South China Morning Post
July 2026
6 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in August 2026, to avoid the summer heat
Trump officials drop Reflecting Pool charges against ex-US Olympian David Hearn
Its dismissal today does not erase the abuse of government power in arresting and charging a patriotic American who did nothing wrong,
Given all of this newly discovered information, it is difficult to attribute the widespread damage to the reflecting pool to vandalism,
US lawmakers investigate DoorDash’s use of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2.6 model
[The... The] Committees recognise that US companies, from large technology firms to start-ups, may evaluate and deploy PRC-developed open-weight models because they can provide competitive capabilities, lower costs, greater customisation, and alternatives to reliance on a small number of proprietary model providers,
Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash
Google rolled back a new feature on Friday that allowed Google Earth users to generate AI visualisations on top of the service’s satellite imagery, following a furious backlash from researchers and open-source intelligence experts about the potential for disinformation
We’ve seen geospatial professionals using this feature for a range of useful purposes, however we’ve also seen people sharing screenshots of generated imagery that appear to violate our policies,
We know that people uniquely trust Google Earth for a reliable view of the world,
US adds 43 Chinese companies to Uygur forced labour blacklist
The newly listed entities are connected to the production and sale of goods made in Xinjiang or with the forced labour of Uygurs and other groups specified in the UFLPA,
F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, US Marine Corps says
The pilot, who ejected before the plane went down and was taken to a medical facility, is expected to survive
The pilot ejected, was transported to a local medical facility in stable condition for evaluation and treatment of non-life-threatening injuries,
Trump says US hasn’t agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles
Asked about the Patriot missiles during a cabinet meeting at the Camp David retreat on Friday, Trump emphasised concerns about sharing advanced US weaponry including missile technology
In the case of President Zelensky, he’d like to have some Patriots, he’d like to have some Tomahawks, which are, you know, lethal — one offensive, one defensive,
Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Italy does not share a land border with Spain but the measure — which looks certain to anger Madrid — will affect people travelling by plane or boat between the two countries, meaning they will need to show a passport to gain access
Sri Lanka’s ex-police chief sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings
Jayasundara, 66, can appeal against his sentence in the Supreme Court
Fifa says it is not ‘selling football’ as Uefa vows World Cup boycott over Infantino plan
We respect the feedback and concern aired in public and reaffirm our commitment to an open and democratic consultation,
How global AI boom is intensifying US-China undersea stand-off
As rise of AI drives spike in cross-border data demand, infrastructure control becomes critical to digital sovereignty and national security
Politicising and overstretching security concerns on the issue of undersea cables will only disrupt normal rules of the international market, threaten global data connectivity and cybersecurity, and serve the interests of no one,
[China supports] international cooperation on submarine cables under the principles of fairness, justice, equality and inclusiveness.”
Europe’s wildfire threat expands in latest heatwave
Central Europe was sweltering under the latest heatwave in an already record-breaking summer on Friday, with several countries taking steps to reduce the risk of fires and ease pressure on water and energy networks
How sell-off at flashy AI-focused US hedge fund is a wake-up call for Chinese investors
In July alone, Situational Awareness, which bet heavily on the AI supply chain, reportedly saw its portfolio value plummet 67 per cent
Don’t trade with borrowed money. Don’t blindly chase hot topics — because by the time you get in, it might be exactly when others are heading for the exit.”
Don’t use leverage! Don’t use leverage! Don’t use leverage
Hamas says it reaches agreement to disarm after Trump announces deal
Beijing to impose exit bans for export control, tech transfer breaches
China sets 95% transport goal for 2030, focusing on efficiency and shielding supply chains
Hong Kong Football Festival: Inter Milan coach vows to ‘do our best’ against Man City
What I learned is that what you spend only applies to the island [England]; you don’t spend so much in Europe,
Condolences for the big loss for everyone who loves football, and for the family of Franco Baresi,
Huanggang’s stone-like facade inspired by rock-solid Shenzhen, Hong Kong ties
Huanggang represents the cornerstone of the relationship between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and that translates immediately into the shape and form of the building,
China is making a great leap forward in food production — this time for real
In June 1958, as China’s Great Leap Forward campaign gained traction, state media began reporting astronomical agricultural yields, including claims from central Henan province of over 3,000 jin per mu — more than 22 tonnes per hectare
Pakistan, Bangladesh face economic squeeze as US-Iran crisis widens
Oil markets already reflect these concerns, with prices on track for their biggest monthly gain since March by the end of July, including double-digit increases in crude and products such as diesel
UK singer Boy George pulls out of London musical after pro-Israel song backlash
‘Like someone is getting murdered out there’. Fast & Furious roller coaster rattles locals
And the mostly-retired television director and actor has a place in his heart for Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park in California atop the studio where he spent many days behind a camera
You think something is happening,
OpenAI blinks in face-off with Chinese rivals, drops pricing for some models up to 80%
30% of owners looking to sell Hong Kong luxury homes willing to lower prices: agents
I believe there is likely still room for further price negotiation,
New EU team to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit images and hacking
As enforcement begins, we are taking an important step towards AI that people and businesses can understand and trust, and whose benefits are shared widely across our society,