Repentant protesters will be given priority case review, minister says

Hong Kong national security lawHong KongLaw and CrimeExclusiveRepentant protesters will be given priority case review, minister saysSecretary for Security Chris Tang flags ongoing threats amid geopolitical tensions and need to continuously review and refine national security laws3-MIN READ3-MIN1 ListenMatthew ChengandJess MaPublished: 1:00pm, 25 Jun 2026As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead.Protesters arrested during Hong Kong’s 2019 social unrest will be given priority for case reviews if they demonstrate remorse and a sense of national identity, the security chief has revealed, even as investigations continue.In an interview with the SCMP, Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung also vowed to continue re…

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Malaysian doctor in Australia remanded over 33 child sex offence charges

MalaysiaThis Week in AsiaPeopleMalaysian doctor in Australia remanded over 33 child sex offence chargesThe court heard that the alleged offences, involving ‘eight, possibly nine victims’, had been captured on hidden cameras in consulting rooms2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenIman Muttaqin YusofPublished: 12:09pm, 25 Jun 2026A Malaysian paediatrician based in Perth has been remanded on 33 charges of child sexual offences and possession of child exploitation material, widening a case that Australian prosecutors say involves multiple children.The case adds to a list of child sex-related prosecutions involving Malaysian medical practitioners overseas, including a child psychiatrist jailed in Ireland in 2024, and another doctor convicted in Australia last year.Saw Chia Liang, 41, remains in custody after his latest appearance at a Perth Magistrates Court on Friday, when he was charged with 31 new offen…

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As large language models enter China’s legal profession, which lawyers will lose out?

ScienceChinaScienceAs large language models enter China’s legal profession, which lawyers will lose out?‘The industry has become unwelcoming to inexperienced newcomers, prompting many to switch careers’: Beijing-based legal officer3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenZhang Tongin BeijingPublished: 12:00pm, 25 Jun 2026Updated: 1:23pm, 25 Jun 2026A major legal database affiliated with Peking University has launched a large language model tool it says can accurately retrieve statutes and automatically generate contracts, sending ripples through the legal profession in China.AI-powered legal tools can draft convincing documents in seconds, yet without rigorous oversight they are equally adept at inventing statutes and fabricating precedents – a liability that has kept them on the sidelines in medicine and law.However, lawyers cannot afford to ignore the technology; the real question is not whether to use …

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UBS prepares to open its next chapter of growth with a new Hong Kong home in West Kowloon

UBS’ new hub in West KowloonHong KongUBS prepares to open its next chapter of growth with a new Hong Kong home in West KowloonThe 14-storey UBS Tower will bring together all of the bank’s local staff in a space emphasising connectivity, sustainability and wellnessIn partnership with:UBS3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenMorning Studio editorsPublished: 12:00pm, 25 Jun 2026With the formal handover of its new Hong Kong premises already complete and plans well under way to start moving all local staff there in the fourth quarter of this year, UBS, the world’s largest wealth manager, is showing long-term confidence in the city’s future as an international financial centre.The new headquarters is located near the West Kowloon Cultural District, one of the world’s largest cultural and arts quarters spanning 40 hectares (99 acres) and home to renowned institutions such as the M+ museum and Hong Kong Palace…

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Trump shrugs off Britain’s incoming leader: ‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’

BritainWorldEuropeTrump shrugs off Britain’s incoming leader: ‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’US president’s remarks about Andy Burnham set the stage for a potentially rocky start between the two men2-MIN READ2-MIN1BloombergPublished: 11:52am, 25 Jun 2026US President Donald Trump was dismissive of Andy Burnham, who is set to become the next UK prime minister, saying he was unfamiliar with him and has only heard that he is “extremely liberal”.The US president was asked by a reporter on Wednesday about what he knew about Bur nham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester who is poised to succeed Keir Starmer in Britain’s latest leadership shake-up.“I don’t know anything. I see that he was, I guess, the mayor of a town.

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Hong Kong parents may lose battle over daughter Lily amid fight for baby Danny

Hong Kong childrenHong KongSocietyHong Kong parents may lose battle over daughter Lily amid fight for baby DannyAhead of court hearing over son, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin say Swedish authorities have yet to arrange daughter’s return to Hong Kong3-MIN READ3-MIN3 ListenWynna WongPublished: 11:30am, 25 Jun 2026Updated: 4:39pm, 25 Jun 2026Hong Kong social welfare authorities have classified baby Danny as a “high-risk” child and recommended he remain in protective care, while Sweden has moved to permanently transfer custody of his elder sister Lily to a foster family, according to the children’s parents.The developments came ahead of a hearing at the West Kowloon Juvenile Court on Friday over a protection order for Danny, the two-month-old whose home birth and delayed registration with authorities triggered a child neglect investigation earlier this month.The parents, Tsang Wai-bong an…

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Trump opens 250th US birthday party with a campaign-style rally

United StatesWorldUnited States & CanadaTrump opens 250th US birthday party with a campaign-style rallyThe US president put himself and his policies at the centre of the opening event on the National Mall in Washington3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenAgence France-PressePublished: 11:25am, 25 Jun 2026Updated: 2:49pm, 25 Jun 2026US President Donald Trump opened 16 days of celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary Wednesday with a rally-style speech – turning a national commemoration into a highly politicised showcase for his second-term agenda.The address, on Washington’s National Mall, underscored how Trump has reshaped the anniversary around his own brand of politics and showmanship, blurring the line between official celebration and campaign-style spectacle.The Republican leader eventually invoked the grand sweep of American history, but the first part of his address was largely indistinguish…

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India vs Bangladesh LIVE streaming info, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Where to watch IND-W vs BAN-W?

Here are the live streaming details of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Bangladesh in Manchester on June 25 for viewers in India.Updated : Jun 25, 2026 13:31 IST , Chennai - 2 MINS READ Team Sportstar Comments Follow UsSHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove FILE PHOTO: India enters this match on the back of a loss against South Africa. | Photo Credit: Getty Images FILE PHOTO: India enters this match on the back of a loss against South Africa.

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India vs Bangladesh LIVE streaming info, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: When, where to watch IND-W vs BAN-W in Bangladesh?

Here are the live streaming details of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Bangladesh in Manchester on June 25 for viewers in Bangladesh.Updated : Jun 25, 2026 13:22 IST - 2 MINS READ Team Sportstar Comments Follow UsSHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove India is set to face off against Bangladesh in a must-win match on Thursday in Manchester | Photo Credit: PTI India is set to face off against Bangladesh in a must-win match on Thursday in Manchester | Photo Credit: PTI India and Bangladesh will both be aiming for victory when they meet in the crucial Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on Thursday June 25.With the semifinal race tightening, neither side can afford a slip-up, making this a true must-win contest.LIVE STREAMING INFORMATION:When is the India vs Bangl

England beats West Indies to reach Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals

England’s semifinal ticket is secured, but its destination is not. Whether it plays on Tuesday or Thursday, and whether South Africa or India awaits, will be determined over the coming days.Updated : Jun 25, 2026 10:51 IST - 3 MINS READ AFP Comments Follow UsSHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove England’s progression to the last four is assured before Saturday’s final group game against New Zealand.

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Kyle Jamieson rested for England series decider as New Zealand manages workload

New Zealand will be without fast bowler Kyle Jamieson for the series-deciding third Test against England at Trent Bridge after opting to rest the returning paceman as part of a planned workload management strategy, captain Tom Latham confirmed on Wednesday.Updated : Jun 25, 2026 09:35 IST - 2 MINS READ AFP Comments Follow UsSHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove Kyle Jamieson has picked 10 wickets at an average of 24.20 in two Tests. | Photo Credit: Reuters Kyle Jamieson has picked 10 wickets at an average of 24.20 in two Tests. | Photo Credit: Reuters New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the third and deciding Test against England at Trent Bridge as part of a planned workload management strategy, captain Tom Latham confirmed on Wednesday.The towering seamer, who stands nearly seven feet (2.13 metres) tall, claimed 1…

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Major earthquakes strike Venezuela

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ASIO chief concerned over terrorism threats

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The jewellery that people are still buying in the gold rush

The fluctuating price of gold is a solid reason why jeweller Lucy Folk would choose not to have price tags planted beside the enticing chains and rings in her Sydney and Melbourne stores.According to ABC Bullion general manager Jordan Eliseo, the price of gold has “accelerated noticeably in the past three years, essentially doubling in that time-frame alone” before pulling back in the past four months.That would have meant a lot of price-tag shuffling for Folk.Jewellery designer Lucy Folk in her Sydney boutique.Steven Siewert“Can you imagine?” says Folk. “But that’s not why I don’t have them.

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Bird with H5 virus 'tried to bite body boarder' before rescue

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Federal government’s controversial tax changes pass parliament

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Great-grandmother takes doctor to court after claiming duty of care breaches

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Art trails, swimming spots and punt safaris, all easily accessible from Cambridge’s new train station

The River Cam at Grantchester Meadows. Photograph: Andrew Holt/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe River Cam at Grantchester Meadows. Photograph: Andrew Holt/AlamyCar-free UKCambridge holidaysArt trails, swimming spots and punt safaris, all easily accessible from Cambridge’s new train stationWith Cambridge South about to welcome its first passengers, it’s an ideal time to explore some of the university city’s lesser-known treasures on foot or by public transportPhoebe TaplinThu 25 Jun 2026 07.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 07.01 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Guardian’s journalism is independent.

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For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music review – it’s amazing that this staggering show exists

Charlotte Ritchie in For The Record: An Incomplete History of Music. Photograph: PRView image in fullscreenCharlotte Ritchie in For The Record: An Incomplete History of Music. Photograph: PRTV reviewTelevisionReviewFor the Record: An Incomplete History of Music review – it’s amazing that this staggering show exists Charlotte Ritchie presents a wildly ambitious and unapologetically brainy YouTube documentary that takes in Big Bang soundwaves, singing dolphins and an astonishing amount in between.

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The Furious review – dial-shifting dadsploitation mayhem as father goes in search of kidnapped daughter

Buddies v baddies … Miao Xie as Wang Wei, front, with Joe Taslim as Navin in The Furious. Photograph: Lionsgate/PAView image in fullscreenBuddies v baddies … Miao Xie as Wang Wei, front, with Joe Taslim as Navin in The Furious. Photograph: Lionsgate/PAFilmReviewThe Furious review – dial-shifting dadsploitation mayhem as father goes in search of kidnapped daughterThere’s more than a whiff of Taken in Kenji Tanigaki’s exhilarating martial-arts movie, in which a handyman goes after some evil people traffickers Mike McCahillThu 25 Jun 2026 09.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.01 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt keeps happening: every few years, usually during a run of lethargic Hollywood spectacles, the Overton window of screen violence gets recalibrated by a muscular wonder from the east.

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Fidalgo caps Mexico rout as co-hosts maintain 100% record and send Czechia out

Álvaro Fidalgo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal late on. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenÁlvaro Fidalgo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal late on. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesWorld Cup 2026Fidalgo caps Mexico rout as co-hosts maintain 100% record and send Czechia outJonathan WilsonThu 25 Jun 2026 04.18 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.23 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThere are ways of leaving a tournament.

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