Hong Kong police to merge Tin Sum division with Sha Tin and Ma On Shan

Hong Kong police to merge Tin Sum division with Sha Tin and Ma On Shan

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Hong Kong police will merge the Tin Sum division into the Sha Tin and Ma On Shan ones from August 30 to improve operational efficiency amid population changes and infrastructure development. A briefing was held at Ma On Shan police station on Thursday morning for members of the Sha Tin district Council, the Fight Crime Committee and area committees, as well as representatives of government departm...

【地震速報】熊本 八代市で震度3 津波の心配なし

NHK World •

6日午後4時18分ごろ地震がありました。この地震による津波の心配はありません。震源地は熊本県天草・芦北地方で震源の深さは10キロ、地震の規模を示すマグニチュードは4.0と推定されます。各市町村の震度は以下のとおりです。▼震度3が、熊本県八代市。

Japan’s Takaichi stops short of clear pledge to maintain non-nuclear principles

Japan’s Takaichi stops short of clear pledge to maintain non-nuclear principles

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday failed to explicitly pledge that Japan will maintain its non-nuclear principles, simply saying the government “is upholding” the long-held policy, as the country marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima. At a press conference after a memorial ceremony in the western Japanese city, Takaichi said Japan will promote “realisti...

CLP posts HK$5.73 billion underlying profit in first half of 2026

CLP posts HK$5.73 billion underlying profit in first half of 2026

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CLP Holdings, one of Hong Kong’s two power utility giants, has posted a HK$5.73 billion (US$730.49 million) underlying profit in the first half of 2026, a 9.7 per cent year-on-year rise, driven by growth in its local regulated business, while its chairman said the company would invest to boost the electricity supply in the Northern Metropolis megadevelopment. Including one-off gains, mainly from t...

Meet Aakash Manaswi, the Florida student whose CO2 mite blower made bees healthier, increased honey across 60 hives

Meet Aakash Manaswi, the Florida student whose CO2 mite blower made bees healthier, increased honey across 60 hives

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Aakash Manaswi has pioneered a groundbreaking technique to tackle the Varroa mite crisis threatening honey bee populations. His research indicates that carbon dioxide treatment rivals traditional pesticides in efficacy. This method stands out due to its cost-effectiveness and safety for both bees and consumers, providing beekeepers with a scalable, residue-free solution that supports honey bee con...

Australia news live: Icac witness asked about ‘filthy schools money’ messages; evacuation declared after industrial shed fire creates toxic smoke in Adelaide

Australia news live: Icac witness asked about ‘filthy schools money’ messages; evacuation declared after industrial shed fire creates toxic smoke in Adelaide

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Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 60-year-old man has died after an alleged assault in Melbourne, where he was allegedly set upon by a group of youths.Victoria police said the man sustained critical injuries on 1 August after the group of young people allegedly attempted to steal items from a nearby store in the suburb of Sunshine. The victim alle...

‘Orange elephant in the room’: Pauline Hanson’s political rise is inspiring racism, inquiry hears

‘Orange elephant in the room’: Pauline Hanson’s political rise is inspiring racism, inquiry hears

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Former AFL inclusion manager tells inquiry One Nation leader’s conduct is encouraging people to use ‘similar behaviour and words’The rise of One Nation is fuelling racism, a federal parliamentary inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at First Nations people has been told, with high‑profile Indigenous journalists warning the inquiry that 1970s‑style racism “is back”.The inquiry is holding...

Meet Marie Tharp: The woman who mapped the hidden ocean world in 1957

Meet Marie Tharp: The woman who mapped the hidden ocean world in 1957

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Marie Tharp's groundbreaking work in transforming ocean floor data into intricate maps unveiled previously unknown underwater landscapes and geological formations. Her findings prompted a reevaluation of established scientific theories about the Earth's surface, with subsequent earthquake data substantiating her revelations. Tharp's innovative cartography served as a pivotal cornerstone for the de...

Australian politician admits to sending text saying ‘my job is boring’ during a hearing

Australian politician admits to sending text saying ‘my job is boring’ during a hearing

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Mark Parton defends sending text message but denies he sent it to a sex worker, saying he is a ‘multi-tasker from hell’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian politician has admitted sending a text message that read “fuck, my job is boring” during a parliamentary hearing , but denied an allegation that he sent it to a sex worker.Mark Parton, the leader of the oppos...

Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination

Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination

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Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former student sports star has denied in a Sydney court that he “fabricated” indecent assault allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones after he lost his police job and fell on “extremely hard...