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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/AJtyThW For more on Sudan: https://sc.mp/010b A group of Pakistani nationals fled Sudan on April 30, 2023, as the war-torn country entered a third week of fighting. Evacuees said they felt a mix of relief and sadness about leaving the country. Rival leaders of Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces reportedly agreed to extend a ceasefire by 72 hours on April 30, but the sound of gunfire was still heard across the capital Khartoum as each side blamed the other for violating the truce. Support us: https://ift.tt/OqKZgde Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/DTlyOiY Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/CSb1vqw Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Ui9fWN7 #scmp #World #Sudan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVqazadBHGo

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/AJtyThW Thousands of people crowded sites along the Great Wall of China near the capital Beijing during the extended five-day Labour Day holiday, known as “golden week”. An influx of travellers has been reported at tourist attractions and major transport hubs across the country, including at the Ruins of St Paul's in Macau and the Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai. Nationwide, about 240 million journeys were expected to be taken, a figure surpassing pre-Covid levels. Related story: China’s ‘golden week’ travel numbers expected to pass pre-Covid levels https://sc.mp/7guw Support us: https://ift.tt/OqKZgde Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/DTlyOiY Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/CSb1vqw Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Ui9fWN7 #scmp #China #TourismRecovery source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNBpc1dJllM

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/Oc5iReQ The education and legal fields are just some of the sectors feeling the impact since the arrival of artificial intelligence chatbot tools. Will journalism be the next industry to be disrupted by the likes of ChatGPT? The Post gave it a task to test it out. Related story: Hong Kong guide dog centre runs out of foster families for puppies https://sc.mp/9hhn Support us: https://ift.tt/QEI2Wbe Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/k05O9bp Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/E0TAZFg Linkedin: https://ift.tt/IJOusik #scmp #SCMPOriginals #Artificialintelligence source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3mhNSUwlRE

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/Oc5iReQ There are growing concerns among rights groups and aid agencies about North Korea’s chronic food shortages. Many experts who keep an eye on the reclusive state say the problem is growing and deaths due to starvation are likely to continue. Some see signs that the country is in the grip of its worst famine since the “Arduous March” blamed for up to 3 million deaths in the 1990s. Others, however, say conditions are not nearly as bad as they look, thanks to Chinese foreign aid propping up the economy. So what do we really know about the food crisis in one of the world’s most isolated countries? Support us: https://ift.tt/QEI2Wbe Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/k05O9bp Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/E0TAZFg Linkedin: https://ift.tt/IJOusik #scmp #Asia #NorthKorea source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKdU0Ln6cHU

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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/r8KNXJ9 Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels faced off against each other April 23, 2023 in part of the South China Sea claimed by both countries. Manila said a Chinese vessel made “dangerous manoeuvres” near a Philippine ship, endangering its crew. For its part, Beijing said Philippine vessels crossed into Chinese waters and that its coast guard’s response was “professional” and “restrained”. The Philippines said more than 100 Chinese ships and boats were detected inside its 200-mile exclusive economic zone April 18-24. Support us: https://ift.tt/wBFhEqb Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/hDufdnq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/5pO4mTH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/J5cd8QA #scmp #Asia #SouthChinaSea source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R3T_IFjikU

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/r8KNXJ9 An elderly Japanese man is feeding Ukrainians for free at his cafe in Kharkiv. Fuminori Tsuchiko was a tourist in Ukraine just before the Russian invasion and decided to return as a volunteer to help Kharkiv residents driven underground by Russian shelling. After seven months living and working in a subway station, the 75-year-old opened Fumi Caffe in December 2022. It feeds 500 people a day, and has become an internet sensation. Most of the donations used to pay for the food come from Japan. Support us: https://ift.tt/wBFhEqb Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/hDufdnq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/5pO4mTH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/J5cd8QA #scmp #World #Ukrainewar source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DNaSRfZD9g

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/r8KNXJ9 Ryosuke Nakano brings his Nissan Skyline to have massive gun-toting anime characters plastered on the front and sides of the car. For him and other owners around Japan, it’s just another way of paying homage to their two-dimensional true loves. "Itasha" literally means "cringeworthy car", and reflects the misfit image the vehicles had when they first started appearing on roads around 20 years ago. But perceptions have begun to change, with anime and other hobby subcultures gaining a new mainstream acceptance in Japan. Support us: https://ift.tt/wBFhEqb Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/hDufdnq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/5pO4mTH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/J5cd8QA #scmp #Asia #Japan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLmiQGSIA4o

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/r8KNXJ9 A zoo in Thailand is celebrating the hatching of a Red-headed vulture in what is hailed as the first successful captive breeding of the endangered bird in 30 years. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/47rzYdK Facebook: https://ift.tt/hDufdnq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/5pO4mTH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/J5cd8QA source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_HqGfY7ySc

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/r8KNXJ9 Shwe Lei leads a team of 12 that clears snakes– usually large Burmese Pythons– from homes around Yangon in Myanmar. The team is known as Shwe Metta, or ‘Big Love’ in Burmese. But the media call its members the ‘Snake Princes and Princesses’. Shwe Lei says that compassion is crucial as snakes are increasingly being spotted in human habitats. Support us: https://ift.tt/wBFhEqb Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/hDufdnq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/5pO4mTH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/J5cd8QA #scmp #Asia #Myanmar source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CsDEZGvu8A

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/E2guV9A The family of a Japanese journalist killed while reporting on Myanmar's 2007 "Saffron Revolution" released his last pictures on Wednesday, sharing footage from a recently obtained video camera that went missing since his death 15 years ago. Kenji Nagai was shot by Myanmar military while reporting on the 2007 mass demonstrations in Yangon against Myanmar’s military rulers. But the camera, which was a key evidence for his case, went missing until now. Support us: https://ift.tt/DcrtGKa Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JTj3iNC Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/6ApgdOH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0tYqCkr #scmp #Asia #Myanmar source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZLueriHKPw

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/E2guV9A Steven Mwiti says he is certain his wife and six children are among the victims of a “starvation cult” in Kenya. As of April 27, 2023, the death toll from the tragedy has risen to 90, with 213 people still missing, according to authorities. Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, the leader of the self-proclaimed Good News International Church, allegedly ordered his followers to starve themselves to “meet Jesus”. Support us: https://ift.tt/DcrtGKa Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JTj3iNC Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/6ApgdOH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0tYqCkr #scmp #World #Cults source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC0xJNIBSkU

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/E2guV9A China has completed a superconducting test run for its ultra high-speed train, which aims for speeds of up to 1,000km/h (621mph) in a low-vacuum tube. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/IWAP5vq Facebook: https://ift.tt/JTj3iNC Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/6ApgdOH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0tYqCkr source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml9OG2N5UJY

Also Trending in China: https://sc.mp/a4z9 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/E2guV9A A pregnant woman and another passenger were in a heated argument over a crying baby on a high-speed train in southwestern China’s Chongqing. Support us: https://ift.tt/DcrtGKa Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JTj3iNC Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/6ApgdOH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0tYqCkr #scmp #China source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUtxzFuwY7c

Some elderly people in India dream of dying in Varanasi, holding on to a belief that those cremated in the “holy city of death” will find salvation. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/E2guV9A Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/IWAP5vq Facebook: https://ift.tt/JTj3iNC Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/6ApgdOH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0tYqCkr source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc7Nb_xk5MA

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/E2guV9A Business owners in Sudan’s capital Khartoum have warned of a “catastrophic” shortage of food and medicine supplies, after the city’s airport closed amid ongoing fighting. Supplies have been running low since fighting broke out between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group on April 15, 2023. Khartoum is currently under a 72-hour ceasefire that began on April 24, after previous ones failed to take place. At least 459 people have been killed and tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate. Support us: https://ift.tt/DcrtGKa Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JTj3iNC Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/6ApgdOH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0tYqCkr #scmp #World #Africa source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au22Gm58CIA

Rostic’s, the Russian answer to KFC restaurants, opened its first outlet in the country on April 25, 2023, trying to capture a market opened when the American fast-food giant shut down operations in the country over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/E2guV9A Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/yRocqxT Facebook: https://ift.tt/JTj3iNC Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/6ApgdOH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0tYqCkr source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stsfYKk7Wf8

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/LNzexTj President Xi Jinping and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with each other in an April 26, 2023, phone call. The talks were confirmed by President Zelensky and Hua Chunying, spokeswoman of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The conversation is understood to be the first time the two leaders have spoken since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Related story: China to send special envoy to Ukraine after Xi holds phone call with Zelensky https://sc.mp/c995 Support us: https://ift.tt/WxhfM5Z Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/Y6SLvAm Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/hYNWcPn Linkedin: https://ift.tt/fhE61xu #scmp #China #Ukrainewar source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6QFLDZW36k

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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/LNzexTj Former university teacher Murali Mohan Sastry left behind a comfortable life in southern India 11 years ago to move with his wife to die in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi. Home to 1 million people, the northern Indian city is also known as the City of Death and has achieved mythical status. By dying in Varanasi, Sastry believes that he will break the tenuous cycle of death and rebirth and reach salvation, a core belief that has drawn many Hindus to the city. Support us: https://ift.tt/WxhfM5Z Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/Y6SLvAm Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/hYNWcPn Linkedin: https://ift.tt/fhE61xu #scmp #Asia #India source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPriMdRrP8U

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/LNzexTj The Russian version of KFC opened its first restaurant in the capital Moscow on April 25, 2023. Rostic’s took over the outlets when KFC exited the country after the 2021 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Rostic’s was originally a home-grown fried chicken brand in the early days after the break-up of the Soviet Union. Many Western brands, including McDonald’s and Starbucks, have also left the country because of the war. Support us: https://ift.tt/WxhfM5Z Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/Y6SLvAm Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/hYNWcPn Linkedin: https://ift.tt/fhE61xu #scmp #World #Russia source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnlRB2Em5Zg

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/LNzexTj The US-Philippine annual joint exercises have tested air-defence missiles that are used to shoot down enemy aircraft and missiles. The live-fire exercise on April 25, 2023, took place at a naval base north of Manila, about 259km (161 miles) from the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. On the eve of the test, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang travelled to the Philippines for talks with the country’s president Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, with both sides pledging to resolve their differences. Support us: https://ift.tt/WxhfM5Z Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/Y6SLvAm Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/hYNWcPn Linkedin: https://ift.tt/fhE61xu #scmp #Military #ThePhilippines source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X9ThJCqiJo

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/LNzexTj Japanese company ispace said its mission to put a private spacecraft on the moon has apparently failed after contact with the lander was lost moments before it was to touch down on the lunar surface on April 25, 2023. Flight controllers in Tokyo were seen peering at their screens, expressionless as minutes went by with no signals from the lander which is now presumed to have crashed. Ispace had hoped to become the first private business to pull off a moon landing. Related story: Japan’s ispace loses contact with moon lander in likely crash https://sc.mp/lszn Support us: https://ift.tt/WxhfM5Z Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/Y6SLvAm Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/hYNWcPn Linkedin: https://ift.tt/fhE61xu #scmp #Asia #Japan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_zSF8GXYWI

In a traditional ritual, crying babies are held aloft by sumo wrestlers in rings around Japan. The first child to cry wins. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/29wCeHi Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/BzZ6djM Facebook: https://ift.tt/nOad2F7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/L10vlW3 Linkedin: https://ift.tt/QNMRXiC source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r7jq_sOA9o

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/29wCeHi Beijing says it has safely evacuated most of its citizens from Sudan as violence in the country continued. China joined a growing list of nations that have fled the fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. No reports of Chinese casualties have been reported so far. Support us: https://ift.tt/eqVZJ9r Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/nOad2F7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/L10vlW3 Linkedin: https://ift.tt/QNMRXiC #scmp #World #Sudan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6yLlxdzHo8

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/29wCeHi US President Joe Biden announced his widely expected intention to run for re-election through a video message, potentially setting up a rematch with his predecessor, former Republican President Donald Trump. The announcement by the 80-year-old Biden came exactly four years after the launch of his 2020 campaign. He becomes the oldest US presidential candidate to run for re-election. Support us: https://ift.tt/eqVZJ9r Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/nOad2F7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/L10vlW3 Linkedin: https://ift.tt/QNMRXiC #scmp #World #JoeBiden source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko9EyPsq-9I

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/29wCeHi Protesters in Bangladesh took to the streets on April 24, 2023, to mark the 10th anniversary of the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory complex that killed more than 1,100 garment workers near the capital Dhaka. Despite signs of cracks seen before the building collapse, workers were forced to stay in the building by the textile factory management. Thirty-eight people have been charged with murder but the trial is still ongoing 10 years on, with survivors still awaiting justice. Support us: https://ift.tt/eqVZJ9r Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/nOad2F7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/L10vlW3 Linkedin: https://ift.tt/QNMRXiC #scmp #Asia #Bangladeshfactorycollapse source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9G8xckfLyg

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/29wCeHi For the full story: https://sc.mp/tz7i South Korean and Chinese nationals are the latest to be evacuated from Sudan as fighting intensifies in the North African country. The countries join the Netherlands, India, the UK and the US on a growing list of nations moving diplomats and citizens out of the war-stricken country. The US and Saudi Arabia reportedly helped broker a 72-hour ceasefire starting on April 24, 2023. Support us: https://ift.tt/eqVZJ9r Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/nOad2F7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/L10vlW3 Linkedin: https://ift.tt/QNMRXiC #scmp #World #SouthKorea source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruA2blIhQnU

The South Korean financial services app Toss offers users cash and points for completing simple tasks such as walking steps or tapping their phones. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/29wCeHi Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/BzZ6djM Facebook: https://ift.tt/nOad2F7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/L10vlW3 Linkedin: https://ift.tt/QNMRXiC source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpGslVonC7A

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/ukb0zxR The Chinese city of Zibo is putting its name on the map, thanks to its famous outdoor barbecue restaurants that have gone viral on Chinese social media. The city in eastern Shandong province is now taking advantage of the fame by promoting its local cuisine, which used to be little known outside the province. Support us: https://ift.tt/0HXYQiO Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/VIERyAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/23EtfXx Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Xa8KtoR #scmp #China #AsianCuisine source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4muqIUiUHxQ

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/ukb0zxR Undersea explorers have located the wreck of a Japanese transport ship that was torpedoed during World War II by Allied forces who did not realise it was carrying more than 1,000 prisoners of war. The Montevideo Maru was torpedoed on July 1, 1942, by a US submarine. Considered Australia’s worst-ever maritime disaster, the sinking took the lives of an estimated 979 Australians, including at least 850 troops, as well as civilians from 13 other countries. The discovery on the bed of the South China Sea northwest of the Philippines happened 12 days after a search operation began on April 6, 2023, and about a week before Anzac Day, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. Support us: https://ift.tt/0HXYQiO Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/VIERyAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/23EtfXx Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Xa8KtoR #scmp #Asia #Aust

Indian farmer Mohammad Arif wants a Sarus crane he rescued and nursed back to health, set free after authorities sent his feathered friend away to a zoo. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/ukb0zxR Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/SByrIPC Facebook: https://ift.tt/VIERyAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/23EtfXx Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Xa8KtoR source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTb-89F94xY

Environmental activist Gary Bencheghib has built a home on the Indonesian island of Bali made entirely out of used plastic, including 35,000 plastic bags. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/ukb0zxR Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/SByrIPC Facebook: https://ift.tt/VIERyAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/23EtfXx Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Xa8KtoR source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmwRVZaXdBo

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/ukb0zxR Several countries including the US, Spain and the UK had evacuated embassy staff from Sudan as of April 23, 2023, as rival military factions battled in the nation’s capital Khartoum. The fighting that broke out on April 15 between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group has killed at least 420 people and left millions of Sudanese without access to basic services. An international appeal for a ceasefire has been made as other countries including China consider pulling out their citizens and diplomats. Support us: https://ift.tt/0HXYQiO Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/VIERyAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/23EtfXx Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Xa8KtoR #scmp #World #Africa source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJuW6493VC4

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/ukb0zxR Police have found dozens of bodies in shallow graves in eastern Kenya where an alleged cult leader told his followers to starve themselves to death so they could “meet Jesus”. As of April 23, 2023, investigators had found 47 corpses and a search is under way for possible survivors in an 800-acre forested area near the coastal town of Malindi. The leader of the Good News International Church has been arrested. Related story: Police investigating Kenyan ‘starvation cult’ find 26 more bodies https://sc.mp/pnnn Support us: https://ift.tt/0HXYQiO Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/VIERyAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/23EtfXx Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Xa8KtoR #scmp #World #Africa source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ft5mbRDQV0

Kai Tak was an international airport situated in the heart of Hong Kong’s Kowloon Peninsula that still sparks nostalgia today. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/HOAcyDV Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/Pscb4E0 Facebook: https://ift.tt/ZirmTad Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/l8BNixV Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Yw1nL9Q source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyZ3PBK5mzo

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/HOAcyDV Hong Kong's film industry suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, leaving people like production designer Gene Ma without much work. Stuck at home, Ma began recreating his favourite film sets as miniature models as a way to stimulate his creativity. The re-creations are so well done, his work will be featured at an exhibition in the UK. Related story: Happy Together at 25: Wong Kar-wai on his classic 1997 gay movie https://sc.mp/2s8c Support us: https://ift.tt/XF7UYeO Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/ZirmTad Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/l8BNixV Linkedin: https://ift.tt/Yw1nL9Q #scmp #SCMPOriginals #HongKongcinema source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZIcEn6QN4M

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/jqSsgwA An Indian farmer, whose extraordinary bond with a large bird made him a social media star, has asked for his feathered friend to be set free after it was captured by wildlife authorities. Mohammad Arif rescued the injured Sarus crane, a crimson-necked wetlands species that can grow up to 1.8 metres (6ft) in height, and nursed it back to health. Their friendship was interrupted in March when authorities took the crane away to a zoo in the Indian city of Kanpur, where the farmer drove four hours to visit the bird and issue his plea for the crane’s freedom. Support us: https://ift.tt/PBmYg9D Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/h1mMC0A Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YrTbf6E Linkedin: https://ift.tt/lJ0aXqU #scmp #Asia #India source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7ZAqo9bWtk

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/jqSsgwA UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned from government on April 21, 2023, after an independent investigation found he had bullied colleagues. Raab is the third senior minister ousted from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration in six months. Analysts say the string of scandals will hinder Sunak from revitalising his Conservative Party ahead of upcoming local council elections in which the Tories are projected to fare poorly. Support us: https://ift.tt/PBmYg9D Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/h1mMC0A Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YrTbf6E Linkedin: https://ift.tt/lJ0aXqU #scmp #World #Britain source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-1csSoqPOA

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/jqSsgwA Environmental activist Gary Bencheghib has built a home on the Indonesian island of Bali made entirely out of used plastic, including 35,000 plastic bags. A high-end beach club on the island has also begun to use decorations made from upcycled plastic. The efforts highlight the island’s drive to reduce waste, as pollution from nearby households, businesses and even neighbouring islands pose a problem for the country. Support us: https://ift.tt/PBmYg9D Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/h1mMC0A Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YrTbf6E Linkedin: https://ift.tt/lJ0aXqU #scmp #Asia #Environment source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isd6bqBY0sU

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/jqSsgwA Volunteers with Malaysian charity GEMA have been redistributing food from Ramadan bazaars that might otherwise be wasted to low-income citizens during the holy month. As of April 14, 2023, GEMA says that it has recovered around 23 tonnes of food waste from about 55 operating Ramadan bazaars across the country. The massive bazaars pop up during Ramadan each year, drawing large crowds looking to break fast at sunset. But unsold food from the bazaars has led to a spike in food waste during the holy month each year, an issue government officials say has worsened in recent years. Support us: https://ift.tt/PBmYg9D Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/h1mMC0A Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YrTbf6E Linkedin: https://ift.tt/lJ0aXqU #scmp #Asia #Malaysia source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gfDxepF0h8

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/jqSsgwA The city of Yokosuka in Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture is perhaps best known for hosting a US naval base. But on April 20, 2023, it also became the nation’s first city to start using ChatGPT in municipal offices. Kanagawa’s move followed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s visit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and an announcement that the company aims to open an office in Japan soon. Support us: https://ift.tt/PBmYg9D Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/h1mMC0A Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YrTbf6E Linkedin: https://ift.tt/lJ0aXqU #scmp #Asia #Japan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9YdsKbznvU

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/jqSsgwA Over a hundred fans gathered in the Philippine capital Manila on April 20, 2023, to mourn the death of South Korean singer Moonbin, a member of the K-pop band Astro. The mourners lit candles and placed bouquets of flowers near a poster of the singer outside the New Frontier Theatre where Moonbin and Astro had performed less than a month ago. Local media reported that the 25-year-old was found dead at his home in the Gangnam district of Seoul and that suicide was suspected. If you have suicidal thoughts or know someone who is experiencing them, help is available. In Hong Kong, dial +852 2896 0000 for The Samaritans or +852 2382 0000 for Suicide Prevention Services. In the US, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or +1 800 273 8255. For a list of other nations’ helplines, visit: https://ift.tt/Ton7Rpu Support us: https://ift.tt/PBmYg9D Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/h

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/jqSsgwA Holly Chik looks at how people in China are using AI and ChatGPT. A dead woman holds a conversation with her grandson; a surveillance satellite operates without human control; and the PLA considers “cognitive warfare”. In Hong Kong, a stock brokerage with thousands of millennial and Gen Z investors prepares to launch a ChatGPT-powered investment assistant. And hear from nuclear weapons and China tech expert Dr Amy J Nelson on chances for a global AI arms treaty. Support us: https://ift.tt/PBmYg9D Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/h1mMC0A Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YrTbf6E Linkedin: https://ift.tt/lJ0aXqU #scmp #Technology #Artificialintelligence source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EFN8nqbaqc

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/xVjckfw Taiwan’s newest airline Starlux is pressing Airbus to ramp up production as it looks to add new long-haul North American routes. In an April 19, 2023, interview, Starlux CEO Glenn Chai said that the five wide-body planes the company expects to receive from Airbus by next year are not enough to keep pace with exploding demand after a pandemic slump. Starlux will launch a new route from Taipei to Los Angeles at the end of April, and eventually hopes to expand to other US cities as well as Australia and Europe. Support us: https://ift.tt/uZnMIGC Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/6wpq1dZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/Skml4tg Linkedin: https://ift.tt/PH0IUg2 #scmp #Asia #Taiwan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxI_sNtDbbY

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/xVjckfw South Korean pop star and Astro boy band member Moonbin has died aged 25, on April 19, 2023. His death was the latest in a string of suspected suicides by young South Korean pop stars in recent years. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/m52dF3W Facebook: https://ift.tt/6wpq1dZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/Skml4tg Linkedin: https://ift.tt/PH0IUg2 source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ehd3L1DUyg

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/xVjckfw South Korean pop star and Astro boy band member Moonbin has died aged 25, his label Fantagio confirmed. The singer was found unresponsive at his Seoul apartment on April 19, 2023. Local media reported suicide as the suspected cause of death, but police have declined to comment. Moonbin’s funeral is set for April 22. Support us: https://ift.tt/uZnMIGC Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/6wpq1dZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/Skml4tg Linkedin: https://ift.tt/PH0IUg2 #scmp #Asia #K-pop source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFQ9r3_Rdjg

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/xVjckfw More than 80 people were killed and hundreds injured in a crush at a charity distribution event in war-torn Yemen on April 19, 2023, according to officials from the rebel Houthi movement. The latest tragedy to strike the Arabian Peninsula’s poorest country came days ahead of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Support us: https://ift.tt/uZnMIGC Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/6wpq1dZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/Skml4tg Linkedin: https://ift.tt/PH0IUg2 #scmp #World #Yemen source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1a7ElLBbGk

Mutsuhiko Nomura's football career has already spanned 18 World Cups or 70 years, and is still not over. The 83-year-old is now playing for a brand new over-80 division of Tokyo's Soccer For Life (SFL) league. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/xVjckfw Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/NwEO5FX Facebook: https://ift.tt/6wpq1dZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/Skml4tg Linkedin: https://ift.tt/PH0IUg2 source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXymSmZtoZE

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/xVjckfw German artist Boris Eldagsen refused to accept the creative open prize at this year’s Sony World Photography Awards after his “Pseudomnesia: The Electrician” won on April 14, 2023. The photographer said the image was generated by artificial intelligence (AI), testing if competitions “are prepared” for AI images to enter. He says the answer is no and suggests opening a separate category for AI-generated art. Support us: https://ift.tt/uZnMIGC Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/6wpq1dZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/Skml4tg Linkedin: https://ift.tt/PH0IUg2 #scmp #World #Artificialintelligence source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7i1HfQLo4E

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/R6XWvlZ A zoo in Thailand’s northeastern region announced on April 9, 2023, that it has bred a Red-headed vulture, marking the first successful attempt in 30 years and only the second time in the world. Also known as the Asian king vulture, the bird of prey is listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. It is said to have gone extinct in the wild since 1992, and the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand has been trying to breed it since 2005. Support us: https://ift.tt/Gu3Vq5b Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/9jQMGXv Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/OC1x9Yr Linkedin: https://ift.tt/vRJijXS #scmp #Environment #Conservation source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWjmJQHYUjE

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/R6XWvlZ A zoo in Thailand’s northeastern region announced on April 9, 2023, that it has bred a Red-headed vulture, marking the first successful attempt in 30 years and only the second time in the world. Also known as the Asian king vulture, the bird of prey is listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. It is said to have gone extinct in the wild since 1992, and the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand has been trying to breed it since 2005. Support us: https://ift.tt/Gu3Vq5b Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/9jQMGXv Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/OC1x9Yr Linkedin: https://ift.tt/vRJijXS #scmp #Environment #Conservation source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Q5v38XD6E

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/R6XWvlZ Mutsuhiko Nomura's football career has spanned 18 World Cups, or 70 years. Now the silver-maned former Japanese national team player is a member of the brand new over-80 division of Tokyo's Soccer For Life (SFL) league, which played its first match on April 12, 2023. The sprightly 83-year-old and his teammates are among a growing number of seniors pushing the boundaries of active living in Japan, one of the world's fastest-greying societies. Support us: https://ift.tt/Gu3Vq5b Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/9jQMGXv Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/OC1x9Yr Linkedin: https://ift.tt/vRJijXS #scmp #Asia #Japan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o_dCdlZ5Ms

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/R6XWvlZ Lee Jong-chul and Cho Mi-eun lost their son in a deadly crowd crush in South Korea’s capital Seoul on October 29, 2022. But amid their grief, the couple also face a torrent of online abuse that started when they joined a group calling for an investigation into why government officials failed to prevent the deadly Halloween incident. Right-wing trolls who reportedly interpret such efforts as an attack on the government have lashed out at the family with hundreds of negative comments. Some of the online abuse falsely accuses the victims’ families of being profiteers trying to seek compensation. Support us: https://ift.tt/Gu3Vq5b Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/9jQMGXv Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/OC1x9Yr Linkedin: https://ift.tt/vRJijXS #scmp #Asia #SouthKorea source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odET43m116Y

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/R6XWvlZ North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered officials to go ahead with the launch of the nation’s first spy satellite. Kim made the remarks while he and his daughter Ju-ae visited the National Aerospace Development Administration on April 18, 2023. He said the deployment would boost surveillance capabilities, a priority to react to “threats” from the US and South Korea, state media reported. Pyongyang has stepped up its missile tests in recent months in what it says is a response to joint military exercises conducted by Washington and Seoul. Support us: https://ift.tt/Gu3Vq5b Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/9jQMGXv Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/OC1x9Yr Linkedin: https://ift.tt/vRJijXS #scmp #Asia #NorthKorea source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3aQNH03aTE

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/R6XWvlZ Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have released hundreds of men who had been held at a drug rehabilitation centre in the capital Kabul. The country had long been notorious for drug production and abuse. But since the militant group seized power in August 2021, authorities have mounted an aggressive campaign to eradicate drug addiction, rounding up thousands of men in recent months and forcing into drug abuse treatment centres. Support us: https://ift.tt/Gu3Vq5b Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/9jQMGXv Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/OC1x9Yr Linkedin: https://ift.tt/vRJijXS #scmp #World #Afghanistan:Allstories source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Mc_B0O39o

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PFCzDxW Spanish extreme athlete and mountaineer Beatriz Flamini has missed major world events, such as the start of the war in Ukraine and the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, because she had literally been living in a cave. Flamini began the challenge of spending 500 days alone in a cave in Motril, Spain on November 20, 2021, as part of a study on the capacities of the human mind and circadian rhythms. Support us: https://ift.tt/rLFUYOo Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JMKm7wB Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/7jbGARM Linkedin: https://ift.tt/5L4v3nJ #scmp #World #Science source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLyYnayV6GA

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PFCzDxW Russian filmmakers made history on April 20, 2023, with the debut of The Challenge, the first movie shot in space. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/GakghHS Facebook: https://ift.tt/JMKm7wB Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/7jbGARM Linkedin: https://ift.tt/5L4v3nJ source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoS_m2e3SlQ

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PFCzDxW Tibetans marched in the Indian city of Dharamsala on April 17, 2023, in support of their spiritual leader-in-exile, the Dalai Lama, who has come under fire for asking a boy to "suck his tongue". Some netizens described the incident as "absolutely sick”, while a member of Tibet’s parliament-in-exile likened it to child’s play. The Dalai Lama issued an apology on April 10. Similar marches of support have been held across India as well as in other countries, according to officials from the government in exile. Related story: Dalai Lama apologises for asking boy to suck his tongue https://sc.mp/ztov Support us: https://ift.tt/rLFUYOo Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JMKm7wB Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/7jbGARM Linkedin: https://ift.tt/5L4v3nJ #scmp #Asia #Tibet source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mjJ8PHBB4A

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslims around the world are feeling the pinch of food insecurity amid soaring prices for meal staples as well as energy. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PFCzDxW Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/GakghHS Facebook: https://ift.tt/JMKm7wB Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/7jbGARM Linkedin: https://ift.tt/5L4v3nJ source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhJ9C8sy9bI

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PFCzDxW China’s embassy in Sudan issued a “high alert” notice on April 17, 2023, warning Chinese citizens in the country about growing violence as the nation’s capital Khartoum entered a third day. The northeast African country has been caught up in deadly fighting between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has forced US embassy staff to shelter in place and linked to a reported assault of the EU ambassador to Sudan at his residence. Political analysts say fighting between rival military factions for control of the country is raising fears of a nationwide civil war. Related story: ‘High alert’: China tells citizens in Sudan to stay indoors, avoid windows https://sc.mp/bo8d Support us: https://ift.tt/rLFUYOo Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JMKm7wB Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/7jbGARM Linkedin: https://ift.tt/5L

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PFCzDxW Two New York residents were arrested on April 17, 2023, by the US Department of Justice on suspicion of operating a Chinese “secret police station” in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Authorities say the “overseas Chinese police station” had been operating on behalf of Beijing’s Ministry of Public Security. More than 40 other people still at large have also been charged with targeting and intimidating Chinese dissidents in the US. Related story: US arrests 2 suspected of running Chinese ‘secret police station’ in New York https://sc.mp/b03k Support us: https://ift.tt/rLFUYOo Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JMKm7wB Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/7jbGARM Linkedin: https://ift.tt/5L4v3nJ #scmp #China #US-Chinarelations source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36UwhhsX2-k

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/3ygkDcV Thousands gathered and danced at Kim Il-sung Square in the North Korean capital Pyongyang on April 15, 2023, to mark the birthday of the state's founder, Kim Il-sung. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/0q4DRzt Facebook: https://ift.tt/J5ANnUO Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/AioB5zj Linkedin: https://ift.tt/aswWrT3 source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMFLcaM9IJM

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/3ygkDcV Russian President Vladimir Putin met with China’s new defence chief Li Shangfu in Moscow on April 16, 2023, with both sides hailing closer military cooperation between the two nations. The meeting followed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow in March. Li said China was willing to work with Russia to strengthen bilateral cooperation in politics, the economy, as well as culture. The visit was the first by a Chinese defence minister since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Support us: https://ift.tt/MW5phzx Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/J5ANnUO Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/AioB5zj Linkedin: https://ift.tt/aswWrT3 #scmp #China #China-Russiarelations source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqnKfrC6I7s

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/3ygkDcV Thousands of people gathered and danced at Kim Il-sung Square in the North Korean capital Pyongyang on April 15, 2023, to celebrate the 111th birthday of the nation’s founding father. The birthday of Kim Il-sung, who was known as the ‘Great Leader’, is considered the nation’s biggest holiday. Support us: https://ift.tt/MW5phzx Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/J5ANnUO Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/AioB5zj Linkedin: https://ift.tt/aswWrT3 #scmp #Asia #NorthKorea source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq5ICJJ_kSU

A former Indian lawmaker Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead in a dramatic attack that was caught live on television in northern India. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/3ygkDcV Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/0q4DRzt Facebook: https://ift.tt/J5ANnUO Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/AioB5zj Linkedin: https://ift.tt/aswWrT3 source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1k27j6uqqo

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/3ygkDcV Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to increase security as the nation hosts Group of 7 (G7) meetings following the apparent “smoke bomb” blast that happened during one campaign event on April 15, 2023. Kishida escaped harm and the suspect in the alleged attack is under arrest. Related story: Japan’s Kishida vows safety of G7 meetings after ‘smoke bomb’ attack https://sc.mp/c2en Support us: https://ift.tt/MW5phzx Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/J5ANnUO Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/AioB5zj Linkedin: https://ift.tt/aswWrT3 #scmp #Asia #Japan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS3cPgWt6tg

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/3ygkDcV Chinese search and AI giant Baidu has won permits to offer a fully driverless robotaxi service in Beijing’s Yizhuang district. The vehicles do not require human staff to be seated in the front to monitor their movements, marking a major step forward in China’s effort to commercialise driverless technology. Support us: https://ift.tt/MW5phzx Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/J5ANnUO Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/AioB5zj Linkedin: https://ift.tt/aswWrT3 #scmp #SCMPOriginals #Self-drivingcarsandautonomousvehicles source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9Wm0p1KzjM

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/YFtyiIL Each winter, Shiretoko in Japan's far north bears witness to a dramatic spectacle. Drift ice is carried by oceanic currents from the Arctic to shores of the peninsula on the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaido, where it melts releasing nutrients that benefit the unique local ecosystem. But climate change has steadily pushed back the arrival date of the ice and reduced the volume of the floes, damaging the fishing industry as well as threatening plants, animals, people and the even unique sounds of an area designated a Unesco World Heritage site in 2005. Related story: Japan’s spectacular sea ice floes may soon be a thing of the past https://sc.mp/6ocbz Support us: https://ift.tt/A1s8aHf Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/uRiaqx1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/AZpKykY Linkedin: https://ift.tt/No6nryK #scmp #SCMPFilms #Japan source https:/

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/YFtyiIL Erena So Hoi-lam created a buzz when she became the first woman from Hong Kong to enter Japan's adult video industry in 2022, with many in the community sharply critical of the move. Emilia Wong said she also came under fire when she started a blog to promote body positivity and hit back against sexuality taboos. Within three years, the former law student turned her blog into a business selling adult photos on the members-only crowdfunding site Patreon. But despite the negative responses, both women said they consider making adult content empowering and something that puts them in control of their bodies and futures. Related story: ‘Why is it a taboo?’: Hong Kong model turned porn actress on city’s conservatism https://sc.mp/mbqg Support us: https://ift.tt/A1s8aHf Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/uRiaqx1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/AZpKykY L

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/unzXqpL Tens of thousands of revellers, including hordes of foreign tourists sporting floral shirts and plastic water guns, descended on the streets of Bangkok on April 13, 2023, for the biggest traditional new year gathering since the pandemic. The country is celebrating the return of its annual Songkran water festival. It is normally held April 13-15 but has been either banned or partly restricted in recent years because of Covid-19. The return of Songkran festivities also signalled hopes for a strong recovery in the tourism sector, which is seen as a key driver of Thailand’s economy. Support us: https://ift.tt/xEgsO6Q Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JgwVLTU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/RYJb9gH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/XGhvqWK #scmp #Asia #Thailand source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAXzwFvmqhA

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/unzXqpL A ‘daredevil stone’ on a cliff in central China has been destroyed by the local government after it became an overwhelmingly popular tourist spot. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/BnwhQtO Facebook: https://ift.tt/JgwVLTU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/RYJb9gH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/XGhvqWK #scmp #china #chinasociety source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zX2y5eTd2s

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/unzXqpL North Korea released footage, on April 14, 2023, showing a test launch of its new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-18, which it fired a day earlier. The launch triggered a scare in northern Japan, where Hokkaido residents were told to take cover. Developing a solid-fuel ICBM has long been a key goal for North Korea as it could help Pyongyang deploy its missiles faster in the event of a war. Support us: https://ift.tt/xEgsO6Q Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JgwVLTU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/RYJb9gH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/XGhvqWK #scmp #Asia #NorthKorea source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH8avWAcfZw

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/unzXqpL The new leftist Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited China from April 11 to 14 and met with President Xi Jinping on Friday April 14 in Beijing. Lula, as he is commonly known, brought along a large delegation of politicians and business leaders on his four-day visit aimed at resuming cordial ties with China, in contrast with his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. The Brazilians seek to boost bilateral trade with their largest trading partner but geopolitics – including the war in Ukraine – will also be a part of discussions. Lula’s trip to China came two and a half months after he visited US President Biden in Washington DC. Amid the US-China trade war and tensions, Brazil seeks to uphold relations with both countries, a balancing act. Support us: https://ift.tt/xEgsO6Q Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/JgwVLTU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: htt

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/unzXqpL A foodie judge panel has delivered verdicts in the latest nationwide search for Japan’s best karaage. Restaurants from around the country submitted their best versions of the fried chicken dish for consideration at the 14th annual Karaage Grand Prix in Tokyo. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/S0RJhmW Facebook: https://ift.tt/JgwVLTU Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/RYJb9gH Linkedin: https://ift.tt/XGhvqWK source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzifgmM9WgU

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PHVcyat Strong winds in northern China ripped off a metal billboard on a building, injuring one scooter rider and damaging more than a dozen parked vehicles. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/S0RJhmW Facebook: https://ift.tt/iMnzHdk Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/k9Oux3G Linkedin: https://ift.tt/mQei5dE #scmp #china #chinasociety source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAfRuf-LC-o

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PHVcyat A team of judges has been on a mission to find Japan’s best karaage, or Japanese fried chicken, at the 14th annual Karaage Grand Prix in Tokyo. Known as the nation’s comfort food, karaage is taken very seriously in Japan. The competition awarded winners on April 12, 2023 for different categories, such as salt or soy sauce flavoured-karaage, as well as the best fried chicken in east and west Japan. Previous winners have seen their businesses triple. Support us: https://ift.tt/z354buf Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/iMnzHdk Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/k9Oux3G Linkedin: https://ift.tt/mQei5dE #scmp #Asia #Japan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxU8he_uA4w

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PHVcyat The Brazilian government announced new curbs on social media content on April 12, in response to an assailant’s killing of four preschool children a week earlier. The newly released regulations will be targeted at violent content and users who promote or support violence against schools. Social media platforms will also be required to cooperate by sharing relevant data with the police, otherwise they will be fined or suspended. Support us: https://ift.tt/z354buf Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/iMnzHdk Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/k9Oux3G Linkedin: https://ift.tt/mQei5dE #scmp #World #Brazil source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoHC75OoXMk

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PHVcyat The Louisville Police Department has released recordings of 911 calls related to the April 10 bank shooting in the US state of Kentucky, which left five people dead and nine wounded. One call was from the shooter’s mother. The gunman, who was also killed, worked at the bank and live-streamed the massacre on Instagram. The police also released body cam footage depicting their ambush of the shooter when they arrived. Support us: https://ift.tt/z354buf Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/iMnzHdk Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/k9Oux3G Linkedin: https://ift.tt/mQei5dE #scmp #World #UnitedStates source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMc0iwTRS0w

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PHVcyat North Korean children as young as 11 years old have taken part in a high-profile 400km (248-mile) march in the footsteps of the nation’s founding father Kim Il-sung. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/QKd64SO Facebook: https://ift.tt/iMnzHdk Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/k9Oux3G Linkedin: https://ift.tt/mQei5dE source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a-6je2hEwo

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PHVcyat Strong winds in northern China ripped off a metal billboard on a building, injuring one scooter rider and damaging more than a dozen parked vehicles. Support us: https://ift.tt/z354buf Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/iMnzHdk Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/k9Oux3G Linkedin: https://ift.tt/mQei5dE #scmp #China source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVxLjR6Fb1w

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PHVcyat A large fire at a disused factory storing plastics for recycling has forced more than 2,000 people living within an 800-metre (0.5 mile) radius to evacuate from their homes. The blaze started on April 11, 2023, in Richmond near the Ohio state border. Firefighters said it may continue burning for several more days. While no injuries were immediately reported, officials have warned people to stay out of the evacuation zone. Support us: https://ift.tt/z354buf Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/iMnzHdk Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/k9Oux3G Linkedin: https://ift.tt/mQei5dE #scmp #World #UnitedStates source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8R_PgxT5Cg

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/PHVcyat Taiwan said it will monitor Beijing’s plans to impose a “no-fly zone” near the island starting April 16, 2023. Chinese mainland aviation authorities notified Taipei of the plan on April 11, the day after Beijing said that People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had concluded its three-day Joint Sword exercises around the self-ruled island. Taipei defence officials said that as of April 12, dozens of mainland warships and warplanes were still being detected near Taiwan. Support us: https://ift.tt/z354buf Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/iMnzHdk Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/k9Oux3G Linkedin: https://ift.tt/mQei5dE #scmp #Military #Taiwan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIe39oC0rIM

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/o5B3EPf Passenger trains will begin running between China and Laos on April 13, 2023, as the first railway between the two countries begins operating cross-border service. Each day, one train will run from Kunming, Yunnan province in China to Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, while another will run in the opposite direction. The train will stop at 8 stations along the route and the total travel time will be 10.5 hours, including the customs clearance. The railway is a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to build an extensive network of railways connecting China to many parts of the world, including Central Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe. Support us: https://ift.tt/dhEQIDn Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/S1jXydl Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/VsXCLzM Linkedin: https://ift.tt/J7T9sUE #scmp #China #BeltandRoadInitiative source https://

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/o5B3EPf Iranian authorities are installing CCTV cameras in public sites to identify women who don’t wear an Islamic headscarf, in an attempt to rein in the increasing numbers of women who are defying the country’s strict dress rules. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/QKd64SO Facebook: https://ift.tt/S1jXydl Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/VsXCLzM Linkedin: https://ift.tt/J7T9sUE source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrVxoO_Tk5A

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/o5B3EPf North Korean state media reports have documented a 400km (248-mile) journey made by elite pupils, some as young as age 11, along a route reportedly walked by the nation’s founding father Kim Il-sung in 1923. Kim is said to have been an 11-year-old when he set out from his school in what was then known as Manchuria – northeast China today – to walk back to his home in the village of Mangyongdae which now part of North Korea’s capital Pyongyang. Every year since 1975, selected students have recreated the journey as part of a two-week study programme. Support us: https://ift.tt/dhEQIDn Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/S1jXydl Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/VsXCLzM Linkedin: https://ift.tt/J7T9sUE #scmp #Asia #NorthKorea source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXkmLmwPmlA

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/IBpnctT As India becomes the world’s most populous country and demand for workers rise, its number of working-age women in the workplace is among the world’s lowest. Several women share their experiences of losing, or fighting to keep, their jobs, as they are told to stay at home to take care of children instead of pursuing higher education and working. Support us: https://ift.tt/ryo8HZh Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/O2JquF8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/oY0f8iK Linkedin: https://ift.tt/OoLpzvn #scmp #Asia #India source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8jxLvYJFJA

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/IBpnctT Authorities in Australia’s New South Wales released bodycam footage on April 11, 2023, showing a raid on an illegal tobacco plantation, whose crop is reportedly worth up to US$28 million. Local police warned of a booming trend in the use of illegal plantations to fund criminal activities among syndicates. Growing tobacco has been outlawed in the country for a decade. Support us: https://ift.tt/ryo8HZh Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/O2JquF8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/oY0f8iK Linkedin: https://ift.tt/OoLpzvn #scmp #Asia #Australia source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir3PyH1fLsw

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/IBpnctT University of Macau philosopher Hans-Georg Moeller says self-profiling on social media, dating apps and LinkedIn-style resumes for job hunting can sometimes “define” who we are to the offline world. Moeller spoke with Post columnist Alex Lo about the social and political consequences of an online phenomenon where users are no longer in charge of running their profiles and instead are being shaped by them. Support us: https://ift.tt/ryo8HZh Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/O2JquF8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/oY0f8iK Linkedin: https://ift.tt/OoLpzvn #scmp #Comments #MyTake source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MF8quc_JHA

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/IBpnctT The United States and the Philippines kicked off their annual military drills on April 11, 2023. This year's exercises are reportedly the largest in decades and come amid shared concerns between the long-term allies over rising regional tensions. The drills come one day after Beijing ended its three-day exercises around Taiwan in response to an unprecedented high-level meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The US-Philippines exercises are the first under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whose predecessor Rodrigo Duterte had sought to scale back the drills in order to pursue closer ties with Beijing. Support us: https://ift.tt/ryo8HZh Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/O2JquF8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/oY0f8iK Linkedin: https://ift.tt/OoLpzvn #scmp #Asia #ThePhilippines source https://www.yo

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/IBpnctT Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, has said sorry after a video, which has gone viral on social media, showed him asking a boy to suck his tongue. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/u1ptVdy Facebook: https://ift.tt/O2JquF8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/oY0f8iK Linkedin: https://ift.tt/OoLpzvn source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS4jGG5Ywnw

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/IBpnctT A video of an 83-year-old Chinese woman saying goodbye to her dying husband has touched many hearts online. Support us: https://ift.tt/ryo8HZh Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/O2JquF8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/oY0f8iK Linkedin: https://ift.tt/OoLpzvn #scmp #China source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPBv-S7k3yM

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/feFcVtb A 17-metre (56ft) sperm whale died on the west coast of the Indonesian island of Bali on April 9, 2023, making it the fourth whale to be found dead in recent weeks on the island’s shores. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/9mq2KSL Facebook: https://ift.tt/Ei0ocfV Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/SfWMDkw Linkedin: https://ift.tt/z39SoL2 source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvNVjcHNWbM

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/feFcVtb A woman was seen meditating on the head of the 70-metre Leshan Giant Buddha after climbing over protective railings in southwestern China’s Sichuan province. Support us: https://ift.tt/2mVvOw4 Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/Ei0ocfV Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/SfWMDkw Linkedin: https://ift.tt/z39SoL2 #scmp #China source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDyonYIuaNA

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/feFcVtb China’s People’s Liberation Army began its third day of military drills in the Taiwan Strait on April 10, 2023, as part of the mainland’s “Joint Sword” exercises which began after a visit by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen to the US state of California. Tsai met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during an April 5 stopover in Los Angeles on her way home from a 10-day tour of Central America. Support us: https://ift.tt/2mVvOw4 Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/Ei0ocfV Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/SfWMDkw Linkedin: https://ift.tt/z39SoL2 #scmp #China #China'smilitary source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKC3Lj4KtSI

Dangerous levels of smog have been hanging over the city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand for weeks as farmers in neighbouring Laos and Myanmar set fire to fields and forests to prepare for the coming growing season. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/feFcVtb Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/9mq2KSL Facebook: https://ift.tt/Ei0ocfV Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/SfWMDkw Linkedin: https://ift.tt/z39SoL2 source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsroZ4ovlCY

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/feFcVtb For three days straight, South Korea has been calling the North on the inter-Korean military hotline and finding nobody answering on the other side. The two Koreas usually call each other twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, but the calls have remained unanswered since April 7, 2023. Diplomatic experts said Pyongyang’s silence could be part of a build-up to new provocations, but there was no indication about what the North may be preparing to do. Support us: https://ift.tt/2mVvOw4 Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/Ei0ocfV Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/SfWMDkw Linkedin: https://ift.tt/z39SoL2 #scmp #Asia #NorthKorea source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1qncJ_Itl4

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/feFcVtb Dangerous levels of smog have hung heavy over the city of Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, for weeks as farmers in neighbouring Laos and Myanmar set fire to fields and forests to prepare for the coming growing season. Chiang Mai was named the world’s third-most-polluted city by the air monitoring website IQAir as air quality plunged to hazardous levels. The current smog crisis is hurting the popular tourist destination’s already battered economy and hindering its post-pandemic recovery efforts. Related story: Smog drives away Thailand’s tourists as farmers next door slash and burn land https://sc.mp/nb98 Support us: https://ift.tt/2mVvOw4 Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/Ei0ocfV Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/SfWMDkw Linkedin: https://ift.tt/z39SoL2 #scmp #Asia #Environment source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdFT7Ep4woA

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/Uaq2d67 Water fights in the streets returned to Hong Kong’s “Little Thailand” as the Thai community celebrated Songkran on April 9, 2023. It was the first celebration of its kind since 2019. The splashing came along with a carnival that showcased Thai massages, Muay Thai and the Miss Songkran pageant. Related story: Songkran makes a splash in Hong Kong as URA chief vows to save area’s uniqueness https://sc.mp/9umq Support us: https://ift.tt/RpkdbLU Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/cFxvqUD Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/M4Jm1bk Linkedin: https://ift.tt/fy5ciKX #scmp #HongKong #HongKongsociety source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJhAVPF3Bfk

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/Uaq2d67 Recreational vehicle travel has become increasingly popular among China’s middle class. In 2015, China had about 30,000 RVs, but in 2021, the number grew to 283,000. Many retirees have become RV owners and begun adopting a nomadic lifestyle despite it going against social norms in China. Support us: https://ift.tt/RpkdbLU Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/cFxvqUD Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/M4Jm1bk Linkedin: https://ift.tt/fy5ciKX #scmp #SCMPOriginals #Automobiles source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfWG0lSAfNE

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/qQ4Ipwc Catholic devotees in the Philippines have marked Holy Week, the eight days leading up to Easter Sunday, with the return of several painful but long-standing traditions. Some brutally re-enacted the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by allowing themselves to be nailed to a cross by the hands and feet. Others performed self-flagellations in the streets with bamboo whips. Though these rituals are performed as penance, the Catholic Church has voiced disapproval over the extreme methods. Support us: https://ift.tt/7JHgd4B Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/lUhfDdq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YPxbRXz Linkedin: https://ift.tt/u9isBHW #scmp #Asia #ThePhilippines source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g3MIkyrIdE

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/qQ4Ipwc A Moscow court plans to hear an appeal, on April 18, 2023, from the lawyers of American reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is seeking to lift his pre-trial detention. Gershkovich, a US citizen, was arrested on March 29 in Russia and charged with espionage, which carries a prison term of up to 20 years. Media groups and the White House have demanded his immediate release, but Russia has ignored those requests saying Western media showed “no reaction” to the death of a Russian blogger killed in a cafe bomb attack on April 2. Support us: https://ift.tt/7JHgd4B Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/lUhfDdq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YPxbRXz Linkedin: https://ift.tt/u9isBHW #scmp #World #Russia source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AK9XJWUDw4

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/qQ4Ipwc An 18-metre (59ft) sperm whale was found dead on the eastern coast of the Indonesian island of Bali on April 5, 2023. The marine mammal had earlier stranded itself on the shore of the holiday island and was successfully pushed back into deeper water by locals and officials. However, it was eventually found dead on another beach. Support us: https://ift.tt/7JHgd4B Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/lUhfDdq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YPxbRXz Linkedin: https://ift.tt/u9isBHW #scmp #Asia #Indonesia source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZKpUkV030E

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/qQ4Ipwc Local hunters in the rural Japanese mountain town of Semboku sell bear meat in a vending machine. The machine’s owner says hunting bears is a necessary form of animal control as the animals are venturing into populated areas because of food shortages in the mountains. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/nXy6EVR Facebook: https://ift.tt/lUhfDdq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YPxbRXz Linkedin: https://ift.tt/u9isBHW source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NYaK-cJtgE

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/qQ4Ipwc Rescuers in Japan have recovered pieces of a UH-60JA military helicopter that went missing off Miyako Island in southern Okinawa prefecture on April 6, 2023. Coastguard rescuers recovered a door, snapped blade and an unused life raft from the craft as they searched throughout the night for the 10 personnel on board. Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said the search for survivors would continue. Investigators have yet to determine the cause of the accident. Support us: https://ift.tt/7JHgd4B Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/lUhfDdq Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/YPxbRXz Linkedin: https://ift.tt/u9isBHW #scmp #Asia #Japan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5720AnE1zA

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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/FHtevGE Europe is “counting on China” to help end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The united message was delivered to Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 6, 2023, by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron during their joint visit to Beijing. Von der Leyen also encouraged Xi during the trilateral meeting to reach out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but there have been no firm promises about such actions so far from the Chinese side. Support us: https://ift.tt/i2WxvQc Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/vZC9BQn Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/0kqRipt Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0xC2DTb #scmp #China #EmmanuelMacron source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1-3ko_ogUc

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/FHtevGE A new vending machine in the rural Japanese mountain town of Semboku sells bear meat caught by local hunters. Food shortages in the mountains in recent years have pushed bears into populated areas, resulting in 75 bear attacks across Japan in 2022. The machine’s owner, Daishi Sato, says hunting bears is a necessary form of animal control. He hopes the machine will attract new visitors to the town. Support us: https://ift.tt/i2WxvQc Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/vZC9BQn Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/0kqRipt Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0xC2DTb #scmp #Asia #Japan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWheMF4u_3s

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/FHtevGE A toy maker in the Philippines runs a service to make stuffed toy replicas of pets. David Tan owns the Pampanga Teddy Bear Factory and says they’ve been flooded with orders both locally and overseas, as grieving pet owners look to ease their pain with a memorial ‘plushie’. Tan says he came up with the idea after losing his dog in 2019. Since it’s been running, the service has fulfilled thousands of requests. Support us: https://ift.tt/i2WxvQc Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/vZC9BQn Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/0kqRipt Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0xC2DTb #scmp #Asia source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD5mJrEa_04

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/FHtevGE Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on April 5, 2023, sparking violent clashes with Palestinian worshippers and leaving hundreds injured and arrested. Palestinian militants fired rockets into Israel in response, prompting calls for restraint by the United States and the UN, and drawing condemnation across the Arab world. The incidents occurred during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and on the eve of the Jewish Passover holiday. Support us: https://ift.tt/i2WxvQc Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/vZC9BQn Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/0kqRipt Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0xC2DTb #scmp #World #Israel source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6_8qdWqiu4

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/FHtevGE Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on April 5, 2023, in what was described as a transit visit on her way back from an official Central American tour to meet officials from Taipei’s allies Belize and Guatemala. The US visit marked the highest-profile gathering since Tsai met former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi in Taipei on August 3, 2022. Beijing has condemned the meeting, which has been anticipated for weeks. Support us: https://ift.tt/i2WxvQc Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/vZC9BQn Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/0kqRipt Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0xC2DTb #scmp #China #Taiwan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTEq75CEipU

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/FHtevGE A non-governmental organisation called Horses Offering People Enrichment, or HOPE, has been using horseback riding as therapy for autistic children to help them build up their confidence and coordination skills. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/THQmCoM Facebook: https://ift.tt/vZC9BQn Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/0kqRipt Linkedin: https://ift.tt/0xC2DTb source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW3IqU3xTn8

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/QMIPsY4 Japan has said it will offer friendly foreign nations financial assistance to help them bolster their defences. The April 5, 2023, announcement marked Tokyo’s first unambiguous departure from constitutional rules that forbid the country from providing international aid that will be used for military purposes. The move comes as Japan tries to further strengthen ties with other countries to counter neighbouring China’s growing military capabilities. Related story: Japan to start funding foreign defence projects after rule change https://sc.mp/1mo2 Support us: https://ift.tt/LPvlJ1f Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/DE6McP8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/ZKA2Y4b Linkedin: https://ift.tt/YStgRHC #scmp #Asia #Japan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu7jFhJum4s

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/QMIPsY4 A law enforcement officer was seen clinging onto a car hood and being dragged several hundred metres after a motorist forced their way through a checkpoint in southern China. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/qGdQZT3 Facebook: https://ift.tt/DE6McP8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/ZKA2Y4b Linkedin: https://ift.tt/YStgRHC #scmp #china #chinasociety source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYnUmXp9hyM

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/QMIPsY4 All New Zealanders should feel politics can be a home for them, former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on April 5, 2023, in a final emotional address to parliament where she thanked family, supporters and her party for a career that included leading her country through the Covid-19 pandemic and the Christchurch terror attacks. Related story: Air New Zealand expands service to Hong Kong https://ift.tt/R9GtSxu Support us: https://ift.tt/LPvlJ1f Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/DE6McP8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/ZKA2Y4b Linkedin: https://ift.tt/YStgRHC #scmp #Asia #NewZealand source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZWC2FGvRPQ

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/QMIPsY4 Russian investigators, on April 4, 2023, charged Darya Trepova with terrorist offences over the killing of pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in a cafe bomb blast. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://ift.tt/qGdQZT3 Facebook: https://ift.tt/DE6McP8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/ZKA2Y4b Linkedin: https://ift.tt/YStgRHC source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO1nzLo2V4I

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/QMIPsY4 Umer Zada stood over the coffin of his seven-year-old son Saad, offering prayers with other mourners on April 5, 2023. Saad was among a dozen people killed in a stampede at a food distribution centre on March 31, 2023, when a hungry crowd of hundreds began to panic and push to collect food. The incident is the deadliest of several that have broken out at food distribution sites across the country in recent weeks, symptoms of a crunching economic and social crisis exacerbated by rising inflation in Pakistan. Support us: https://ift.tt/LPvlJ1f Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/DE6McP8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/ZKA2Y4b Linkedin: https://ift.tt/YStgRHC #scmp #World #Pakistan source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg96B9BopJk

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://ift.tt/QMIPsY4 14-year-old Victor Liu has been horseback riding for eight years. Liu is autistic and suffers from a visual impairment. He is one of a small but often overlooked community in China. But a non-government organisation called Horses Offering People Enrichment, or HOPE, has been using horseback riding as therapy for autistic children to help them build up their confidence and coordination skills. Support us: https://ift.tt/LPvlJ1f Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://ift.tt/DE6McP8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://ift.tt/ZKA2Y4b Linkedin: https://ift.tt/YStgRHC #scmp #China #Mentalhealth source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_XTcF337C8