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scmp.com > news > world > united-states-canada > article > 3343944 > trump-flip-flops-again-saying-uks-chagos-deal-would-be-big-mistake

Trump flip-flops again, saying UK’s Chagos deal would be ‘big mistake’

2+ hour, 50+ min ago  (198+ words) The US president had said only weeks ago that the agreement on the Diego Garcia military base was the "best" UK PM Starmer could make US President Donald Trump said the UK was making a "big mistake" with its proposed…...

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scmp.com > sport > cricket > article > 3343840 > australia-ireland-out-cricket-t20-world-cup-zimbabwe-qualify-after-washout

Australia, Ireland out of cricket T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (204+ words) Zimbabweans join Sri Lanka as qualifiers and make Super 8s for the first time, the Australians had needed an Irish win to keep hopes alive Former champions Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Zimbabwe qualifying for…...

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scmp.com > news > china > diplomacy > article > 3340081 > how-risky-punt-unknown-chinese-truck-manufacturer-paid-south-africa

How a punt on an unknown Chinese truck manufacturer paid off in South Africa

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (529+ words) How a punt on an unknown Chinese truck manufacturer paid off in South Africa'South China Morning Post In 1994, Richard Leiter, a South African entrepreneur, took a gamble on the then unknown Chinese commercial truck maker FAW with the introduction of…...

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scmp.com > news > world > europe > article > 3343828 > belgium-summons-us-ambassador-over-claims-antisemitism-rare-diplomatic-row

Belgium summons US ambassador over claims of antisemitism in rare diplomatic row

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (159+ words) Belgium summoned the US ambassador on Tuesday over a social media post where he accused the country of antisemitic persecution of Jewish Belgians, the kingdom's foreign minister said. "Labelling Belgium as antisemitic is not just wrong, it's dangerous disinformation that…...

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scmp.com > news > world > africa > article > 3343771 > trumps-new-ambassador-south-africa-arrives-country-amid-strained-ties

Trump’s new ambassador to South Africa arrives in country amid strained ties

2+ day, 48+ min ago  (379+ words) US President Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to South Africa has arrived in the country where he will seek to improve fraught ties between the two states. An embassy official told Reuters on Monday that "the envoy, conservative activist and…...

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scmp.com > news > china > diplomacy > article > 3342903 > how-military-vacuum-west-and-central-africa-opened-new-markets-china

How a ‘military vacuum’ in West and Central Africa opened new markets for China

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (153+ words) Beijing has increased engagement with countries in the Sahel following the French military exit, and with Russian weapons in short supply As France's influence fades and with Russian weapons in limited supply, a "military vacuum" has been created in West…...

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scmp.com > news > world > united-states-canada > article > 3343551 > us-paid-us35-million-deport-300-remote-islands-african-nations

US$35 million for 300: US deports migrants to remote islands, African nations

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (365+ words) US$35 million for 300: US deports migrants to remote islands, African nations'scmp.com The Trump administration spent more than US$35 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries they had no connection to, doling out millions of dollars in lump sum transfers…...

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scmp.com > sport > rugby > hong-kong-rugby-union > article > 3342396 > hong-kong-ready-harsh-reality-rugby-world-cup-coach-proud-progress

Hong Kong ready for ‘harsh reality’ of Rugby World Cup, but boss proud of progress

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (251+ words) Head coach Logan Asplin is under no illusions about the "pretty tough" fixtures that lie ahead in preparation for the 2027 tournament Hong Kong head coach Logan Asplin is under no illusions as to the "harsh reality" his side will face…...

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scmp.com > sport > rugby > international-rugby > article > 3342209 > japan-coach-eddie-jones-says-rugby-world-cup-schedule-fair-helps-small-teams

Japan coach Eddie Jones says Rugby World Cup schedule ‘fair’, helps small teams

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (164+ words) He says that, unlike in previous tournaments, the fixtures for next year's event give all teams equal preparation time between matches Eddie Jones said on Tuesday that next year's Rugby World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a "fair" chance of…...

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scmp.com > sport > rugby > hong-kong-rugby-union > article > 3342163 > hong-kong-face-australia-opening-game-2027-rugby-world-cup

Hong Kong rugby head coach admits surprise at playing Australia in World Cup opener

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (257+ words) World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions Hong Kong head coach Logan Asplin said he was as surprised as anyone to learn his team had been handed…...