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South Korea’s ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is projected to make sweeping gains in local elections on Wednesday, an exit poll showed, but a close race in the key city of Busan left it unclear whether President Lee Jae-myung’s party could claim a landslide victory. Voting had ‌largely closed in the first nationwide ballot since Lee’s snap presidential election victory last year. Voters were choosing mayors and governors in 16 cities and provinces in a contest widely seen as an assessment of Lee’s first...

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Denmark PM presents new government, with majority of women

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday presented her new cabinet, which for the first time in Danish history included more women than men. Following months of talks after inconclusive elections in March, incumbent Frederiksen said on Monday she had managed to form a minority government between her Social Democrats, the Socialist People’s Party, the centre-left Radikale Venstre and the centrist Moderates. On Wednesday, Frederiksen announced the names of the new ministers. “It is...

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China launches investigation of county chief months after he inspected fatal coal mine

A county-level Communist Party chief in China’s central Shanxi province was put under disciplinary review, 11 days after a deadly gas explosion at a local mine killed 82 people and left two missing. Zhao Yongjin, party secretary of Qinyuan county in Changzhi, Shanxi, was “suspected of serious violations of discipline and law”, the Shanxi provincial discipline inspection and supervisory commission, an anti-corruption watchdog, announced on Tuesday night. The blast took place at the Liushenyu Coal...

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Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

A surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the last decade, dozens of which were carried out by minors, has set Sweden apart from its European peers and left authorities an urgent problem: what to do with children who kill. The government, in power since 2022 and heading into a tight election in September where crime is a key issue, says the softly-softly approach of the past has failed and it is time to get ‌tough by sending children aged under 15 to prison rather than into social...

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Police arrest couple in 'unregistered birth' saga

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect over a baby said to have been left without a birth certificate following a home birth. The couple's story sparked debate online after they spoke about attempts to be reunited with another child that was placed in foster care in Sweden a number of years ago. The pair have refused to provide a DNA sample in order to obtain a birth certificate for a baby boy in their care after failing to register a birth within the timeframe set out in law. Security Secretary Chris Tang said police found the couple and the child in Cheung Sha Wan on Tuesday. The boy was to be taken to hospital for a health check, Tang said. "The mother has not yet provided any records of prenatal care or medical examinations, and refused to provide a DNA sample. She has not even provided any photos of herself while pregnant," the minister told reporters. "The individuals claiming to be the parents have never taken him to hospital for a physical examination." Tang added that he hopes the couple will quickly provide proof of their relationship to the boy. Edited by Thomas McAlinden

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‘Mud Buddha’: China official covered in sludge during mudslide while helping villagers evacuate

A valiant official in China has been dubbed “Mud Buddha” after a photograph emerged of him covered in sludge while he was averting disaster by evacuating residents before a catastrophic landslide. From the evening of May 17 to the early morning of May 18, a downpour hit Shanghongyan Village in Maguan county, southwestern Yunnan province. At its height, the level of precipitation reached 256mm, the People’s Daily reported. Tian Ruliang, the village director, left home three times after 10pm on...

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Denmark’s prime minister secures third term after marathon talks

Denmark’s Social Democratic leader ⁠Mette Frederiksen said on Monday ⁠she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on power amid a crisis in ties with US President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland. The deal to form a minority cabinet gives Frederiksen a third ‌consecutive term as prime minister, ending months of uncertainty after a March election in which 12 parties won seats in the Danish parliament. “I have been to see His Majesty the King and...

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ID-limbo baby concern rises over 'Save Lily' couple

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the government is highly concerned about the controversial case involving a couple who refused DNA testing required for their baby's birth certificate following a home birth in Hong Kong. Speaking after an event on Tuesday, Sun said he hoped a health check and assessment of the baby boy, as well as a meeting with the parents, could be arranged as soon as possible. He said relevant departments have been following up on the case. "From last Thursday, we have been using different methods to get in touch with the parents and family involved," Sun said. "Our social workers had waited outside their home at various times of the day. They waited until late on one occasion. "We had also left different contact methods for the parents to reach us. "It wasn't until yesterday that our social workers were finally able to get in touch with the parents through email." The incident sparked concern over the internet after the couple opened a social media page called "Save Lily" in the hope of taking back their second daughter – who was born at home in Finland in 2021 and did not have a birth certificate – after she was put under a formal care order when the family was in Sweden in 2023. The couple then returned to Hong Kong and gave birth to their third son, Danny, at home. Speaking on a radio programme on Tuesday, the father, Tsang, said he and his partner have submitted a statement of self-delivery of birth at home. But the couple have not registered Danny's birth within 42 days of delivery – as required under the law – and refused DNA testing to verify their biological relationship with the infant, citing religious reasons. Tsang said he and his partner are unwilling to undergo such testing, saying that DNA information is highly sensitive, and hope to know the reasons for the required procedures. Sun said the Immigration Department would follow up on the issue regarding Danny's birth certificate and that it had also reached out to the Chinese embassy in Sweden through the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong to follow up on Lily's case. He also said the administration has a comprehensive mechanism for handling matters when it comes to child welfare and will take steps to address the situation as quickly as possible while taking into account all relevant factors. Sun added that appropriate support would be forthcoming should the family express any need for it. Edited by Thomas McAlinden

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Errors in early primary school allocation messages spark confusion among Hong Kong parents

Some Hong Kong parents have been left confused after receiving SMS notifications about their children’s primary school allocations a day before the official announcement, with messages showing correct school choices but the wrong calendar year. The Education Bureau’s hotline was overwhelmed on Tuesday morning as many parents called seeking answers. The South China Morning Post reached out to the Education Bureau for comment. A spokesman said the bureau needed time to understand the situation...

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Fans furious at Travis Scott’s 20-minute Istanbul debut set

US rapper Travis Scott angered fans in Istanbul after a performance that barely lasted 20 minutes, with the audience booing as he left the stage early on Monday, footage on social media showed. On his first tour of Turkey, the 35-year-old hip-hop star made his Istanbul debut late on Sunday and was to hold another event in the western Izmir resort on Monday. The Istanbul event was billed as “a performance that goes beyond a classic concert” with a limited audience of just 2,500 fans, according to...

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Hong Kong baby left without legal identity as parents refuse DNA test after home birth

Hong Kong lawmakers have demanded urgent government intervention for a two-month-old infant left in legal and medical limbo after his parents refused DNA testing on religious grounds following a home birth. The legislators also said on Monday that the parents’ actions clearly deviate from standard behaviour and border on child neglect, emphasising that child protection must take priority over individual rights. The case came to light through social media posts from a page called “Save Lily”, run...

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Australia catches Europe’s right-wing populist wave

Australia’s populist One Nation party surged past the ruling Labor party to lead a nationwide opinion poll for the first time, highlighting voter disappointment with last month’s budget and reinforcing signs of a fracturing of the conservative side of politics. One Nation’s primary vote advanced 4 percentage points to 31 per cent from a previous poll conducted ahead of the May 12 budget, while the centre-left government slipped 3 points to 28 per cent, according to a Redbridge Group/Accent...

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Colombian voters weigh economic reforms against right-wing crackdown

Colombians will cast ballots on Sunday in what is likely to be the first round of a presidential election, choosing between a leftist pledging to expand reforms begun by the current government, an ‌independent businessman promising a security crackdown and a right-wing senator seeking to become the country’s first female leader. Leftist Ivan Cepeda, a 63-year-old senator, is leading opinion polls, but looks likely to fall well short of the 50 per cent-plus support needed to avoid a June run-off....

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‘Sleep with eyes open’: China woman’s bungled double eyelid surgery causes complications

A woman in eastern China has been left unable to sleep with her eyes shut and is constantly crying because of a bungled double eyelid operation she underwent six years ago. The woman, surnamed Wang, drew wide attention on mainland social media after she shared her legal disputes with the cosmetic clinic in late May. In June 2020, Wang went to Meixi Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, for a double eyelid surgery, which cost her 12,000 yuan (US$1,800), reported the Shanghai...

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Investigation: Illegal firings, cancelled visas and lack of healthcare – how domestic workers facing critical illness are left in limbo

Nancy, a Filipino domestic worker in Hong Kong, squints her eyes for the camera as her right arm holds her employers’ younger daughter tight. The toddler beams, legs thrown around her nanny’s hips. “My baby,” Nancy sobs as she scrolls through old pictures with one hand, while dabbing her wrinkled face with a crumpled white […]

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Russia says Ukraine drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia’s state ⁠nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Saturday that a Ukrainian drone had struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe’s largest, causing no damage to key equipment, but the Kyiv military ‌denied it. Rosatom’s head Alexei Likhachev called the incident “deliberate” and said it left a hole in the wall of a turbine hall. “This afternoon, a Ukrainian kamikaze combat drone struck the turbine hall building of Power Unit No 6, resulting in ⁠a subsequent detonation,”...

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Trio critically ill after 'suspicious' Mid-Levels fire

A fire at a flat in Mid-Levels on Saturday left three people in a critical condition, with the authorities describing the blaze as "suspicious". Firefighters were called to Regal Crest on Robinson Road shortly before 11am. They found an unconscious woman in a guest bedroom, and a man and a woman who had collapsed in the ensuite bathroom of the master bedroom. All three had inhaled smoke and two also had burns to their hands. “When firefighters entered the scene, they found that the entrance was blocked by a sofa, and it was relatively difficult for them to enter the flat. They later found that the doors of the corridor and master bedroom were locked from inside,” said assistant divisional officer Mo Shan-hoi. “Firefighters found two origins of fire in the master bedroom,” Mo added. Around 50 people fled to safety from the building during the fire. Police said they were also investigating the blaze, with government laboratory and forensic staff heading to the scene to look for evidence. Edited by Thomas McAlinden

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China official mocked for wearing gold earrings while crying about local flood disaster

A Chinese official who cried about her village’s flood disaster has faced sarcastic comments for wearing a pair of gold earrings. The incident took an unexpected turn when a majority of online observers showed support for her. Shimen county in central China’s Hunan province was hit by heavy rains from May 17, which triggered severe floods and landslides. According to an official report on May 22, the disaster left six people dead, 10 missing and affected over 100,000 people. The party secretary...

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TV coverage of Trump’s visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live

Nothing about the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing suggested high drama. The language was restrained, the optics disciplined. The impression it left was simple: escalation of tensions for its own sake is a losing strategy. The announcement that China would buy 200 Boeing aircraft served mainly as a political gesture of goodwill, with the commercial details to be filled in later by negotiators. More important was the pattern across readouts from...

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US farmers seek firmer soybean guarantees despite Xi-Trump agriculture pledge

Across the vast United States, soybean farmers caught in the crossfire of the US-China trade war hoped for a deal on the crop when US President Donald Trump met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. There was optimism after the two presidents met in Busan, South Korea, in October, when China committed to increased soybean purchases. This time, however, Trump left Beijing without any concrete agricultural announcements, much less one about US farmers’ biggest export. Instead, a general...

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South Korea’s ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows

Denmark PM presents new government, with majority of women

China launches investigation of county chief months after he inspected fatal coal mine

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

Police arrest couple in 'unregistered birth' saga

‘Mud Buddha’: China official covered in sludge during mudslide while helping villagers evacuate

Denmark’s prime minister secures third term after marathon talks

ID-limbo baby concern rises over 'Save Lily' couple

Errors in early primary school allocation messages spark confusion among Hong Kong parents

Fans furious at Travis Scott’s 20-minute Istanbul debut set

Hong Kong baby left without legal identity as parents refuse DNA test after home birth

Australia catches Europe’s right-wing populist wave

Colombian voters weigh economic reforms against right-wing crackdown

‘Sleep with eyes open’: China woman’s bungled double eyelid surgery causes complications

Investigation: Illegal firings, cancelled visas and lack of healthcare – how domestic workers facing critical illness are left in limbo

Russia says Ukraine drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Trio critically ill after 'suspicious' Mid-Levels fire

China official mocked for wearing gold earrings while crying about local flood disaster

TV coverage of Trump’s visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live

US farmers seek firmer soybean guarantees despite Xi-Trump agriculture pledge