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scmp.com > news > world > africa > article > 3343529 > missing-french-tourist-chad-found-dead-after-fall

Missing French tourist in Chad found dead ‘after a fall’

Missing French tourist in Chad found dead ‘after a fall’10+ hour, 40+ min ago   (14+ words) Missing French tourist in Chad found dead "after a fall'South China Morning Post...

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scmp.com > week-asia > health-environment > article > 3343154 > australia-demands-answers-laos-over-methanol-poisoning-injustice

Australia demands answers from Laos over methanol poisoning ‘injustice’

Australia demands answers from Laos over methanol poisoning ‘injustice’2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (217+ words) Australia has summoned the Laotian ambassador to protest against what a victim's family described as an "absolute injustice" after 10 people linked to a deadly methanol poisoning case received suspended sentences and fines equivalent to US$130. The case stems from a…...

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scmp.com > news > world > europe > article > 3342288 > pupil-stabs-critically-wounds-teacher-france

Pupil stabs, critically wounds teacher in France

Pupil stabs, critically wounds teacher in France1+ week, 3+ day ago   (174+ words) A teenager has been arrested for the attempted murder of the 60-year-old victim, who was stabbed at least three times A secondary school pupil stabbed an art teacher in southern France on Tuesday, leaving the 60-year-old in critical condition, a…...

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scmp.com > news > asia > australasia > article > 3342168 > superhuman-teen-swims-4-hours-save-family-swept-out-sea-australia

‘Superhuman’ teen swims 4 hours to save family swept out to sea in Australia

‘Superhuman’ teen swims 4 hours to save family swept out to sea in Australia1+ week, 3+ day ago   (184+ words) The 13-year-old hero ditched his life jacket halfway through the swim, fearing the drag would stop him reaching shore The 13-year-old boy swam 4km (2.5 miles) back to shore to raise the alarm after his mother and two younger siblings were swept…...

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scmp.com > business > article > 3332923 > australia-draws-mainland-hong-kong-homebuyers-back-stable-policies-economy

Australia draws mainland, Hong Kong homebuyers amid its stable policies, economy

Australia draws mainland, Hong Kong homebuyers amid its stable policies, economy2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (598+ words) Australia, with its stable political and economic landscape, is likely to attract more property investors from Hong Kong and mainland China in the coming year, according to agents. The luxury property segment of the world's sixth-largest country is also expected…...

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scmp.com > news > hong-kong > law-and-crime > article > 3332759 > hong-kong-medical-student-gets-1-year-probation-filming-men-dorm-showers

Hong Kong medical student gets 1 year probation for filming men in dorm showers

Hong Kong medical student gets 1 year probation for filming men in dorm showers2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (233+ words) University of Hong Kong student avoids jail for using a hidden phone to film two male hallmates showering, calling the act a "one-off" mistake A medical student from Hong Kong"s top university has been sentenced to a year"s…...

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scmp.com > news > asia > australasia > article > 3331205 > australian-cruise-cancelled-after-elderly-woman-left-behind-island-dies

Australian cruise cancelled after woman left behind on island dies

Australian cruise cancelled after woman left behind on island dies3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (149+ words) Coral Expeditions said the rest of the 60-day tour of Australia was axed following the death of Suzanne Rees on Lizard Island Suzanne Rees, 80, was hiking with fellow passengers of the Coral Adventure ship to a lookout spot on Lizard…...

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scmp.com > week-asia > people > article > 3330855 > daughter-demands-answers-after-elderly-mum-left-behind-australian-island-cruise-dies

Daughter demands answers after mum left behind on Australian cruise dies

Daughter demands answers after mum left behind on Australian cruise dies3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (192+ words) Suzanne Rees" death at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef has sparked investigation and safety protocol concerns The daughter of an octogenarian passenger found dead on a remote island in Australia after she was left behind by a luxury…...

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scmp.com > news > hong-kong > law-and-crime > article > 3330209 > hong-kong-teens-among-7-arrested-over-alleged-razor-blade-intimidation-letters

Hong Kong teen among 7 arrested over alleged razor blade intimidation letters

Hong Kong teen among 7 arrested over alleged razor blade intimidation letters3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (215+ words) Suspects, aged between 13 and 36 and linked to a controversial online group, held after three victims reported receiving razor blades in the post Hong Kong police have arrested seven individuals including a 13-year-old boy, linked to an online group known for…...

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scmp.com > week-asia > people > article > 3329810 > us-singer-ryan-adams-calls-australia-worst-country-ever-after-tour-meltdown

Ryan Adams calls Australia ‘worst country ever’ after Melbourne meltdown

Ryan Adams calls Australia ‘worst country ever’ after Melbourne meltdown3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (397+ words) US singer-songwriter Ryan Adams has labelled Australia as the "worst country ever" in an expletive-laden tirade after wrapping up a controversial anniversary tour, while also hinting he may have played his final international gig. Adams recently performed in Australia and…...