The week in photos: October 24-30, 2026

Rappler - Oct 31, 2026

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Shenzhen too pricey? Cost-conscious Hongkongers dig deeper into mainland China

Oct 31, 2026

Shenzhen too pricey? Cost-conscious Hongkongers dig deeper into mainland China

Seventy-something Hong Kong retiree Leung Ching says a meal for four in Shenzhen, the megacity in mainland China roughly an hour’s train ride away, that cost just over 300 yuan (US$45) a few years ago now runs to 500 to 600 yuan. It would cost around HK$1,000 (US$127.50) in Hong Kong, but only 300 yuan in Guangzhou and just 200 yuan in Zhongshan, two cities within two hours of Hong Kong. “Shenzhen is becoming less and less affordable,” said Leung, a retired vendor. Last year, consumer prices in...

Mao vs Rao: Cell Press probe clears editor but Chinese biologist keeps up pressure

Oct 31, 2026

Mao vs Rao: Cell Press probe clears editor but Chinese biologist keeps up pressure

Prominent biologist Rao Yi is refusing to back down after Cell Press said it had found no evidence that top journal editor Steve Mao sought bribes from Chinese scientists. In a statement published on Thursday evening, Cell Press – one of the world’s leading scientific publishers, owned by Elsevier – said its investigation had “largely concluded” and “found no evidence to support the aforementioned allegations”. Nevertheless, Rao, a tenured chair professor at Peking University who stepped down as...

10 key US House races that could decide the 2026 midterms

Oct 31, 2026

10 key US House races that could decide the 2026 midterms

History suggests Democrats will gain seats but Republicans have kickstarted a national redistricting battle that could make Democrats' path to a majority slightly more difficult

Sasha Lacuna enters Top 12 of Miss Globe 2026 Head-to-Head Challenge

Oct 31, 2026

Sasha Lacuna enters Top 12 of Miss Globe 2026 Head-to-Head Challenge

The Philippines" Sasha Lacuna has secured a spot in the Top 12 of the Head-to-Head Challenge at The Miss Globe 2026.

Kim Jong-un urges drone expansion as North Korea showcases new unmanned tech

Oct 31, 2026

Kim Jong-un urges drone expansion as North Korea showcases new unmanned tech

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended an exhibition devoted to drones and called for rapidly expanding the country’s drone technology, state media reported on Friday, as his military escalates threats against South Korea and the United States. Acquiring advanced drones is a top priority for Kim, who now wants to strengthen conventional and nuclear capabilities to counter what he calls US-led security threats. It is unclear how far North Korea’s drone programme has progressed. Experts say...

Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant catches fire before opening, kills 34 – SCMP archive

Oct 31, 2026

Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant catches fire before opening, kills 34 – SCMP archive

This story was first published on October 31, 1971. Aberdeen was yesterday (October 30, 1971) rocked by a tremendous explosion followed by fire which swept through the $14 million Jumbo Restaurant, killing 13 and injuring at least 42 others on board. It happened so quickly that within five minutes, fire engulfed the four-decked floating restaurant, reducing it to a charred hulk. Hundreds of people leapt for life from the decks and from the pagoda-shaped towers of the palatial restaurant. It was...

Scary deals? What makes Hong Kong shun death-linked homes while France embraces the risk

Oct 31, 2026

Scary deals? What makes Hong Kong shun death-linked homes while France embraces the risk

Even as Hong Kong remains the world’s least affordable housing market, many buyers still shun heavily discounted homes linked to an “unnatural death”, such as murder or suicide, according to property agents. Prices for such properties could fall by as much as 50 per cent, while rents were typically about 20 per cent below market rates, they added. The aversion stands in stark contrast to parts of Europe, particularly in France, where buyers are often willing to purchase homes under a “vente en...

This record shop owner strives to keep cassette, vinyl music alive

Oct 31, 2026

This record shop owner strives to keep cassette, vinyl music alive

On a regular day, Ge Timbreza of Spin The Reel Music Trade lets his turntable play music for hours on end as he serves customers looking for their own CD, cassette, or vinyl to take home

Bea Ocampo finishes as 2nd runner-up at Face of the Beauty International 2026

Oct 31, 2026

Bea Ocampo finishes as 2nd runner-up at Face of the Beauty International 2026

Bea Ocampo finished as second runner-up at the Face of the Beauty International 2026 pageant held in Taiwan.

Hainan's digital reporting system streamlines grassroots governance

Oct 31, 2026

Hainan's digital reporting system streamlines grassroots governance

Hainan's digital reporting system streamlines grassroots governance

China's GJ-21 drone completes first takeoff, landing on assault ship

Oct 31, 2026

China's GJ-21 drone completes first takeoff, landing on assault ship

China's first shipborne stealth reconnaissance-strike integrated drone GJ-21 has recently completed its first takeoff and landing operation aboard the Sichuan, China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, a navy source said.

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