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Australia news live: Greens senator brands Pauline Hanson a ‘political coward’ over press conference bans; Hunter Valley mine pauses operations after worker dies
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Australia news live: Greens senator brands Pauline Hanson a ‘political coward’ over press conference bans; Hunter Valley mine pauses operations after worker dies

Follow today’s news liveAngus Taylor and Anthony Albanese on leave this weekThe opposition leader, Angus Taylor, is on leave for most of this week, his office has announced, with the deputy leader, Jane Hume, acting in his stead.NSWRL owes a massive debt of gratitude to Laurie for the service he has given to his state as both a player and a coach.He has also led NSW to arguably two of the greatest...

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羽田空港 荷物預け入れ締め切りを出発30分前に 出発の遅れ対策

羽田空港を発着する国内線の空の便で出発の遅れが増えるなど定時運航が課題となっています。こうした中、9月から全日空や日本航空など各社が、羽田空港で乗客が荷物を預ける際の締め切り時刻を10分前倒しして出発時刻の30分前に早めることになりました。

Only three Hawaiian producers meet US's organic honey standards; study suggests rule review
Times of India •

Only three Hawaiian producers meet US's organic honey standards; study suggests rule review

A new study found that organically managed bee colonies on farms in the northeastern US produced honey with pesticide residue levels comparable to certified organic honey. Researchers say current US organic certification rules may be stricter than necessary, but caution that more studies across different regions are needed before any nationwide policy changes.

Scientists claim the shrinking Pacific Ocean will lead to the formation of a new supercontinent 'Amasia'
Times of India •

Scientists claim the shrinking Pacific Ocean will lead to the formation of a new supercontinent 'Amasia'

The Pacific Ocean, which is the largest ocean on Earth, is gradually shrinking due to the convergence of tectonic plates. Subduction zones around its edges are consuming the ocean floor at a rate faster than new material is formed. Scientists estimate that in 200 to 300 million years, the Pacific could entirely close up, pulling continents together to create a new supercontinent.

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Most Indians ‘not happy’ with way Modi handled exam scandals that sparked protests: poll

Most Indians ‘not happy’ with way Modi handled exam scandals that sparked protests: poll

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Most Indians are unhappy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over its handling of exam scandals that touched off student protests across the country, according to a nationwide survey by one of the country’s largest pollsters. Just over half of Indian adults polled by CVoter last week said they were “not happy” with the government’s handling of recent leaks of the country’s medical exam,...

High-altitude variant of China’s C919 jet completes first test flight in Shanghai

High-altitude variant of China’s C919 jet completes first test flight in Shanghai

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China’s first high-altitude variant of the C919 narrowbody jet has completed its maiden test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a step forward in the home-grown aircraft’s challenge to Boeing and Airbus. Derived from the standard C919 platform, the specialised variant features a shortened fuselage and enhanced systems engineered for operations in high-altitude regions, the Co...

High-altitude variant of China’s C919 airliner completes first test flight in Shanghai

High-altitude variant of China’s C919 airliner completes first test flight in Shanghai

SCMP •

China’s first high-altitude variant of the C919 narrowbody jet has completed its maiden test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a step forward in the home-grown aircraft’s challenge to Boeing and Airbus. Derived from the standard C919 platform, the specialised variant features a shortened fuselage and enhanced systems engineered for operations in high-altitude regions, the Co...

A Better Tomorrow at 40: how John Woo blockbuster changed Hong Kong cinema – SCMP archive

A Better Tomorrow at 40: how John Woo blockbuster changed Hong Kong cinema – SCMP archive

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Forty years ago, John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow was released. The action film is considered to be a turning point in Hong Kong cinema with directors like Quentin Tarantino citing it as an inspiration. In this On This Day article, we look at SCMP’s archive coverage of this modern-day classic. A Better Tomorrow was released on August 2, 1986. Due to its popularity, it ran in theatres for 61 days – un...

Singapore battles speed of youth radicalisation as concerns mount

Singapore battles speed of youth radicalisation as concerns mount

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Recent arrests in Singapore of young people who succumbed to extremist ideologies and planned attacks, including school stabbings, have sent a chill across the city state, with authorities noting that the speed of radicalisation has doubled. Over three months this year, three teenagers have been detained, sparking public discussion on school security and whether more can be done to protect student...

AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn merger

AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn merger

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Tie-up would be one of the biggest pharmaceutical deals ever and create the world’s fourth-largest drugmaker Business live – latest updatesBritain’s biggest drugmaker AstraZeneca is in discussions to take over its US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a deal that would create a near-$400bn (£300bn) pharmaceutical group.AstraZeneca, run by longtime chief executive Pascal Soriot, is the second-biggest li...

食料品消費税1％方針 小野寺税調会長に対応一任 自民

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食料品の消費税減税をめぐり、自民党の税制調査会などの合同会議が開かれ、来年4月から2年間、税率を1％に引き下げるなどとした政府の基本方針案について賛否両論が出されましたが、最終的に今後の対応を小野寺税制調査会長に一任しました。

China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads

China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads

SCMP •

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched an smart helmet for food couriers with features enabled by artificial intelligence technology, following similar roll-outs by rivals Alibaba Group Holding and Meituan as they seek to improve rider safety and boost delivery efficiency. The helmet integrates an AI-driven voice assistant with a camera that can “see” the surrounding environment, JD.com’s fo...

‘She is alive’: Myanmar’s Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in first post-coup visit

‘She is alive’: Myanmar’s Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in first post-coup visit

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Myanmar’s detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met the nation’s Red Cross representative on Monday, the president’s office said, the first publicised meeting between her and a foreign official since she was ousted in a 2021 coup. The military deposed Suu Kyi in February 2021, jailing the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering an ongoing civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people ...

Former Hong Kong prison officer jailed for 3 years over brutal attack on inmate

Former Hong Kong prison officer jailed for 3 years over brutal attack on inmate

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A former Hong Kong prison officer has been sentenced to three years in jail for severely wounding an inmate by repeatedly thrusting a stick into the victim’s rectum after the defendant was sprinkled with baby powder during a game of bingo. District Court Judge Frankie Yiu Fun-che on Monday handed down the punishment to Tam Lik-chung, an ex-assistant officer of the Correctional Services Department,...