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Messi, Inter Miami crush New York Red Bulls in MLS

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in five matches as Miami end their three-game losing streak across all competitions.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Is Hong Kong’s economic strategy fit for a changing world?

The city doesn’t need slogans with ephemeral lifespans but, instead, carefully thought-out long-term strategies.

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

British police arrest 7 Iranians over alleged terrorism plot, national security threat

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said investigation is β€˜immensely important’ to determine whether arrests were connected to the Iranian state.

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

Saved from extinction, the Iberian lynx now faces an uncertain future in Spain

The Iberian lynx was saved by a breeding programme and a β€˜hearts and minds’ campaign in rural Spain. But the feline again faces rising opposition.

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

Hong Kong β€˜golden week’ tourist hits and misses: nicer workers, e-payment poor

Mainland tourists praise more welcoming attitude of restaurant staff but say e-payment services in Hong Kong are still not convenient.

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

Leah Dou, daughter of Hong Kong Cantopop queen Faye Wong, faces controversies at young age

Entertainer with signature unusual style is said to defy norms of modern celebrity, while reports say she is β€˜sensible’, β€˜family oriented’.

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

Children face starvation in Gaza as Israel's blockade of food, medication reaches 2 months

Roughly 60,000 children in Gaza are showing signs of malnutrition, the territory's Health Ministry said, as a two-month blockade on the besieged Palestinian territory remains in place, with aid groups saying the humanitarian response is on the verge of total collapse.

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

When Canada was a place of refuge for European royals

Several members of European royal families spent time in Canada during the Second World War, with their stays here becoming a foundation for lasting relations between their home countries and Canada.

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

Canadian travel to Cuba on a double-digit downturn in early 2025

Cuba sawa multi-month,double-digit drop in the number of Canadians visiting the island nation this past winter, raising questions about what's behind the slide.

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

Second-term Albanese will face policy pressure, devastated Liberals have only bad options

Despite Labor’s resounding win, long-standing policy pressure will haunt them. Meanwhile, the Liberals attempt to regroup facing few options.

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

Simon Birmingham calls out β€˜broken’ Liberal party model as Sussan Ley says Coalition reflecting on results β€˜with humility’ – as it happened

This blog has now closedElection 2025 results LIVE: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsAnthony Albanese secures β€˜win for the ages’ for Labor at federal electionGlum and glummer: Liberal faithful reel as Peter Dutton loses seat of Dickson after 24 yearsFull coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLittleproud on Labor: β€˜They’re a slick machine’Finally,...

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

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)