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1. Jimmy Lai plotted to trigger China’s collapse and install US-style democracy, Hong Kong court hears

   Paralegal turned prosecution witness Wayland Chan says Apple Daily founder shared plan to influence foreign governments during meeting in Taipei in January 2020.

2. Argentina asks to join Nato as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation

   Nato partner bid comes at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment.

3. India election: what issues and parties are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP?

   Voter concerns such as inflation and unemployment are unlikely to derail PM Modi and his ruling BJP’s path to victory, analysts say.

4. US returns cultural relics to China as part of antiquity repatriation deal

   A total of 38 artefacts from the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties have been returned at a handover ceremony.

5. Israel ‘unhappy’ with China’s response to Iran, more Hongkongers seek divorce: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

   From former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s HK$9 million office budget to Chinese scientists rigging a low-cost AI chip to power a hypersonic weapon, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

6. Military helicopter crash kills Kenya’s defence chief, 9 other top brass

   Kenya’s defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.

7. All you need to know about Hong Kong’s new ban on single-use plastics – a complete visual guide

   Hong Kong is taking a major step in its war on waste by banning many single-use plastics. Here’s a visual guide on how much we waste, and the new rules aimed at tackling the problem.

8. Setback for China in Solomon Islands as pro-Beijing provincial leader loses election

   Malaita premier Martin Fini, who recently signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Jiangsu province, lost his re-election bid.

9. Travel chaos at Dubai airport after mass flight cancellations – what it’s like to be stuck in the middle of it

   Post culture editor Kevin Kwong is marooned with thousands of others at Dubai International Airport after his flight was cancelled following an unprecedented storm, with no idea when he will leave.

10. Will fresh Middle East tensions blow up risks for small Asian firms?

    Asian firms worry that Iran-Israel tensions could spill over to the Strait of Hormuz – a vital oil corridor for Asia – and provide more fuel to oil prices.