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The latest breaking news and stories on the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe which includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and the world’s sixth largest economy. Also covering the UK’s relationship with the European Union (EU) post Brexit, as well as with China, plus commentary and updates on the UK’s economy, politics, society and social issues.
Capital
London
Head of State
King Charles III
King Charles III
Head of Government
Prime Minister Keir Starmer
A US Air Force B-1 Lancer bomber on the tarmac at RAF Fairford base in Fairford, south west England, on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Crime

UK police arrest 5 on terrorism charges near airbase used by US in Iran war

The men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK-owned base that is operated by the US under a Cold War agreement.

China consumption

As Chinese retirees boost consumption, some hope for greater respect in society

Japan

Praised abroad, ignored at home: Japanese museums shun war-atrocity video art

Diplomacy

Opinion | How China is seeking to transform the meaning of great power

By promoting a more just world order, Beijing hopes to exercise influence without making domination the organising principle of international relations.

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Illustration: Dennis Yip
Science

Offshore wind farm could create radar blind spots, ‘ghost’ targets: China study

As China rapidly expands its wind projects near coastal areas, researchers find the turbines can complicate marine vessel detection at sea.

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Thailand

Thailand has had enough of foreign tourists behaving badly

Viral misbehaviour, crimes and foreign-ownership scandals are exhausting the patience of a country famous for its hospitality.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Ivanka Trump takes front-row seat to welcome Xi in dress by Chinese designer

US president’s eldest daughter had a prominent position at the ceremony and wore a striking blue outfit from Beijing-based couturier.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ivanka Trump (right) and her daughter Arabella Kushner (centre) attend a welcome ceremony for President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the White House on Thursday. Photo: AFP
India

‘Stooping low’: furore over UK university professorship for tycoon Ambani’s son

The university awarded a sustainability role to tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s son, who is linked to the controversial wildlife centre in India.

AIA Scholarships

How King Chan plans to mainstream mental-health solutions in highly stressed Hong Kong

PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet King Chan, a postgraduate student in clinical psychology advocating for mental-health support for the masses.

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Israel-Iran conflict

UK foreign secretary warns Iran against hostile activity on British soil

Ed Miliband presses Tehran over domestic security and demands release of couple held in Evin prison.

Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband at a UN Security Council meeting in New York on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

China’s sulphur imports dive 65% as prices surge 3.5 times

Country pays more for less of the key fertiliser ingredient, potentially pressuring the spring planting season, analyst says.

Workers load sulphur at a storage yard on a wharf in Nanjing, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, on April 14, 2026. Photo: AFP
Europe’s refugee crisis

UK far-right activist charged after migrant boat slashed in English Channel

Police said a 37-year-old man was detained and charged with one count of criminal damage and one of failing to disclose the PIN to his phone.

Cancer

How FDA backing could advance multi-cancer blood tests despite Hong Kong doubts

Doctors say more data is needed despite growing interest in detecting multiple cancers from a single blood sample.

United Nations

Milei renews Argentina’s Falklands claim, rails against ‘useless’ UN

Firebrand Argentine leader calls world body a ‘useless organisation’ filled with ‘arrogant parasites’.

British Army personnel patrol near Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. Photo: EPA
Artificial intelligence

AI leaders to UN: for the sake of humanity, regulate tech we created

Tech bosses urge caution in AI development following growing warnings of uncontrollable systems and catastrophic risks.

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Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue appears by video link. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Can the US and China verify an AI deal? Start-ups are building the tools

Researchers are developing technology to monitor AI development without relying on trust between Washington and Beijing.

Canada

Grief and pain flow at hearing for Canadian suicide poison vendor Kenneth Law

Family members of those who killed themselves using chemicals he sold spoke about their loss before the judge deciding on Law’s sentence.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

All you need to know about a state visit, as US rolls out red carpet for Xi

On these grand occasions, which aim to strengthen relationships between countries, it’s more than just pomp and pageantry involved.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump take part in a welcome ceremony for Trump outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during his state visit to China on May 14, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
South China Sea

Why Brunei prefers ‘quiet diplomacy’ over confrontation in South China Sea

As a nation with a small military, Brunei would rather work with Beijing in safe zones such as peacekeeping than butt heads, analysts say.

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Mental health

Letters | Hong Kong’s mental health narrative must instil a sense of hope

Readers discuss how the chief executive positioned mental health in his policy address, and the suggestion that Hong Kong should import New York’s drug court model.

Ukraine war

Zelensky meets Trump, says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia

The US president announced such a truce last week, but Russia ‌hit petrol stations in Kyiv the next day and Ukraine bombed an oil refinery.

A Kyiv petrol station hit by a Russian drone strike. Photo: Reuters
United States

Trump criticises UK’s Chagos deal, says new British PM Burnham will reconsider

The US president says ties with Britain are better, as he met the prime minister for the first time.

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong on way to securing green fuel supply to safeguard aviation hub status

Policy chief notes city to consider sustainable aviation fuel mandate, saying clear targets are needed to draw investment and build supply.

China's military weapons

Were the Serbian military’s new robot dogs built using Chinese technology?

Analysts say the nations are deepening their collaboration, with China seeing Serbia as a gateway to the European market.

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Art

Bukhara Biennial spearheads cultural blossoming of the city as well as the wider Uzbekistan

With site-specific artwork displayed in restored or adapted historical structures, the inaugural Bukhara Biennial heralded the development of a cultural district designed for residents and visitors alike.

Chef-nun Jeong Kwan at the Bukhara Biennale, in Uzbekistan, as part of a kimchi-fermentation collaboration with the Koryo-saram community. Photo: courtesy Andrey Arekelyan and Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF)
Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Cordelia de Castellane of Dior Maison and Baby Dior

The Paris-based designer behind Sofitel’s Le Vestiaire uniform collection shares her favourite books, beauty essentials and travel finds.

Cordelia de Castellane, artistic director of Dior Maison and Baby Dior. Photo: Handout
G20

UK confirms Manchester to host G20 summit in 2027

City served by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as mayor for nearly a decade will host global leaders.

Saudi Arabia

Burnham to meet Trump, make UN debut after offering UK support for Saudis

British prime minister targets Middle East stability and AI governance on New York trip.

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