Rising geopolitical tensions and global security threats continue to put authorities around the world to the test. While the Hong Kong government has rightly sought to enhance readiness and responses to emergencies by conducting counterterrorism exercises over the years, Thursday’s drill marks another milestone in the city’s strategy to defend internal and national security. What…
Spanish football chiefs then announced a regular season match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona was being scheduled for Miami in December, sparking howls of protest from the continent’s top supporter advocacy group. Football Supporters Europe (FSE) complained to the European Commission this week about “ongoing attempts to deterritorialise European football,” according to a letter obtained…
“Long queues lined up at the Government health centres to receive anti-cholera inoculations yesterday when two suspected cases of cholera – a 12-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl – were reported,” the South China Morning Post stated on August 17, 1961. “A Government spokesman said bacteriological tests for the two cases – which were classified…
The revamped UEFA Champions League enters its second season in 2025-2026 with the draw for the first stage taking place on Thursday. The qualification period ended on Wednesday with some shock eliminations, including Scottish powerhouses Glasgow Rangers and Celtic and Turkish giants Fenerbahce. The league phase will now get under way to decide who qualifies…
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump calls criticism of move to admit thousands of Chinese students ‘insulting’ US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his proposal to admit hundreds of thousands of Chinese students,…
By DAN DAVIS, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 07:07 BST, 27 August 2025 | Updated: 08:13 BST, 27 August 2025 Manchester United have the worst value for money out of any Premier League club, damning statistics have revealed – but two other giants have also lost out on millions. The pressure is back on Ruben Amorim, especially…
An area of reclaimed former mudflats near Hong Kong on the city of Shenzhen’s western coast has been transformed into one of the fastest-growing innovation-focused districts in southern China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA). The 14.92 sq km special economic zone of Qianhai – or Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone – was established…
Rio Ngumoha scores 100th-minute winner for Liverpool on his debut, after Newcastle fight back from two goals down. Liverpool needed a 100th-minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle United 3-2 after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men in a Premier League thriller. Ryan Gravenberch and longtime Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike struck for…
Much noise around Bruno Fernandes and his suitability as Manchester United captain, some of it led by my colleague Oliver Holt. ‘Excellent player, never a leader in a million years,’ said the Daily Mail’s Chief Sports Writer on X. It’s a commonly held opinion. I mean, do United and their supporters really want a skipper…
Hong Kong’s bar scene is one of the best in Asia, with world-class cocktails and a buzzing nightlife. The only catch? It’s one of the world’s most expensive cities, and an after-work drink or casual hang-out with friends can easily add up, making nights out feel like a splurge. The good news is that not…