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China, Japan trade accusations over airspace violations

The alleged airspace violation took place near the disputed Senkaku islands in Japan. Tokyo said it has registered a "strong protest" with China for what it called an "intrusion."

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pharus, an AI-powered cancer test developer backed by Li Ka-shing, taps Hong Kong funds

Pharus Diagnostics, backed by Li Ka-shing, seeks Hong Kong funds for AI-driven cancer tests.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Sweeping policy reset needed to reconnect with voters, senior Liberals say – as others call for lurch further right

Simon Birmingham backs quotas to preselect women, while Alex Antic says it’s time to make the party great againAustralian federal election results 2025 LIVE – latest Australia news and updatesLive votes tracker and federal seat countsGet our breaking news email,free app or daily news podcastSenior Liberals are warning that the party must urgently reconnect with traditional supporters, women and younger Australians if...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Iran opposition cautiously optimistic amid US nuclear talks

Though the next round of US-Iran negotiations was postponed, there is hope for a diplomatic rapprochement. Opposition politicians are divided on what would be the best way of getting rid of Iran's regime.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Malaysia’ Anwar optimistic about resolving Petronas-Petros dispute in Sarawak

The dispute over gas distribution rights escalated last week, with a Petronas subsidiary receiving notices from the Sarawak state government.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s weather modification test: cup of cloud seed makes 30 swimming pools of rain

Fleet of Chinese drones scatter silver iodide powder over dry Xinjiang region and increase rainfall by more than 4 per cent, results show.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Election flops – a night to forget for minor parties on the left and the right

The Greens lost two seats in the lower house, with their other two on a knife’s edge. Trumpet of Patriots and One Nation also failed to impress.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

At boisterous Canton Fair, China’s exporters get taste of life after US

Tariffs and tensions have made US buyers a rare sight at China’s premier trade fair – are exporters ready for a sea change?

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Indonesia’s EV revolution held hostage by β€˜preman’ gangster problem

From China’s BYD to Vietnam’s VinFast, foreign EV investors in Indonesia are reportedly facing disruption from shadowy local enforcers.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China-Japan dispute flares up after β€˜ultranationalists’ fly plane over Diaoyu Islands

Beijing blames extremist β€˜activists’ for an incident over the disputed territory that prompted a flurry of diplomatic protests.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns

Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Singapore's Wong retains power as ruling People's Action Party boosts vote share in landslide victory

The PAP bagged 87 seats in the 97-seat parliament, while the main opposition Workers Party held on to its 10 seats.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Hong Kong customs arrests man, 46, with HK$14 million of β€˜space oil’ ingredient

Officers intercept man in Tsuen Wan carrying suitcase with 15kg of suspected etomidate hidden in food packages.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says

Doctors without Borders (MSF) said its hospital was attacked as fears grow of a return to civil war in South Sudan.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

China tutor dies at work after struggling under burden of managing 400 students, overtime

Wife-to-be cannot contact 20-something teacher at work, janitor finds him dead hours later having suffered a cardiac arrest.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong blockbuster The Last Dance wins 2 awards at Udine Far East Film Festival

Drama starring Dayo Wong and Michael Hui is only Hong Kong film to win an award at this year’s festival, organiser says.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Wealthy Chinese turn away from US real estate as Trump amps up trade war with Beijing

A growing number of Chinese homebuyers are shifting their attention to markets like Thailand, Australia, Singapore and the UK.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat

Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese's landslide win.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Austrian chocolate controversy over Mozart sweets strikes a sour note

Mozartkugel inventor Paul Fuerst’s mistake of not protecting his creation allowed imitators and knock-offs to enter the market.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Elon Musk's Starbase could soon become the newest city in Texas

The south Texas home of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official city with a galactic name: Starbase. A vote Saturday to formally organize Starbase as a city was approved by a lopsided margin by a small group of voters who live there and are mostly Musk's employees at SpaceX.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Two million people attend free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil

The concert on Copacabana beach was paid for by Rio de Janeiro city to help boost the economy.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Independents will not help form government – but they will be vital in holding it to account

Yes, Labor has won a huge majority. But it will still need to work constructively with the crossbench in both the House and the Senate.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU citizenship no longer for sale

The last "golden passport" program in the European Union is now banned by the bloc's highest court. But there might be other ways for countries to make money.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Portugal to expel some 18,000 illegal migrants ahead of snap national election

The announcement comes in the build-up to the country's early general election scheduled for 18 May.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Should you be planning your retirement with the 30:30:30:10 rule?

This pension planning rule could help you to save enough regularly for future needs and retirement goals, especially in a rapidly changing tax and legal environment.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU eyes closer ties to transpacific bloc as Trump jolts trade order

Brussels revives plan to forge strategic partnership with CPTPP to defend rules-based global system

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Octopus and Revolut signal UK mobile market disruption

Big brands are piling into the telecoms sector by piggybacking on incumbents’ networks

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Struggle intensifies in Lebanon over IMF-sponsored bank reforms

Opponents of clean-up plan target MPs and activists with barrage of media and legal attacks

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK adds just 65 miles of motorway in 10 years

Large proportion of additional capacity could be down to statistical anomaly, says transport expert

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US appeals court blocks ruling returning VOA staff to work

A federal appeals court ruled against allowing Voice of America (VOA) employees to return to work, throwing the broadcaster's future into disarray.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Australians have soundly rejected Trump-style culture wars. Now Albanese must act with courage and vision | Julianne Schultz

We can no longer rely on the rest of the world to provide the lead – the future is ours to makeAustralian federal election 2025 live – latest news and updatesElection 2025 results: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThank you, Donald Trump.Australians are much better at defining who they are by identifying what they are not, rather than by making...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett to step down after 60 years of leading Berkshire Hathaway

The announcement, following a five-hour question-and-answer period at the company's annual shareholders' meeting on Saturday came as a big surprise, as the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Jewels linked to Buddha remains go to auction, sparking ethical debate

Buddha’s sacred jewels, unearthed in 1898, head to auction at Sotheby’s, raising ethical concerns.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia