South Korean woman conned out of US$50,000 by fake Elon Musk she fell in love with on Instagram
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Quick Glance: South Korean Woman Falls Victim to $50k Elon Musk Deepfake Scam
- A South Korean woman was convinced to invest 70 million won ($50,770) after watching a fabricated video portraying someone who looked like Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, as reported locally on Tuesday.
- Jeong Ji-sun, identified by the pseudonym at KBS, disclosed her experience as a victim of a romance scam on KBS's 'In-Depth 60 Minutes.' During the episode on April 19, Jeong narrated her initial interactions with the scammer posing as Musk.
- Jeong's initial hesitations dissipated swiftly. The scammer forwarded his identification and a workplace photo to Jeong. Moreover, he discussed aspects such as his children and commuting to Tesla or SpaceX via helicopter. He further mentioned his sporadic outreach to fans.
- The program highlighted the prevalent use of AI in these romance scams. The swindler engaged in a form of deception known as 'pig butchering,' as explained by the producer. This approach involves gradually enticing victims to increase their contributions to an apparently legitimate investment before the perpetrator vanishes.
The Hong Kong Observatory has warned residents to expect heavy showers and squally thunderstorms over the next few days.
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In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius
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China showed off its nuclear second-strike capability, just two days before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Beijing and Shanghai ... Show more #china #unitedstates #antonyblinken #scmpnews #scmp
Quick Glance: Deep Disagreements Despite Improved US-China Relations
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai to engage with his Chinese counterparts.
- Although US-China ties are on a steadier footing, numerous unresolved issues persist.
- Topics such as trade, military communication, and tensions in Taiwan strain relations.
- The US threatens sanctions against Chinese firms supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
Apple’s iPhone sales in China plunge 19%, as Huawei grows smartphone sales by nearly 70%
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Venice to make day trippers buy entry tickets from Thursday, a world first: Venice will this week begin requiring day trippers to pay for entry ...
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Quick Glance: New Entry System in Venice
- Venice's city government initiates an experiment to manage visitor influx.
- A 5 Euro entry fee required on 29 days a year, QR code and ticket necessary.
- Exceptions for locals, children under 14, and specific groups.
- Debates on the plans, criticism of the measures, and approval from hoteliers.
Huawei’s new Pura 70 series smartphone poses a threat to iPhone sales in China, say analysts
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From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
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Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided while training for a parade on April 23, 2024 at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak. Read more: www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3259993/10-killed-malaysia-after-mid-air-helicopter-crash-navy-parade-rehearsal
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Southern China continues to be battered by record rainfall. #china #guangdong #rain #weather #extremeweather #scmpnews #scmp
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Hot weather kills 30 in Thailand as heat index hits ‘extremely dangerous’ level: issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government ...
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Pro-China Philippine governor, Manuel Mamba, who opposes US drills, removed from office for illegal use of election funds
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Takeaway sushi in Hong Kong can be consumed in plastic boxes at supermarkets: environmental authorities
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Universiti of Malaya apologises after US professor Bruce Gilley accuses Malaysia of advocating ‘second Holocaust’ during lecture
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Long-lost Gustav Klimt painting sold to Hong Kong bidder for US$32 million at Vienna auction
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Quick Glance: Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' Sells for $32 Million Euros at Auction
- Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' sells for $32 million euros at auction despite subject's uncertainty.
- The painting depicts a young woman in a turquoise dress and floral gown against a red background.
- The current owners reached a 'fair and just solution' with the legal successors of the Lieser family.
- The painting's history post-Klimt's death and during the Nazi era raises significant questions.
Air New Zealand passenger left with broken leg for more than 6 hours after severe turbulence
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EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong buys what may be world’s biggest self-righting fireboat, which can recover from complete capsize in 6 seconds
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Dozens of young environmental activists, including a toddler, have sued the South Korean government for not tackling climate change.
TikTok may be banned in the US. Here’s what happened when India outlawed the Chinese app
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Hungary-Incheon flight makes emergency landing in Kazakhstan after South Korean woman goes on mid-air expletive tirade
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Heavy rainfall in mainland China forces Hong Kong to dial back high-speed rail services
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‘Gifted’ China cat killer rejected by top university despite getting top marks in nuclear science entrance exam
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China’s unique retirement plan: why children still matter when it comes to support in old age
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Kristi Yamaguchi, first Asian-American to win individual figure skating Olympic gold, ‘tickled pink’ to become a Barbie
scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3260233/kristi-yamaguchi-first-asian-american-win-individual-figure-skating-olympic-gold-tickled-pink-become
Quick Glance: Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi Honored with Barbie Doll for AAPI Heritage Month
- Mattel has released a new doll in the famed figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi's likeness that pays homage to her victorious performance at the 1992 Olympics.
- Timed for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the doll features details like Yamaguchi's gold ribbon in her hair, her celebratory bouquet, and white skates.
- Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating, has transitioned her success into becoming a bestselling author and advocate for children's literacy.
- The toymaker's latest launch is part of its Inspiring Women Series, honoring remarkable heroines and empowering young girls to dream bigger.
Hong Kong treasury chief tells UK minister BN(O) passports invalid as proof of identity, in bid to sort pensions confusion
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Japan’s bears in ‘bad mood’ and hungry as attacks on humans surge: ’s environment ministry has advised hikers, fishermen, people gathering mountain vegetables ...
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Brave China ‘cancer warrior’ dies 2 days after 25th birthday, final wish to find brother a girlfriend left unfulfilled
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Chinese student in Boston gets 9 months in prison for threatening pro-democracy schoolmate
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Escaped army horses run loose in central London: Two army horses that were seen galloping through central London at rush hour on Wednesday have been contained ...
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After floods cause Dubai flights chaos, expect travel insurance to cost more and cover less
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US overtakes mainland China as Taiwan’s main export market, sign of ‘strategic shift’ amid tech decoupling
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Russian teens ‘into Asia’ dance to K-pop, watch anime as culture boom gains ‘momentum’
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Philippines’ Marcos Jnr intervenes in feud between first lady, Vice-President Duterte: ‘she still has a lot to learn’
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Israel says Rafah assault looms, as massive Gaza air strikes end weeks of relative calm
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2 members of thwarted Hong Kong bomb plot stole chemicals from university laboratory to make explosives, court hears
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Practise mindful eating for lower stress, say scientists – smell, feel, and admire your food before you have it
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Singapore woman killed in Spain: suspect’s rented Nissan reportedly seen on CCTV where Audrey Fang’s body found
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‘Audio deepfake’ of Marcos Jnr ordering military action against China prompts Manila to debunk clip
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In Pictures: The Taiwanese government will remove all remaining statues of late president Chiang Kai-shek from public spaces in what is seen as a bid to erase ... Show more www.scmp.com/photos/today-photos/3260169/taiwan-remove-statues-late-president-chiang-kai-shek-former-leader-kuomintang-public-spaces
Hail on the way for Hong Kong in the ‘next couple of hours’, forecaster warns:
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‘Can’t change you’: adult son in China caught peeping into women’s toilet violently slapped by mother during police call-out
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Reports that 23 Chinese swimmers had failed drug testing weeks before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, and were allowed to compete anyway ... Show more www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3260018/chinese-swimmers-doping-allegations-what-drug-was-involved-what-has-wada-said-and-what-might-happen
Singapore survey finds half the workforce would quit without work-from-home privileges
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Chinese tourist reunites with Thai rescuers after being pushed off cliff by husband in 2019
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Malaysia jails woman who threw scalding hot water on Down’s syndrome man: A woman in
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China reveals Shenzhou-18 crew for next space station mission: China has revealed the names of the three astronauts who will travel to the country’s space ...
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Train services reduced on Hong Kong’s East Rail line because of signalling system faults
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Paid articlePaid Fans of Hong Kong boy band Mirror upset after Malaysia show cancelled, despite Singapore ticket exchange and compensation offers
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Japan-born chocolatier Yasushi Sasaki has been named Brussels' chocolatier of the year by the prestigious Gault&Millau food guide ... Show more #japan #yasushisasaki #chocolate #scmpnews #scmp
Britain’s Princess Kate shares birthday photo of Prince Louis in wake of edit furore
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
Do you sleep well? Are you insomniac? Do you take naps? The benefits of ‘good’ sleep, and how to get it
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Chinese bubble-tea maker Chabaidao sinks 27% on Hong Kong debut as investors offload shares in biggest IPO of the year
scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3260039/chinese-bubble-tea-maker-chabaidao-sinks-27-hong-kong-debut-investors-offload-shares-biggest-ipo
Quick Glance: ChaPanda's Disappointing Hong Kong Debut Sees 40% Price Drop
- Chinese tea chain Sichuan Baicha Baidao, also known as ChaPanda, had a disappointing debut on the Hong Kong market with a significant price drop in morning trading.
- The shares opened at 15.74 Hong Kong dollars, 10% below its IPO price of HK$17.50, and plummeted close to 40% at one point, closing the morning session at HK$11.34, down by 35%.
US Anti-Doping Agency calls for Wada overhaul, probe into China swim doping; says questions not ‘satisfactorily answered’
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Girl in China dips feet into lake at historic Beijing site, says family is rich so can do as she pleases after warning
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Hong Kong’s Peak Tram resumes service after 3-day suspension due to fallen trees: Hong Kong’s Peak Tram has resumed service after being
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Paid articlePaid Tragic death of China teenager ‘encouraged’ to give blood 16 times in 8 months for cash sparks online anger
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China Rolls-Royce seller lets man of modest means live the dream in car showroom, tells him ‘try hard to succeed’
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Hong Kong’s revamped Temple Street night market draws 1.5 million tourists and locals in 5 months; attraction extended until end of year
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Japan feels the heat as temperatures set to soar again this summer: Temperatures across much of
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Chinese swimmers’ doping allegations: what drug was involved, what has Wada said, and what might happen next
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Ex-MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan gets 35 years in jail for killing Yale student Kevin Jiang
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Quick Glance: Ex-MIT Researcher Qinxuan Pan Receives 35 Years in Jail for Killing Yale Student Kevin Jiang
- Qinxuan Pan, 33, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Yale student Kevin Jiang.
- Jiang was shot by Pan as he left his fiancée's apartment in New Haven.
- Pan apologized in court after remarks from Jiang's relatives and friends.
- The motive for the crime was never fully clarified, although a connection between Pan and Jiang's fiancée was revealed.
Palestinian baby girl delivered by caesarean section from dying mother’s womb a ‘miracle’ amid Israel-Gaza war
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China’s durian output to quadruple in 2024, processing poised to permeate with demand ‘on a rapid rise’
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Kuaishou’s top e-commerce influencer accuses platform of unfair treatment in rare public spat
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South Korean jailed 14 months for ‘indescribably cruel’ killing of 76 cats, after his car was scratched
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Paid articlePaid The elephant in the room on a tour of Budweiser Budvar brewery, home of the original Budweiser, in the Czech Republic
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Indian authorities launch spices probe after Hong Kong, Singapore pull products from shelves over cancer-causing pesticide
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Beijing hits out at US after report on human rights situation in Hong Kong: Beijing has accused the US of using its latest human rights report to smear the ...
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Could planets like Earth and Jupiter be used as ‘laboratories’ to help unlock cosmic mysteries?
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US is ‘stubbornly’ trying to contain China, Beijing says ahead of Blinken visit: Beijing accused Washington of “stubbornly” pushing to contain China and hit out ...
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EXCLUSIVE: EU targets Chinese surveillance kit maker in latest use of foreign subsidies regulation
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