After $100M cut, Naples estate returns at $195M; why the luxury home remains unsold

After $100M cut, Naples estate returns at $195M; why the luxury home remains unsold

Times of India •

Gordon Pointe, a Naples waterfront estate, is now listed for $195 million. This price represents a $100 million reduction from its initial listing. The property was assembled over decades by financier John Donahue. Its location offers extensive beach frontage and a private yacht basin. The estate remains one of the nation's most expensive homes.

Kremlin says meeting between Putin and Zelensky at Miami G20 'impossible'

Kremlin says meeting between Putin and Zelensky at Miami G20 'impossible'

France 24 •

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war. However, the Kremlin immediately ruled it out, saying it was "impossible" and that a meeting would only take place in Russian capital Moscow.

Zelensky open to meet Putin at Miami G20 if Russian leader attends

Zelensky open to meet Putin at Miami G20 if Russian leader attends

France 24 •

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin said it had not yet made a decision on whether Putin would attend, demanding instead that Zelensky come to Russia for talks. Putin has repeatedly rejected offers for a face-to-face meeting with the Ukrainian leader aimed at brokering an end to the war.

Zelensky willing to meet Putin at G20, Kremlin still to confirm attendance

Zelensky willing to meet Putin at G20, Kremlin still to confirm attendance

France 24 •

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin said it had not yet made a decision on whether Putin would attend, demanding instead that Zelensky come to Russia for talks. Putin has repeatedly rejected offers for a face-to-face meeting with the Ukrainian leader aimed at brokering an end to the war.

Zelensky ready to meet Putin at G20 in Miami

Zelensky ready to meet Putin at G20 in Miami

France 24 •

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war, in a media interview released Saturday.

Elderly couple found dead in Ma On Shan flat after foul odour reported

Elderly couple found dead in Ma On Shan flat after foul odour reported

SCMP •

Hong Kong police are investigating the deaths of a couple in their seventies after their bodies were discovered inside their home in Ma On Shan. Police said officers were alerted at around 8pm on Friday to a strange odour emanating from a flat in Heng Yat House at Heng On Estate. Firefighters forced entry to the flat, discovering a 72-year-old man and his 74-year-old wife lying in the living room,...

Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 76

Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 76

SCMP •

Rescuers retrieved more remains from a passenger ferry in the Philippines that was gutted by fire, bringing the death toll on Saturday to 76 with 13 missing. Forty-three people survived the fire on Wednesday night among the 132 on board. The ferry sailed from the capital, Manila, and was off the village of Turda some 39km (24 miles) from its destination, the Port of Coron, when the fire was report...

Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 35

Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 35

SCMP •

Thirty charred bodies found inside a burned passenger ferry in the western Philippines arrived at a port Saturday for identification after a ship fire killed at least 35 people and left more than 50 others missing earlier this week. Retrieval operations will continue as more bodies are still inside the MV June Aster, coastguard officials said without providing a count. There were 43 survivors amon...

Sundar Pichai’s IIT batchmate became a famous monk; what he told him when they met years later

Sundar Pichai’s IIT batchmate became a famous monk; what he told him when they met years later

Times of India •

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, and Gauranga Das, an ISKCON monk, were IIT classmates back in 1993. Decades later, they reunited to explore their divergent journeys. Pichai leads a globally recognized tech powerhouse known for its stress-laden environment, while Das embraces a tranquil, faith-driven life. Their engaging conversation showcased the variety of success stories stemming from their sh...

Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups can play key role in belt and road, summit hears

Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups can play key role in belt and road, summit hears

SCMP •

Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities can leverage their multicultural backgrounds and language skills to play an “important role” in the city’s efforts to build ties with belt and road countries, the labour minister has said. Other speakers at the Zubin Foundation’s Ethnically Diverse Youth Leadership Summit on Saturday also highlighted the advantages these historically marginalised communities...

French police suspect Normandy train derailment was result of sabotage

French police suspect Normandy train derailment was result of sabotage

France 24 •

A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured in the derailment that occurred a day earlier, including an 18-year-old woman "in a critical condition".  

French police suspect train derailment was result of sabotage

French police suspect train derailment was result of sabotage

France 24 •

A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured in the derailment that occurred a day earlier, including an 18-year-old woman "in a critical condition".  

French police investigate suspected sabotage in train derailment

French police investigate suspected sabotage in train derailment

France 24 •

A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured in the derailment that occurred a day earlier, including an 18-year-old woman "in a critical condition". 

Donald Trump meets Irish president in Dublin as he begins two-day visit – live

Donald Trump meets Irish president in Dublin as he begins two-day visit – live

The Guardian •

US president is meeting politicians and business leaders, as well as playing golfTánaiste Simon Harris has been speaking to reporters at Dublin airport after Trump’s arrival. He said he was “pleased to be here on behalf of the Irish government to welcome the president of the United States to Ireland”.“He’s very much looking forward to getting to Doonbeg,” he said, according to PA. Continue reading...