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1. Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 94 as rescue work continues into day 3

   This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 94 people, including a firefighter, have died 76 injured including 11 firefighters 25 calls for help remain unresolved Full-scale rescue work is ongoing, with a...

2. Chinese EV makers step on gas abroad amid weakening mainland sales

   Chinese electric vehicle (EV) builders are increasingly shipping their cars abroad to spur international sales ahead of an expected downturn in their home market, analysts say, as Beijing phases out incentives such as tax holidays and cash subsidies. The carmakers, which can enjoy a net margin of 20,000 yuan (US$706) per vehicle by selling their cars outside mainland China, are rolling out more...

3. US reviewing ‘every green card’ for 19 countries after Washington shooting

   The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it would review the immigration status of every permanent resident or “green card” holder from Afghanistan and 18 other countries following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington. US officials have identified the detained suspect in Wednesday’s shooting as an Afghan national who previously worked with American forces in...

4. Canada drops climate rules in oil deal, looks to Asia to weather Trump tariffs

   Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement with Alberta’s premier on Thursday that rolls back certain climate rules to spur investment in energy production, while encouraging construction of a new oil pipeline to the West Coast. Under the agreement, the federal government will scrap a planned emissions cap on the oil and gas sector and drop rules on clean electricity, in exchange...

5. Taiwan’s William Lai accused of stoking fear with 2027 countdown confusion

   Opposition critics have accused Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te of stoking fear on the island with his suggestion that Beijing could be preparing to take Taiwan by force by 2027. They also said that Lai’s attempt to justify a massive increase in defence spending was nudging Taiwan towards a wartime footing without consensus or clarity. The controversy erupted after Lai told a press...

6. National Games underscored ties that bind Hongkongers with rest of China

   China’s National Games marked a historic milestone this year: for the first time since the event’s inception in 1959, competitions were held throughout the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area – a clear sign of the region’s increasing connectivity and spirit of cooperation. Hong Kong achieved its highest medal tally, with nine golds, two silvers and eight bronzes, fostering pride in a city...

7. Israeli soldiers appear to kill Palestinians in West Bank after they surrender

   Israeli soldiers on Thursday appeared to kill a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they had surrendered to troops, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed “in cold blood”. The Israeli military said it was investigating. The killings, captured in a pair of videos shown on two Arab television stations, came as Israel pressed ahead with its latest offensive...

8. Italy’s Leonardo unveils ‘Michelangelo Dome’ air defence system

   Italy’s defence and aerospace group Leonardo on Thursday presented plans for a new multilayered air defence system, as European countries step up military capabilities to bolster defences against Russia and other threats. The “Michelangelo Dome” is an integrated defence system that uses artificial intelligence to neutralise a range of threats, from hypersonic weapons to drone swarms and naval...

9. Hong Kong’s finance chief seeks to attract Italian company listings on HKEX

   Hong Kong’s finance chief courted Italian companies on Thursday to go public on the city’s stock exchange, which would allow them to tap into mainland Chinese liquidity and solidify their presence in Asia. Addressing the Trade Development Council’s “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” symposium in Milan, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po highlighted the deepening ties between Hong Kong and Italy,...

10. Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 83 as city rallies to help victims

    The death toll in Hong Kong’s worst fire in seven decades climbed to 83 on Thursday as many remained missing and a grief-stricken city rallied as one with authorities, private companies, charities and ordinary folks donating hundreds of millions to the victims and their families. The towering inferno that tore through seven blocks at a Tai Po housing estate under renovation was gradually brought...