Ohio community seeks 850 acres from coal company; forest could link 74,000 acres of public land
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Ohio community seeks 850 acres from coal company; forest could link 74,000 acres of public land

In Southeast Ohio, local stakeholders are actively pursuing the acquisition of former coal land to establish a new community forest aimed at linking Wayne National Forest with Strouds Run State Park. The envisioned Sugar Creek Community Forest will not only provide public access and recreational options, but also promote regenerative conservation and stimulate economic growth within the area.

Clementon Park site for sale: NJ park shuts after 119 years
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Clementon Park site for sale: NJ park shuts after 119 years

Clementon Park and Splash World will close permanently after 119 years of operation. The New Jersey amusement park announced its difficult decision on September 9. The property is now up for sale, hoping for a buyer to preserve its legacy. IB Parks & Entertainment, the current owner, did not specify closure reasons. The park's final season will conclude in 2026.

Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN
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Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN

Months after deadly clashes that cost dozens of lives along their shared border, the foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand laid out opening arguments on Tuesday over a different kind of territory: 27,000 sq km (10,400 square miles) of seabed thought to hold a fortune in gas and oil. The venue was the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s Singapore office, where the United Nations Convention on the...

Corruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: 'Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts'

Corruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: 'Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts'

France 24 •

François Picard is pleased to welcome Andrew Weissmann, Author, Professor at NYU School of Law, and former General Counsel of the FBI. He argues that as political deception and deliberate falsehoods become normalized, and politically useful, it erodes any trust we have in our government and our institutions. Drawing on his book, "Liar’s Kingdom", Weissmann questions why political leaders are above...

Corruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: 'Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts'

Corruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: 'Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts'

France 24 •

François Picard is pleased to welcome Andrew Weissmann, Author, Professor at NYU School of Law, and former General Counsel of the FBI. He argues that as political deception and deliberate falsehoods become normalized, and politically useful, it erodes any trust we have in our government and our institutions. Drawing on his book, "Liar’s Kingdom", Weissmann questions why political leaders are above...

‘Mafia boys’ and ‘corrupt politicians’: fugitive developer Jean Nassif rants to Icac from Beirut bedroom

‘Mafia boys’ and ‘corrupt politicians’: fugitive developer Jean Nassif rants to Icac from Beirut bedroom

The Guardian •

Nassif declares ‘I’m not corrupt’, threatens to pull out of evidence and waves handwritten notes at counsel assisting Peggy DwyerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFugitive property developer Jean Nassif has declared he is “not corrupt”, claimed his daughter was forced to plead guilty to fraud and threatened to take the ...

Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries

Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries

The Guardian •

Carmaker builds on relationship with British armed forces by seeking to cash in on Europe’s rearmament drive Business live – latest updatesJaguar Land Rover is in talks with Nato countries about selling them the newly revamped Defender military vehicle, as the UK-based carmaker seeks to tap into Europe’s defence spending boom.It is also among carmakers bidding for a UK defence ministry contract wo...

Australia news live: Australian fashion brands Cue and Veronika Maine face collapse after ‘difficult period’

Australia news live: Australian fashion brands Cue and Veronika Maine face collapse after ‘difficult period’

The Guardian •

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, says there is optimism that steel making will continue in his state, after the closure of a major blast furnace at Whyalla was announced yesterday.Speaking to ABC News Breakfast from Whyalla and donned in some hi-vis, Malinauskas says there was disappointment, heart...

Hong Kong visitor arrivals hit post-pandemic monthly high in August

Hong Kong visitor arrivals hit post-pandemic monthly high in August

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Hong Kong has recorded its highest monthly number of visitors since the Covid-19 pandemic, provisional official figures show, with authorities attributing August’s total to a series of international conferences and mega-events. The Hong Kong Tourism Board said on Tuesday that the city received 5.46 million visitors across the month, up 6 per cent from a year earlier and the highest monthly total s...

Indonesian finance minister found out about his firing in mid-meeting phone call

Indonesian finance minister found out about his firing in mid-meeting phone call

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Purbaya ⁠Yudhi Sadewa, who was sacked as Indonesia’s finance minister this week, said on Tuesday he was upset to be removed from his job, but was half expecting the decision. President Prabowo Subianto abruptly removed Purbaya as finance minister on Monday and named his deputy, Suahasil Nazara, to the top finance job, in a move that surprised markets but was ‌also seen as an attempt to restore tru...

Thais stage rare Israel protest; Singapore ministers get pay rise: 7 Asia highlights

Thais stage rare Israel protest; Singapore ministers get pay rise: 7 Asia highlights

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We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Not for sale’: Thais take to streets in rare protest against Israel Hundreds of Thais, led by a veteran political activist, rallied outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok...

Meet Nathan, the Sydney gardener whose response to a homeless man's request for change went viral

Meet Nathan, the Sydney gardener whose response to a homeless man's request for change went viral

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Sydney gardener Nathan Stafford offered a homeless man named Robert a chance to earn money instead of simply giving him spare change. After helping Stafford clear leaves from a street in the rain, Robert received $100. Stafford, who has experienced homelessness himself, said he wanted to give Robert respect, dignity and a sense of purpose, and also arranged food and warm clothes for him.

Lack of 'enforcement of EU laws': Consumer products contain 'illegal levels of restricted chemicals'

Lack of 'enforcement of EU laws': Consumer products contain 'illegal levels of restricted chemicals'

France 24 •

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Hélène Duguy, Senior Environmental Lawyer at ClientEarth. PFAS pollution is widespread, these highly persistent chemicals have been detected in water and soil, food and consumer products, and even the human body. The risks are increasingly well documented, alternatives now exist for many uses, and there is an extensive regulatory framework that is in place. Duguy a...

Lack of 'enforcement of EU laws': Consumer products contain 'illegal levels of restricted chemicals'

Lack of 'enforcement of EU laws': Consumer products contain 'illegal levels of restricted chemicals'

France 24 •

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Hélène Duguy, Senior Environmental Lawyer at ClientEarth. PFAS pollution is widespread, these highly persistent chemicals have been detected in water and soil, food and consumer products, and even the human body. The risks are increasingly well documented, alternatives now exist for many uses, and there is an extensive regulatory framework that is in place. Duguy a...

Children in China trekked 3 hours up and down an 800m cliff to school; two elevators and a cable car cut it to 30 minutes

Children in China trekked 3 hours up and down an 800m cliff to school; two elevators and a cable car cut it to 30 minutes

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In Nizhuhe village, children can now travel to school efficiently and securely. A revolutionary new transport system has eliminated the previous risky three-hour journey along the cliffs. With the introduction of two elevators and a cable car, the village is seamlessly connected to the school. This modernization has not only made education accessible but has also sparked a boost in local tourism a...

Hong Kong’s employment outlook rebounds sharply to 14% in fourth quarter

Hong Kong’s employment outlook rebounds sharply to 14% in fourth quarter

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Hong Kong employers’ hiring sentiment rebounded sharply for the fourth quarter, with far fewer companies expecting to cut jobs as confidence improved alongside stronger economic growth, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. The international human resources company said the city’s seasonally adjusted net employment outlook rose to 14 per cent, up 23 percentage points from minus 9 per cent in the pr...

Australia news live: King accuses Hanson of ‘gaslighting’ Indigenous Australians and PM with ‘pathetic pseudo-apology’; crocodile assaulted at Perth zoo

Australia news live: King accuses Hanson of ‘gaslighting’ Indigenous Australians and PM with ‘pathetic pseudo-apology’; crocodile assaulted at Perth zoo

The Guardian •

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, says there is optimism that steel making will continue in his state, after the closure of a major blast furnace at Whyalla was announced yesterday.Speaking to ABC News Breakfast from Whyalla and donned in some hi-vis, Malinauskas says there was disappointment, heart...

Chinese woman’s search for kind former foreign tutor sparks flood of shared memories

Chinese woman’s search for kind former foreign tutor sparks flood of shared memories

SCMP •

A Chinese woman’s quest to reconnect with a former foreign teacher who profoundly influenced her outlook on life has sparked a collective online effort to locate him. Wang Yu, a community worker in Shanghai, graduated from East China Normal University in 2005 with a degree in tourism management. Wang informed the SCMP that the teacher, known only as Evans, was an American who taught her an electiv...

Newsom won’t run for US president in 2028 if Harris does

Newsom won’t run for US president in 2028 if Harris does

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California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who is widely considered a contender for the 2028 presidential election, will not enter the race if former US vice-president Kamala Harris runs again, he told CNN in a clip shared on Monday. Newsom made the comment in an interview with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, during which the two men are standing knee-deep in a body of water while fishing. “I wouldn’t r...

Roche Experience Days 2026: Shaping the global dialogue on healthcare innovation

Roche Experience Days 2026: Shaping the global dialogue on healthcare innovation

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Healthcare professionals and technology innovators are transforming how diseases are detected, managed, and treated—shifting the focus from simply treating illnesses after they appear to focus on early detection, high-precision diagnostics, and sustainable healthcare systems that put patients first. At the center of this t...