Trump takes credit for US military might in speech to West Point graduates The US president says he rebuilt ‘the most powerful army the world has ever known’. image
9 of Gaza doctor’s 10 children are killed in Israel’s latest strikes Paediatrician Alaa Najjar, who was on duty at the time, ran home to find her home on fire and only her husband and one son, 11, still alive. image
Hong Kong woman reports HK$20,000 camera lens stolen at Raymond Lam Fung concert Two men detached lens from victim’s Canon EOS camera while she and friend were waiting at traffic light after show, according to social media posts. image
Hong Kong tax chief dismisses claims reporters singled out for audits ‘I want to emphasise that we absolutely do not do this,’ inland revenue commissioner says after journalists’ group raises concerns. image
Cat ‘arrested’ with mugshot taken for attacking Thai police during rescue, amusing netizens One compassionate officer takes the mischievous feline home for the night, preparing food, litter box, toys for his unexpected guest. image
China delivers strong words to EU over proposed small parcel fees The per-package fee put before European lawmakers would increase costs for Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu. image
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to shield Musk’s Doge from transparency orders The US government argues that Doge is a presidential advisory body, not a federal agency, and is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests. image
Trump backer Elon Musk says he will spend ‘a lot less’ on political campaigns The decision could reflect the world’s richest man’s disenchantment with politics after his tenure at Doge saw intense blowback on Tesla. image
10 escape from US jail through hole in wall when guard left to get food 7 of the escapees remain on the lam following the breakout that the local sheriff says may have been aided by members within the department. image