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In 1964, a 27-year-old woman bought an abandoned Maine island and lived alone; 22 years later, it became a wildlife sanctuary
Top story Times of India •

In 1964, a 27-year-old woman bought an abandoned Maine island and lived alone; 22 years later, it became a wildlife sanctuary

Witch Island, previously inhabited by the infamous Anna Chittenden—referred to as the 'Witch of Wall Street'—has transformed into a wildlife sanctuary. After her brief stay, Jane Sewall took on the responsibility of safeguarding the isle from irresponsible tourists. In 1986, Sewall gifted the island to the Maine Audubon Society, which is now overseen by the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust.

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Is Bulgarian prime minister Rumen Radev sizing up the EU’s Orbán-shaped hole?

Is Bulgarian prime minister Rumen Radev sizing up the EU’s Orbán-shaped hole?

The Guardian •

Rightwing populist’s inconsistent positions on Europe and Russia suggest he is testing how far he can push partners and electorateOne evening nine years ago in the Bulgarian town of Balgari, a Brazilian tourist approached the casually dressed, middle-aged man surrounded by bodyguards, bystanders and photographers. “Why are you important?” she asked. “I’m not so important,” he replied. She repeated...

Fake residency of foreign children in Thailand spotlights widening corruption

Fake residency of foreign children in Thailand spotlights widening corruption

SCMP •

On paper, the small rooms inside the flats in Din Daeng, a district in Bangkok, were packed with foreign children. A total of 64 foreign children had been registered as occupants in one flat alone – an implausible listing that authorities say has exposed a wider fraud in Thailand’s house-registration system. The children were not found living there. Their names, investigators say, have been fraudu...

Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – Europe live

Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – Europe live

The Guardian •

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said they uncovered group responsible for money laundering $3.35m but did not name individuals involved Meanwhile, for all the noise and controversy around it, the Ukrainian parliament has just approved Zelenskyy’s nominations for foreign and defence ministers.Andrii Sybiha and Yevhen Khmara were both approved by the lawmakers just minutes ago.“I am grateful to t...

Prudential Hong Kong expands headquarters across Swire Properties’ towers

Prudential Hong Kong expands headquarters across Swire Properties’ towers

SCMP •

Prudential Hong Kong has agreed to lease headquarters space at Swire Properties’ One Taikoo Place and One Island East, marking a notable expansion of its office footprint in the city, according to the developer. Under the agreement, the insurer will occupy a total of 83,000 sq ft across the two buildings, “reinforcing the company’s commitment to Hong Kong and Taikoo Place as its long-term headquar...

Prudential Hong Kong expands headquarters amid Beijing’s intensified wealth oversight

Prudential Hong Kong expands headquarters amid Beijing’s intensified wealth oversight

SCMP •

Prudential Hong Kong has agreed to lease headquarters space at Swire Properties’ One Taikoo Place and One Island East, marking a notable expansion of its office footprint in the city, according to the developer. Under the agreement, the insurer will occupy a total of 83,000 sq ft across the two buildings, “reinforcing the company’s commitment to Hong Kong and Taikoo Place as its long-term headquar...

Iran warns Gulf nations against helping US as UAE halts trade ties

Iran warns Gulf nations against helping US as UAE halts trade ties

SCMP •

Iran’s armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping. The Gulf is dotted with US military installations, including in the UAE, which said on Tuesday that Iran had fired two ballistic missiles at vessels off its coast. Despite a recent lull ...

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees

The Guardian •

UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’ Business live – latest updatesThe UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over concerns that all three companies displayed misleadingly low prices to their customers.The Competition and Markets Authority’s investigations are part of a bro...

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 over aggressive sales tactics at Opatra-branded shops

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 over aggressive sales tactics at Opatra-branded shops

SCMP •

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two staff members from a local company operating under the Opatra London brand following controversy over aggressive sales tactics, as the UK headquarters further distanced itself from the firm. The financial and administration managers – a Hong Kong man, 42, and a woman, 25, respectively – were detained on Wednesday, Senior Investigator Leung Ka‑ho of cust...

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 Opatra staff over aggressive sales tactics

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 Opatra staff over aggressive sales tactics

SCMP •

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two staff members from the local operations of Opatra London, a beauty chain embroiled in controversy over aggressive sales tactics, the South China Morning Post has learned. The financial and administration managers — a man and a woman respectively — were detained on Wednesday, according to an insider familiar with the investigation, marking the first arre...

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 Opatra staff over aggressive sales tactics: source

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 Opatra staff over aggressive sales tactics: source

SCMP •

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two staff members from Opatra London, a local beauty chain embroiled in controversy over aggressive sales tactics, the South China Morning Post has learned. The employees were detained on Wednesday, according to an insider familiar with the investigation, marking the first arrests linked to the chain accused of deploying high-pressure sales tactics targetin...

Meet Gary Haase, whose Pokémon card collection is worth an estimated $10M

Meet Gary Haase, whose Pokémon card collection is worth an estimated $10M

Times of India •

Gary Haase transformed his childhood passion for collecting into an extraordinary Pokémon card empire. Since 1998, he has been importing rare Japanese cards, steadily building a collection that now boasts the Guinness World Record for the most valuable at an astonishing ten million dollars. This incredible value arises from the cards' rarity, condition, and the appeal of famed Pokémon characters.