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Published — 9 September 2026
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Racing driver pulls rival from a burning car at China GT
Dashcam footage captured the moment that driver Loek Hartog risked his own life to pull rival Ollie Millroy out of a burning car after a three-vehicle collision at the Shanghai International Circuit. The crash, which took place during the China GT Championship on Saturday, sparked fierce criticism of the organisers’ safety protocols and emergency response. Ollie Millroy remains in intensive care at a Shanghai hospital.
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Mao supporters mark 50 years since former Chinese leader’s death
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Mao Zedong, founding father of the People’s Republic of China. Chinese authorities did not announce any plans to mark the date, as former state leaders are usually commemorated on their birth anniversaries. The only exception was at the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in Beijing, which opened for an extra three hours on Wednesday. Supporters also gathered to pay tribute in his hometown Shaoshan, in central Hunan province.
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Huawei goes on trial in the US for racketeering
Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies went on trial in the US on Tuesday on criminal charges after eight years of legal wrangling with the US government. The Shenzhen-based company has pleaded not guilty to all 14 counts, including bank fraud, wire fraud, trade secret theft and racketeering, with the alleged criminal activity dating back to 1999.
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Published — 8 September 2026
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How Nepal tunnel flood survivors made it out alive
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Rescuers continue to search for hundreds of hydropower workers believed trapped inside tunnels flooded during the August 26 glacial collapse disaster near the China-Nepal border. Two workers were rescued on Friday from the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower project and a Chinese national was found in another tunnel the following day. Rescuers and family members have recounted the harrowing days leading up to their dramatic rescue.
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River swallows 175-year-old Indian temple
A 175-year-old temple in the Indian state of West Bengal has collapsed into the Ganges River. Despite local efforts to reinforce the area with sandbags, they were no match against the strong currents that overwhelmed the site due to severe erosion.
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Families pray for flood victims on day of mourning in Nepal
Nepal observed a national day of mourning following a devastating glacial collapse near the China-Nepal border last month that unleashed deadly flash floods. At least 1,380 people have been confirmed dead and more than 5,500 others remain missing. While some families have been reunited with survivors, others marked the day by continuing to hold out hope that their loved ones will be found alive.
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Meet the dogs trained to sniff out cancer with an AI boost
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North Korea launches second nuclear destroyer in 75 days
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has commissioned the country’s second naval destroyer, state media reported on Monday. The vessel equipped with nuclear-capable missiles was launched Sunday, the day before the US, South Korea and Japan started their latest trilateral military exercise, which Pyongyang sees as a security threat. North Korea has continued to dial up pressure on Washington after rebuffing US President Donald Trump’s conciliatory move to scale back US participation in a major military drill with South Korea last month.
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Published — 7 September 2026
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Live baby rat found in Hong Kong takeaway
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- Many no-shows on first days of new booking system for scenic HK hiking trail
Many no-shows on first days of new booking system for scenic HK hiking trail
Hong Kong authorities will review a new reservation system for a Sai Kung trail famed for its dramatic volcanic rock columns after the National Day “golden week” in October, following large numbers of no-shows during the first two trial runs. Only 1,560 registered and walk-in patrons arrived at Po Pin Chau on Saturday and Sunday, despite 3,230 people having made bookings under the real-name reservation system. Lawmakers and a district councillor have called for more on-site quotas, clearer booking status information for walk-ins, and a penalty-points system to curb no-shows.
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Australia’s first mushroom coffin burial
Australia’s first mushroom coffin burial took place last Friday. Made from mycelium and hemp fibres, the casket breaks down quickly and allows the body of the deceased to give back to the earth by nourishing the soil while decomposing.
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Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa covers cities in volcanic ash
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupted continuously for three days, beginning with an initial blast late Friday night. The nation’s meteorological agency reported two significant eruptions on Sunday that sent volcanic ash more than 150km (83 miles) away and across five provinces. Residents in the capital Jakarta were among those finding homes and cars covered in ashfall. Eight airports in the country were forced to suspend operations, stranding more than 170,000 passengers.
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International media allowed in China’s Gyirong Port
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- Foreign media allowed in China’s Gyirong Port for first time since disaster
Foreign media allowed in China’s Gyirong Port for first time since disaster
Chinese authorities announced on Sunday that search teams have retrieved 12 additional bodies, as efforts persist to locate hundreds who remain unaccounted for following the glacial collapse and subsequent massive flash flood that devastated China's primary border crossing with Nepal. Forty-three people have been confirmed dead and 519 remain missing on the Chinese side 11 days after the disaster. The announcement came as a small contingent of foreign media were allowed to visit the port for the first time since the deadly flash floods.
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Published — 6 September 2026
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Amazon cargo jet in deadly crash in Florida
At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane shot off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles before bursting into flames. The crash happened at around 2pm local time in the US state of Florida, forcing the temporary closure of one of the country’s busiest airports. Officials said five other people were injured and sent to hospital. Some of the victims including the pilot and co-pilot of the jet were trapped and had to be rescued. Firefighters also had to contain a fuel leak after the crash.
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- Dignity and dialysis: The hospital where patients earn a living while getting life-saving care
Dignity and dialysis: The hospital where patients earn a living while getting life-saving care
On the fourth storey of a haemodialysis centre in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, chronic kidney disease patients have formed a community to stitch clothes to make a living. Many of them lost their jobs after being diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, or uraemia. Unable to afford kidney transplants, they will need dialysis treatments three times a week for the rest of their lives. Baoshutang Haemodialysis Centre co-founder Dr Xie Qiang said the factory is a beacon of hope for his patients.
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Two rescued in Nepal 10 days after disaster
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Published — 5 September 2026
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How Starbucks Malaysia changed the game for deaf baristas
A decade ago, Starbucks Malaysia launched an ambitious experiment to create meaningful career opportunities for the nation’s deaf community. The initiative evolved from offering entry-level jobs into establishment of the world’s first Starbucks Signing Store in Kuala Lumpur. Now, deaf employees are even able to build long-term careers and advance to management roles. As the pilot project changed lives, the concept was expanded to 26 stores around the world. But despite the programme’s success, major communication and educational barriers remain for disabled people hoping to enter the mainstream workforce.
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Why does Hong Kong struggle to ease competition among its youth?
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Since Hong Kong’s handover in 1997, the government has sought to transform the city’s education system from a colonial system focused on memorisation and exam pressure, and towards a more holistic development meant to foster lifelong learning. But decades on, competition has only grown stronger among Hong Kong’s young students, extending beyond the confines of the classroom and into their extracurricular activities. What are the factors driving this competition and what is being done to ease pressure on pupils?
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