China mum criticised for applying make-up while in labour ‘to look her best’ to newborn
[South China Morning Post] - 01/5/2025
Despite pain of contractions, mum-to-be filmed herself applying foundation, lip gloss and false eyelashes, provoking storm of online criticism.
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Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure comes to an end after resignation over abuse scandal
Inquiry in November found Justin Welby failed to tell police about serial abuse by Christian camp volunteer as soon (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
Vatican history made as Pope Francis appoints Sister Simona Brambilla as first woman prefect
The appointment signals significant advancement in women’s leadership within the Catholic Church.
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
Trump’s lawyers ask New York judge to halt Friday’s hush money sentencing while he appeals
Lawyers for US president-elect argue that appeal should trigger an automatic stay in proceedings, delaying the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
Trudeau announces resignation as PM; Trump reacts by repeating call for Canada-US merger
Justin Trudeau will resign as Liberal Party head but remain prime minister until new leader is chosen, months before (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
China approves new airport in Guangdong to ease congestion woes
New facility in country’s largest province slated to process 30 million annual trips by 2035, 2.2 million tonnes of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
Trudeau’s star power dimmed after coronavirus pandemic and Trump
Trudeau, son of former PM Pierre Trudeau, was born into public eye and led Canada for more than 9 years before (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
Hong Kong travel agencies adjust tour plans amid South Korean protests
Thousands of protesters recently gathered in Seoul following failed attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
Hong Kong customs officer arrested after attempting to stop fleeing motorcyclist
Incident that killed the rider has sparked heated debate over whether the off-duty officer’s actions were appropriate.
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
Easier visas for Chinese visitors propel Thai tourism to near pre-Covid levels
Thailand’s tourism surges with 26 per cent more visitors, driven by eased visa rules for Chinese tourists, boosting (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
Temperatures in Hong Kong will dip to 12 degrees Celsius on Friday: Observatory
Mercury dip due to approaching winter monsoon, with temperature difference between day and night over inland areas (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
US adds Tencent, CATL to list of Chinese firms allegedly helping Beijing’s military
Chipmaker Changxin Memory Technologies and drone-maker Autel Robotics also included among companies Pentagon says (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025