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30日午後10時47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。震源地は熊本県熊本地方で震源の深さは20キロ、地震の規模を示すマグニチュードは4.8と推定されます。

‘Reform are up to their neck in sleaze and dodgy money’; Labour hit out after Cottrell revelations – politics live

‘Reform are up to their neck in sleaze and dodgy money’; Labour hit out after Cottrell revelations – politics live

The Guardian •

The Labour party released a statement after Robert Jenrick tried to minimise the latest revelations about donations to ReformQ: [From ITV’s Romilly Weeks] You say that Reform UK followed all the rules in relation to donations. But why did George Cottrell give $2m to his mother shortly before she made substantial donations to the party?Jenrick said Reform was certain all the rules were followed. An...

Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts

Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts

The Guardian •

Laptops, phones and documents seized as information commissioner acts on messages about mis-selling scandalLaptops, mobile phones and documents have been seized after officials carried out search warrants in a crackdown on claims companies plaguing people with spam text messages about the car finance mis-selling scandal.On Wednesday the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) executed warrant...

Crackdown on claims companies sending spam car finance texts

Crackdown on claims companies sending spam car finance texts

The Guardian •

Officials raided homes and businesses and seized laptops, phones and paperwork in clampdown on nuisance firmsLaptops, mobile phones and documents have been seized after officials carried out search warrants in a crackdown on claims companies plaguing people with spam text messages about the car finance mis-selling scandal.On Wednesday the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) executed warra...

China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for Americans

China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for Americans

SCMP •

The fallout from Washington’s fresh import ban on foreign robots appears poised to disrupt the American living room, threatening to lock out market-dominating Chinese smart vacuums. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced “advanced robotic devices” to its so-called Covered List on Tuesday, blocking new models from obtaining the equipment authorisation required for US imp...

Could US subterranean warfare be a future threat to China’s military defences?

Could US subterranean warfare be a future threat to China’s military defences?

SCMP •

The United States could be developing underground warfare powers and China should guard against the potential threat to its national security, Chinese think tanks have warned. As drones and precision-guided weapons increasingly dominate ground combat in conflicts, military theorists are exploring the strategic potential of subterranean space as a possible dimension of future warfare. Palmer Luckey...

Hong Kong must add specialised services to tackle rising youth suicides, NGO says

Hong Kong must add specialised services to tackle rising youth suicides, NGO says

SCMP •

Hong Kong should integrate specialised intervention services into its youth suicide response strategy, an NGO has said, as the number of minors taking their own lives reached a 10-year high in 2025. Citing the coroners’ report, the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong said on Thursday that 1,019 suicides were recorded last year, equivalent to 13.57 per 100,000 population. This was down from the 10-year...

Holiday park evacuated as 90 firefighters tackle Suffolk heath wildfire

Holiday park evacuated as 90 firefighters tackle Suffolk heath wildfire

The Guardian •

Major incident declared, Sizewell B power station closely monitoring blaze and RSPB nature reserve closed to visitorsA holiday park with about 200 caravans has been evacuated after a wildfire broke out on the Suffolk coast, and the nearby Sizewell B nuclear power station has said it is closely monitoring the blaze.A major incident has been declared as firefighters battle a large heathland fire at ...

Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study finds

Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study finds

SCMP •

Parts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters, a study by the Hong Kong Red Cross has found, with the charity urging the government to take climate resilience planning into account in developing the area. A report released by the charity on Thursday also said that more than 50 per cent of the city faced high-risk threats from two or three types of hazards, such as ...

Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment

Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment

The Guardian •

Democrat Kaohly Her, Minnesota’s city’s first female mayor, allegedly sent inappropriate messages to employeesThe first female mayor of St Paul, Kaohly Her, is reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment following a complaint filed by the Minnesota city’s police chief.City leaders have contracted an outside law firm to conduct an independent inquiry into the allegations that Her, a Democr...

In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying...

In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying...

Times of India •

Kent County Council intends to extract stone from Oaken Wood, an ancient woodland rich in rare flora and fauna. Detractors express deep concern over the irreversible damage to this precious ecosystem in the pursuit of building materials. The removal of soil won't bring back what is lost. A public consultation is set to determine the future of this plan, weighing community opinions heavily before f...

US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in second quarter as inflation tops Fed target

US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in second quarter as inflation tops Fed target

The Guardian •

Consumer spending remained resilient even as policymakers kept interest rates on holdThe US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose. And the Federal Reserve’s favored measure of inflation grew more slowly last month, but remained above the central bank’s 2% target.The commerce department reported on Thursday t...

California woman bitten by rattlesnake taken to hospital by husband after three 911 calls fail

California woman bitten by rattlesnake taken to hospital by husband after three 911 calls fail

Times of India •

A Californian woman experienced a rattlesnake bite during her gardening routine, highlighting the perils of nature. Unfortunately, her attempts to reach out for help via 911 were met with failure, prompting her husband to drive her to the nearest hospital swiftly. Experts reveal an increase in venomous snake incidents statewide, urging the public to stay composed and obtain timely medical care in ...