South China Morning Post
October 2026
UK PM Burnham says Iran’s IRGC ‘highly likely’ to have been behind RAF Fairford incident
The RAF Fairford base in southwest England, which had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, became the focal point for a major security response after five British men were arrested nearby in the early hours of September 27 on suspected terrorism and explosive offences
Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections in bid to save Republicans
The money includes US$158 million given to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates, one of the largest known political donations in American history, according to the Times
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
UK comedian Russell Brand in London court for rape trial start
Brand, 51, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and former husband of US singer Katy Perry, faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault relating to six women from 1999 to 2009
Hong Kong to expand indices, derivatives and yuan-denominated products: HKEX CEO
We intend to meet this moment by building a multi-asset ecosystem spanning equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities, derivatives, indices and data,
AI fuelling growth while putting Asia’s young workers at risk, IMF meeting hears
Global diesel shortage: why Gulf refined fuel exports lag crude oil shipments
Global diesel prices remain near record highs as Gulf producers struggle to restore refined-fuel exports, despite a recovery in crude shipments and pledges by more countries to release reserves
How China and the EU pressed pause on trade war — and what it took to get there
Beijing agreed not to retaliate against Brussels’ move to curb imports of Chinese hybrid cars, which will see shipments capped at 350,000 units per year, rising at 6 per cent annually
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