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The head of Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation accused Ukraine on Sunday of attacking diesel fuel trucks, killing two Russian servicemen and deliberately jeopardising safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Alexei Likhachev said the attack took place on Friday and also resulted in injuries to other Russian soldiers. The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe’s larges...
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for first ever Olympic event in Africa
Dion went on to perform some of her most celebrated and iconic hits, including "My Heart Will Go On" and "Because You Loved Me," drawing praise from fans and critics alike.
Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.
Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation after authorities lost contact with a passenger ship carrying more than 240 people in the Java Sea.
David Letterman owns a 2,700-acre ranch in Montana that he bought in 1999, along with properties in Indiana and upstate New York. The former late-night host has spoken about leaving behind the pressures of show business and returning to Indiana with his family. His childhood home in Indianapolis has since been sold and turned into a short-term rental.
Hong Kong police have received reports from more than 700 people regarding unauthorised transactions on credit cards worth HK$14.7 million (US$1.87 million) linked to pre-orders of Apple’s newest iPhones, prompting the force and major banks to launch investigations. A police spokesman said the force’s e-Report Centre received the reports on Saturday and Sunday from individuals who suspected that t...
Scores of Hongkongers have complained about unauthorised transactions on credit cards used to pre-order Apple’s latest iPhones, prompting HSBC and Hang Seng Bank to launch investigations. One internet user on the social media platform Threads said she received a message on Saturday night saying she had unauthorised transactions of HK$33,598 (US$4,280) from Apple on her HSBC credit card. “When I ca...
Scores of Hongkongers have complained about unauthorised transactions on credit cards used to pre-order Apple’s latest iPhones, prompting HSBC and Hang Seng Bank to launch investigations. One internet user on the social media platform Threads said she received a message on Saturday night saying she had unauthorised transactions of HK$33,598 (US$4,280) from Apple on her HSBC credit card. “When I ca...
François Picard is pleased to welcome Richard Roeill, former New York Firefighter and 9/11 First Responder. His testimony reframes the legacy of September 11th not as a historical event confined to a single day, but as living history. The former New York City firefighter describes an anniversary that reactivates trauma, while the illnesses suffered by first responders make the consequences of Grou...
The Iran-backed Houthis expanded their control over the strategy Bab-el-Mandeb strait, as strikes continued in the Strait of Hormuz.
It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.
The 34-year-old monarch’s death has opened a rare challenge to the traditional process of choosing Tooro’s next king.
France won against host Germany in the women's FIBA World Cup semifinals Saturday and will now face the United States in the final Sunday after the four-time defending champion and tournament favorite defeated Spain in the other semifinal.
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a less-than-24-hour trip to India on Sunday with an offer to help Brics members develop open-source AI and smart manufacturing. Summit host Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, warned against turning technology and critical minerals into economic weapons. Experts said the exchange captured the wider picture of the Brics summit. Two days of diplomacy produ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Sunday to help Brics countries develop and apply open-source large language models and build smart manufacturing factories. Speaking at the second day of the Brics summit in New Delhi, he identified these as two key initiatives to promote economic growth and technological development in the Global South. Xi also said Beijing would offer to train young talent...
The Perry House, built in 1876, celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special event. Visitors gained rare access to the mansion's second floor after decades of closure. This event served as a crucial fundraiser for ongoing restoration projects. The house, relocated in 1975, showcases intricate Victorian-era craftsmanship. Proceeds from the event will support the continued preservation of this hi...
Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa, who died last week, has been remembered by former colleagues for his foresight in developing technology and actively engaging with mainland China to boost the city’s economic development during his tenure. Political heavyweights praised the former chief executive for being able to foresee developmental trends before others could, citing Tung’s decisions to e...
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
South Korea's expanded espionage law now covers all foreign countries, not just North Korea. This revised Criminal Act carries a minimum three-year prison sentence for espionage offenses. The amendment addresses concerns about technology and industrial espionage involving non-North Korean actors. High-profile technology leak cases, including those involving Chinese firms, preceded this change. Sou...
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader Magdalena Andersson are battling for the premiership. Kristersson has said that, if he wins, the far right could join his government.
In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a remote Welsh island for £95,000 when its only house was a “complete wreck”. He and friends spent four years rebuilding it. The island is now an off-grid family retreat, with the house powered by wind and solar energy and rainwater collected from its roof.
Swedes are heading to the polls Sunday for a general election that will either bring a far right party into government for the first time or shift the country back towards the liberalism it has long been known for. The center-left opposition holds a narrow lead over the ruling right-wing bloc but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's four-party alliance which includes the far right Sweden Democrats ha...
Young dieters in China are increasingly turning away from low-calorie foods in favour of a new trend: chewy snacks. On social media, they are sharing their new-found favourites, including beef jerky, frozen buns, and even baby teething biscuits – each characterised by their toughness and chewiness. Many prefer chewy foods as a way to keep their mouths busy and trick their brains into feeling satis...
