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Today’s stories
- Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX IPOElon Musk became the world's first trillionaire as SpaceX's IPO valued the company at US$2 trillion, making his fortune nearly US$1.05 trillion.
- Britain’s David Hockney, a giant of contemporary art, dies aged 88British artist David Hockney, a leading figure in contemporary art, has died at 88. He was celebrated for his pop art and multimedia work, and received numerous honors during his career.
- 2 infants in Hong Kong confirmed severely infected with Covid-19 just days apartTwo infants in Hong Kong were severely infected with Covid-19, with one in critical condition, prompting health authorities to urge vaccination.
- Huawei is considering deploying Ascend AI chips in Latin America, cloud chief saysHuawei is exploring the use of its Ascend AI chips in Latin America's cloud services, according to a senior executive, as the technology remains in early deployment stages in China.
- Why a tiny river on Russia’s border tests China’s ties with Kim Jong-unThe Tumen River, a natural border between China, North Korea, and Russia, remains a sensitive issue affecting China's access to the Sea of Japan, with recent summit discussions failing to address it.
- SCMP Best Bets: Spirit a Superb chance for punters at Sha TinThe article highlights several horses considered strong contenders in various races at Sha Tin, including PACKING ANGEL, SUPERB SPIRIT, and LUCRATIVE EIGHT.
- From ‘human cockfighting’ to the White House, UFC marches into cultural mainstreamThe UFC is becoming a mainstream cultural event with a fight scheduled at the White House, highlighting its growth from a controversial sport to a widely recognized phenomenon.
- US-China talks need to be ‘institutionalised’ to ease tensions in AI era: HaassA US diplomat suggests institutionalizing US-China talks and increasing transparency to manage tensions in the AI era, emphasizing regular high-level meetings and diplomacy as a key tool.
- PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km awayChinese military scientists published a plan detailing how to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away, according to a study in a Chinese defense journal.
- Paul Chan praises blockbuster film about Teochew community during local premiereHong Kong's finance chief praised a Teochew community film at its local premiere, highlighting the ethnic group's contributions to the city's development despite some criticism.
- China’s Nvidia challenger MetaX eyes Hong Kong share sale to fund AI ambitionsMetaX, a Chinese GPU designer, plans to pursue a Hong Kong share sale to fund AI ambitions and expand its business.
- Intern doctor arrested for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisationHong Kong Hospital Authority dismissed an intern doctor for serious breaches of patient privacy and professional ethics, including unauthorized access to medical data and social media posts about medical procedures.
- Starmer says he won’t ‘walk away’ after minister Healey’s shock resignationBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to retain his position after Defence Minister John Healey's resignation, rejecting criticism and emphasizing his commitment to national security.
- Fifa World Cup: Korean coach hails team unity after victory, Czech boss says better side wonSouth Korea defeated the Czech Republic in a World Cup match, with the Korean coach emphasizing team unity and the Czech coach acknowledging the better team won.
- China’s ban on Philippine defence chief and family seen as warning shot to ManilaChina banned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr and his family from Chinese territory, marking a personal escalation in Beijing's maritime dispute with Manila.