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Why reforms alone won’t prevent a repeat of Tai Po fire — South China Morning Post
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Why reforms alone won’t prevent a repeat of Tai Po fire

In the end, it was Winnie Ho Wing-yin, housing secretary at the time of the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, who took the rap. Her resignation came after weeks of talk within political circles suggesting that bureau chiefs would not have to bear responsibility for the tragedy that killed 168 people...

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North Korea hackers behind Japan’s massive GMO data leak, investigation finds — South China Morning Post
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North Korea hackers behind Japan’s massive GMO data leak, investigation finds

An analysis by Japan’s GMO Internet Group found that a North Korea-linked hacking group was likely behind the cyberattack on the company last month, sources close to the matter said, citing characteristics of the malware used and other traces left by the perpetrators. The company appears to have...

Humans vs AI art: why game studios hire Southeast Asian talent — South China Morning Post
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Humans vs AI art: why game studios hire Southeast Asian talent

Video game companies have long been at the vanguard of artificial intelligence, using it in its more nascent form to dictate non-player character behaviour, simulate crowds and adjust game difficulty on the fly years before the advent of chatbots like ChatGPT. Today, the technology is increasingly...

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Joshua Cooper Ramo on whether the US can handle the stress test of China’s rise

Joshua Cooper Ramo is chairman and CEO of Sornay, an investment and advisory firm. Previously he was CEO of Kissinger Associates. Ramo is the author of the new book Darwin’s Lock: America, China and the Shared Future of Nations. His 2004 analysis of “the Beijing consensus” contrasted the Western...

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Private jet carrying 9 crashes into Florida roadside, erupting in a massive fireball

A plane carrying nine people nosedived into a South Florida neighbourhood on Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway, creating a giant fiery crater in the pavement. It was not immediately known if anyone on the Learjet 60 or on...

Private jet carrying 9 crashes into Florida roadside, erupting in a massive fireball — South China Morning Post
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My wife cried when I found out she had only $80,000 in her 401(k). I have $2.2 million. Am I wrong to be shocked?

In a quiet corner of their Brooklyn apartment, John sat across from his wife, Sarah, as they reviewed their financial plans for retirement. The conversation seemed simple enough, but as John glanced at the numbers on the screen, his heart sank. Sarah had only $80,000 in her 401(k), while he had...

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Binance sees spike in withdrawals as exchange returns online after US$6.3 billion hack

Binance customers pulled US$3.64 billion, or 2.1 per cent of ⁠its assets, as the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange went back online on Sunday after hackers the FBI links to North Korea stole billions from the platform last week. Binance said withdrawals were stabilising after an initial spike...

Binance sees spike in withdrawals as exchange returns online after US$6.3 billion hack — South China Morning Post

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The crypto reader's guide to the 2026 midterm election: State of Crypto

As the sun dipped below the Manhattan skyline, a group of crypto enthusiasts gathered at a downtown café, passionately discussing the implications of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections on the future of digital currencies. The buzz in the air was palpable, a mix of excitement and anxiety as they...

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Bulgarian acting president Iliana Iotova wins run-off election, exit polls show

Bulgaria’s acting president Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, won a presidential run-off vote on Sunday, exit polls showed. The vote took place amid security concerns in the European Union and Nato member following a series of drone attacks on...

Bulgarian acting president Iliana Iotova wins run-off election, exit polls show — South China Morning Post
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Gulf braced for escalation of war between US-Israel alliance and Iran

As the sun sets over the Gulf, a palpable tension hangs in the air, a foreboding reminder of the precarious balance of power in the region. In the heart of New York City, the implications of a potential escalation between the US-Israel alliance and Iran are felt far beyond the Middle East. Local...

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France opens ‘attempted murder’ probe over petrol bomb attacks on security forces

France on Sunday opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at security forces during Paris protests, as footage of an officer engulfed in flames sparked outrage. On Saturday, clashes erupted in Paris and other cities after hundreds of thousands of people staged a third...

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North Korea hackers behind Japan’s massive GMO data leak, investigation finds — South China Morning Post
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‘Less than a minute’: Hong Kong travellers praise Japan’s new tax refund at airports — South China Morning Post
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China’s Xi says strict party governance has positive impact, does not stifle growth — South China Morning Post
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Bhutan builds 108 stupas for mindfulness city in tourism push — South China Morning Post
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Communist Party pledges to reach deeper into China’s tech, digital platform sectors

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