Seres, Huawei’s carmaking partner, plans Hong Kong listing to fund global expansion
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3308239/seres-huaweis-carmaking-partner-plans-hong-kong-listing-fund-global-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3308239/seres-huaweis-carmaking-partner-plans-hong-kong-listing-fund-global-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Seres, Huawei’s carmaking partner, plans Hong Kong listing to fund expansion
Chongqing-based Seres joins state-owned Chery Automobile and EV battery maker CATL in seeking to raise funds in Hong Kong.
Russia’s Putin orders 72-hour Ukraine ceasefire in May to mark Victory Day
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3308244/russias-putin-orders-72-hour-ukraine-ceasefire-may-mark-victory-day?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3308244/russias-putin-orders-72-hour-ukraine-ceasefire-may-mark-victory-day?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Putin orders 72-hour Ukraine ceasefire in May to mark WWII victory
The Kremlin said all combat operations will be suspended from May 8-10 and it expected Kyiv to issue a similar order.
We need to talk about Trump’s war on the US Constitution
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3307793/we-need-talk-about-trumps-war-us-constitution?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3307793/we-need-talk-about-trumps-war-us-constitution?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Opinion | We need to talk about Trump’s war on the US Constitution
The US system of checks and balances hinges on an unspoken premise: that those who operate it at least respect the rule of law.
US farmers’ loss is Brazil’s gain as China diversifies soybean imports
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3308232/us-farmers-loss-brazils-gain-china-diversifies-soybean-imports?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3308232/us-farmers-loss-brazils-gain-china-diversifies-soybean-imports?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
US farmers’ loss is Brazil’s gain as China diversifies soybean imports
With tariffs on US soybeans, most of China’s summer imports will come from Brazil, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s April outlook report.
Thai rice farmers brace for impact of US tariffs: ‘we won’t survive’
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3308248/thai-rice-farmers-brace-impact-us-tariffs-we-wont-survive?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3308248/thai-rice-farmers-brace-impact-us-tariffs-we-wont-survive?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Video | ‘We won’t survive’: Thai rice farmers brace for impact of US tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have compounded existing worries for farmers in the world’s second-largest rice-exporting nation.
White House preparing for possible Trump-Kim talks – Axios
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https://www.rt.com/news/616420-trump-kim-summit-axios/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
RT
White House preparing for possible Trump-Kim talks – Axios
Pyongyang has grown stronger since the historic summits of the previous decade, the outlet has observed
China’s food, energy supplies secure without US imports, official says
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3308223/chinas-food-energy-supplies-secure-without-us-imports-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3308223/chinas-food-energy-supplies-secure-without-us-imports-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
China’s food, energy supplies secure without US imports, official says
Beijing says it has self-sufficiency in staple crops and energy, and enough alternative import sources to offset even a total loss of US goods.
Tencent, Alibaba buy Nvidia GPUs from ByteDance stockpile, report says
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3308254/tencent-alibaba-buy-nvidia-gpus-bytedance-stockpile-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3308254/tencent-alibaba-buy-nvidia-gpus-bytedance-stockpile-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Tencent, Alibaba buy Nvidia GPUs from ByteDance stockpile, report says
ByteDance’s rivals are acquiring some of its US$13.7 billion worth of Nvidia’s H20 chips, which are now barred from export to China.
On election day, Trump wants Canada to become ‘cherished’ 51st US state
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3308255/election-day-trump-wants-canada-become-cherished-51st-us-state?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3308255/election-day-trump-wants-canada-become-cherished-51st-us-state?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
On election day, Trump wants Canada to become ‘cherished’ 51st state
Final polls indicate a tight race between Poilievre and Carney, who has warned the US under Trump ‘wants to break us’.
Watch: People left reeling in chaos as major blackout disrupts lives in Spain, Portugal, and France
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/watch-people-left-reeling-in-chaos-as-major-blackout-disrupts-lives-in-spain-portugal-and-france/articleshow/120698007.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/watch-people-left-reeling-in-chaos-as-major-blackout-disrupts-lives-in-spain-portugal-and-france/articleshow/120698007.cms
The Times of India
Watch: People left reeling in chaos as major blackout disrupts lives in Spain, Portugal, and France - The Times of India
Europe News: A massive power outage plunged millions across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France into chaos on Monday. The blackout disrupted transport an
W.House to name cities 'obstructing' anti-immigration agenda
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/w-house-to-name-cities-obstructing-anti-immigration-agenda/articleshow/120698779.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/w-house-to-name-cities-obstructing-anti-immigration-agenda/articleshow/120698779.cms
The Times of India
W.House to name cities 'obstructing' anti-immigration agenda - The Times of India
US News: US President Donald Trump is to name and shame cities accused of "obstructing" his crackdown on illegal immigration, the White House said Monday, in a
What is the millionaire tax that Trump says he loves but his party doesn't?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/what-is-the-millionaire-tax-that-trump-says-he-loves-but-his-party-doesnt/articleshow/120699183.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/what-is-the-millionaire-tax-that-trump-says-he-loves-but-his-party-doesnt/articleshow/120699183.cms
The Times of India
What is the millionaire tax that Trump says he loves but his party doesn't? - The Times of India
US News: Millionaire tax is something that President Donald Trump said he's open to, but is getting a lot of pushback from his party.
Power outage affects millions in parts of Europe, halting trains, flights, and metro services - Top developments
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/power-outage-affects-millions-in-parts-of-europe-halting-trains-flights-and-metro-services-top-developments-what-we-know-so-far-reason-cause/articleshow/120699198.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/power-outage-affects-millions-in-parts-of-europe-halting-trains-flights-and-metro-services-top-developments-what-we-know-so-far-reason-cause/articleshow/120699198.cms
The Times of India
Power outage affects millions in parts of Europe, halting trains, flights, and metro services - Top developments - The Times of…
Europe News: A massive power outage plunged Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and parts of France into chaos, disrupting transportation, communication, and daily life for
'I run US and the world': Donald Trump says his second term is very different from 1st
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/i-run-us-and-the-world-donald-trump-says-his-second-term-is-very-different-from-1st/articleshow/120699735.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/i-run-us-and-the-world-donald-trump-says-his-second-term-is-very-different-from-1st/articleshow/120699735.cms
The Times of India
'I run US and the world': Donald Trump says his second term is very different from 1st - The Times of India
US News: President Donald Trump said his second term is different from the first one, as now he has both the country and the world to run.
Jeremy Vine ‘stopping cycling videos’ due to abuse he receives
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/apr/28/jeremy-vine-cycling-videos-abuse-trolling
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/apr/28/jeremy-vine-cycling-videos-abuse-trolling
the Guardian
Jeremy Vine ‘stopping cycling videos’ due to abuse he receives
Broadcaster said trolling ‘got too bad’ and at least two death threats against him were being investigated by police
Spain and Portugal power outage live: no signs of cyber-attack, says EU, but ‘impossible’ to know when electricity will be restored
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/apr/28/ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-putin-trump-crimea-germany-europe-news-live-updates
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/apr/28/ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-putin-trump-crimea-germany-europe-news-live-updates
the Guardian
Spain and Portugal power outage live: Spanish electricity supply slowly returning as officials rule out cyber-attack
Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the country
Pope Francis cared deeply for ‘church in China’, Hong Kong mourners hear
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3308258/pope-francis-cared-deeply-church-china-hong-kong-mourners-hear?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3308258/pope-francis-cared-deeply-church-china-hong-kong-mourners-hear?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Pope Francis cared deeply for ‘church in China’, Hong Kong mourners hear
About 1,000 people flocked to Hong Kong’s main Catholic cathedral for late pope’s requiem mass, including former leaders and current officials.
Trump’s immigration crackdown chills speech of foreign students and scholars in US
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3308259/trumps-immigration-crackdown-chills-speech-foreign-students-and-scholars-us?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3308259/trumps-immigration-crackdown-chills-speech-foreign-students-and-scholars-us?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Trump’s immigration crackdown chills speech of foreign students, scholars in US
Critics say ‘America is shooting itself in the foot’ as many of the country’s brightest minds rethink their long-term investment.
Hong Kong sculpture with yellow raincoats won’t return outside Cultural Centre
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3308261/hong-kong-sculpture-yellow-raincoats-wont-return-outside-cultural-centre?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong sculpture with yellow raincoats won’t return outside Cultural Centre
Art commentator says decision will not look good to overseas audience amid city’s push to be hub for cultural exchange.
Starmer claims voters being ‘conned’ by Tories and Reform UK as parties are planning a coalition – UK politics live
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/apr/28/keir-starmer-nhs-kemi-badenoch-nigel-farage-labour-conservatives-local-elections-uk-politics-news-live-updates
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/apr/28/keir-starmer-nhs-kemi-badenoch-nigel-farage-labour-conservatives-local-elections-uk-politics-news-live-updates
the Guardian
No 10 confirms no extra money will be set aside for public sector pay rises beyond what has already been allocated – UK politics…
Pay review bodies could recommend up to 4% pay rises for teachers and nurses