UK rail operators are due to be renationalised within the next two years in a key policy launched by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

25 May 2025 - 6:48PM

US-China trade war

Letters | US-China trade truce isn’t a win for Trump but for globalisation

Readers discuss the limits of economic nationalism, Trump’s willingness to visit Beijing, Britain’s plans to tighten immigration, and personalising Hong Kong’s welcome to visitors.

24 May 2025 - 11:30AM

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UK signs Chagos deal with Mauritius, says China sought its ‘collapse’

Multibillion-dollar agreement for 99 years sees Britain keep control of military base on Diego Garcia jointly run with the US.

23 May 2025 - 1:32PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (irght), accompanied by General Sir Jim Hockenhull, speaks during a press conference at Northwood military base in west London on Wednesday. Pool photo: EPA-EFE

Israel-Gaza war

UK halts Israel trade talks amid Gaza conflict, imposes sanctions over West Bank

The announcement came after UK PM Keir Starmer criticised Israel, calling the suffering of children in Gaza “utterly intolerable” and reiterated his call for a ceasefire.

20 May 2025 - 10:42PM

UK and EU forge new post-Brexit deal on fishing, security and Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government wanted to ease trade barriers as part of efforts to boost the country’s tepid level of growth.

19 May 2025 - 8:49PM

Italy’s Meloni scores diplomatic ‘win’ by bringing US, EU to same table

Meloni said she was ‘very proud’ to host US Vice-President J.D. Vance and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ‘start a dialogue’.

19 May 2025 - 9:04AM

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (centre) with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and US Vice-President J.D. Vance on Sunday. Photo: Chigi Palace Press Office / EPA-EFE

UK, EU still at odds over students and workers ahead of reset summit

British and EU negotiators struggle to agree on multiple issues ahead of the London meeting to revive ties.

18 May 2025 - 9:31AMvideocam

The UK has been reluctant to support policies that could prompt an influx of young workers as the country seeks to curb immigration. Photo: EPA-EFE

UK talking with several countries to host rejected asylum seekers

The British leader is under pressure to reduce immigration and cut the number of irregular migrants arriving on UK shores.

16 May 2025 - 3:10PM

Ukrainian charged with arson at homes linked to UK PM Starmer

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, was charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

16 May 2025 - 10:22AM

Opinion | Britain has capitulated to Trump’s coercive trade. Others must resist

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

14 May 2025 - 5:20PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump greets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the entrance to the West Wing of the White House in Washington, on February 27. Photo: AFP

France hits back at false claim Macron, Starmer and Merz had drugs on train

Elysee blames ‘France’s enemies’ after European leaders were the target of fake news that a white tissue on table was a cocaine bag.

13 May 2025 - 1:39PM

Some social media users suggested that this object was a ‘cocaine’ bag. Macron’s Elysee office said the white object was a tissue. Photo: Reuters

UK police arrest man for arson after fire at Starmer’s private home

A 21-year old man, arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, remains in custody.

13 May 2025 - 3:43PM

UK to toughen skilled worker visa rules in immigration overhaul

‘We are taking decisive action to restore control and order to the immigration system,’ a minister says.

11 May 2025 - 11:10PMvideocam

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