South China Morning Post
October 2026
Canada’s PM Carney makes case for Canadian unity as Alberta referendum nears
This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different,
Catholics in US Army must not take part in firing squad, armed forces archbishop says
In an unusually strongly worded statement, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees the spiritual care of Catholic members of the US armed forces, raised a series of objections to the unprecedented plan to broadcast the execution of Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree
I oblige any Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request to be excused from this action contrary to the teaching of the church,
Hellboy actress Selma Blair arrested for allegedly injuring 2 flight attendants
Ukraine’s EU accession bid advances after Kyiv passes minority rights law
Ukrainian lawmakers passed legislation protecting the rights of national minorities, which removes a hurdle in Kyiv’s bid for membership
UK PM Burnham says Iran’s IRGC ‘highly likely’ to have been behind RAF Fairford incident
Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections in bid to save Republicans
The world’s only trillionaire has donated over US$276 million since July, leaving Republicans with a huge financial advantage over Democrats
Hong Kong can boost regional prosperity through ‘soft connectivity’, adviser says
Federal agents search Democrat Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation
Israel pupil, 15, killed, over 20 hurt, after suspected leftover bomb detonates
I share in the heavy grief of the family of the boy who was killed in the explosion during the trip near the northern border, and I wish a swift and full recovery to all the injured,
Alexander Zverev ends year with No 1 ranking after Carlos Alcaraz loss at Shanghai Masters
French police detain pupil, 14, suspected of shooting principal and teacher
A member of staff at the school, near Marseille, is said to have disarmed the boy
Huanggang Port praised for ‘light speed’ checks, but some find layout huge
Why China is likely to be cautious about recent Trump-Putin diesel deal
Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST!”
France supermarkets say cyberattack forced defrosting of refrigerators in over 200 stores
The attack, which also caused fires, hit some 150-200 Intermarché shops and almost 100 Coopérative U outlets, plus other chains
Selfies, queues and confusion, but Huanggang Port’s wow factor shines through
The much-anticipated opening of the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen on Monday was marked by excitement, eagerness and confusion
Financial, mental health issues pushing women footballers towards early retirement
The 2026 Fifpro Global Employment Report “Working Conditions in Women’s Football”, billed by the global players’ union as the most extensive review of working conditions in the women’s game in a decade, interviewed 800 players worldwide and found stark disparities
The women’s football industry has come a long way,
India’s opposition marches on Supreme Court as ‘cockroach’ protests gain ground
The rally went ahead after the Chief Justice of India turned down a meeting request from an opposition delegation, urging them instead to file a formal petition
Manchester City scandal a test of Britain’s commitment to rule of law
Saudi Arabia faces more drone, missile attacks after Houthi’s fatal airport strikes
We have detected and are monitoring a threat involving drones and cruise missiles against the kingdom and the threat is being dealt with,
‘Inconvenient truth’: Man City case spotlights realities of UK-UAE ties
Focusing solely on public relations, however, obscures a much deeper network of high-stakes diplomacy and geopolitical economics between London and Abu Dhabi
China’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria to boost ties
Kimi Antonelli dares to dream of historic Formula 1 title after Singapore GP podium
China, EU take a breath after surprise deal brings temporary halt to trade tussle
Hong Kong steps up Russia arrival checks after Siberian lab worker’s death
Hong Kong will step up health surveillance measures for arrivals after a laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Russia died from pneumonia, but authorities have stressed the risk to residents remains low