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A Taiwanese man has been jailed for more than 12 years for trafficking cocaine into Hong Kong seven years ago – a case that marks an embattled judge’s final public appearance as a member of the bench. Judge Wilson Chan Ka-shun delivered the sentence at the High Court on Thursday, his last working day after he was told to retire early in light of public concern sparked by his repeated judicial plag...
Environmental groups renew calls for windfall tax to support households following Q2 earnings rise to $9.84bn Shell more than doubled its profit in its second quarter of the year, as Europe’s biggest oil and gas company reaped the benefits from the jump in oil and gas prices triggered by war in the Middle East.The FTSE 100 company’s net profit hit $9.84bn (£7.4bn) in the three months ended in June...
Mitch Winehouse "knowingly and deliberately" made unfounded allegations against two of Amy Winehouse's friends, according to the judge.
Migrants including families with children board an overloaded boat in Gravelines, northern France, attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK.
The 1951 UN Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary this week but is facing anti-migration sentiment in the West.
Huge missile and drone attack on Ukraine as Poland’s Tusk prepares to travel to impact site discovered in east of countryAt least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in another night of heavy Russian attacks on Ukraine, with neighbouring Poland also investigating an reported airspace violation and explosion on its territory.Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones against targets in Ukraine...
A large anchorage area off the coast of Malaysia is a major marketplace for sanctioned oil.
Document believed to be from 19th century details recipe using Bolivian coca leaves, kola nuts and wineAn Italian friar has unearthed a document from the pharmacy archives of an ancient convent in Florence describing a medicinal potion made from Bolivian coca leaves and kola nuts, prompting suggestions it could have been a precursor to the famous US soft drink, Coca-Cola.Father Manuel Russo, recto...
President Donald Trump has invited 16-year-old California lifeguard Ryder Williams and his family to the White House after the teenager rescued a young boy from powerful waves at Seabright State Beach. Trump said Williams deserves a high civilian honour for his bravery. The dramatic rescue, captured on video, has drawn widespread praise from officials, witnesses and social media users, with many c...
A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary.
A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary.
Soldiers and emergency teams search badly damaged shopping centre, paper mill and homes for survivorsThe death toll from the powerful earthquake that hit Japan on Tuesday has risen to 30, as the search for survivors trapped in a badly damaged shopping centre, paper mill and collapsed homes across the south-west of the country continues.The 6.8-magnitude quake, which struck Kumamoto prefecture on t...
熊本県は、ショッピングセンター「イオンモール熊本」で救助中だった1人の死亡が確認されたと発表しました。県によりますと、これで今回の地震で県内ではあわせて18人が死亡し、6人が心肺停止、少なくとも1人が安否不明となっているということです。熊本県は午後の対策本部会議を午後4時から開いています。
熊本県は、ショッピングセンター「イオンモール熊本」で救助中だった1人の死亡が確認されたと発表しました。県によりますと、これで今回の地震で県内ではあわせて18人が死亡し、6人が心肺停止、少なくとも1人が安否不明となっているということです。熊本県は午後の対策本部会議を午後4時から開く予定です。
Russia launched a deadly wave of missiles and drones across Ukraine, while an unidentified object believed to be a missile entered Polish airspace before disappearing from radar.
Russia launched a deadly wave of missiles and drones across Ukraine, while an unidentified object believed to be a missile entered Polish airspace before disappearing from radar.
Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami after Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain, which led to retirement rumours.
Over 220 firefighters are battling a wildfire in southern Crete, whilst strong winds are hampering aerial water drops. The funerals of the two firefighters who lost their lives Wednesday are taking place on Thursday. In Plomari on Lesbos, the fires are continuing to flare up.
Over 220 firefighters are battling a blaze in southern Crete, whilst strong winds are hampering aerial water drops. The funerals of the two firefighters who lost their lives yesterday are taking place on Thursday. In Plomari, Lesbos, the fires are continuing to flare up.
China’s top leadership has made party governance the focus of a coming key conclave, signalling the significance of a clean record in the selection process ahead of next year’s national congress. The Politburo, China’s top decision-making body, announced on Thursday that the fifth plenary session of the Communist Party’s 20th Central Committee would be held in October, state news agency Xinhua rep...
China’s top leaders will gather in Beijing in October for their most important meeting ahead of next year’s Communist Party congress, when a major reshuffle is expected and Xi Jinping is due to begin a fourth term as leader. After a meeting of the Politburo on Thursday, the nation’s top decision-making body said the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee would be held in October, stat...
Therme Vals situated in the Swiss Alps, was designed by Peter Zumthor in 1996. This structure hides within the rugged mountain landscape, using 60,000 local stone slabs. Visitors experience a cave-like atmosphere through dark passages and varied stone textures. This design respects the mountain ecosystem while providing a unique human experience.
It’s been a rough five years for the world’s biggest movie franchise. The MCU has delivered more misses than hits in its post-'Endgame' era, and now relies on everyone's favourite wall-crawler to save the day.
WNBA basketball team Seattle Storm apologize after co-owner berates girls with 'thank you' sign for Sophie Cunningham.
Artist Michael Zavros says he was inspired by a deep respect for Alex Ryvchin’s leadership, as well as an uncanny likeness between the two menAn artist’s portrayal of a Jewish leader produced just weeks after the Bondi massacre has won the Archibald people’s choice category.Michael Zavros won the $5,000 prize for his portrait of Alex Ryvchin, the co-head of the Executive Council of Australian Jewr...
Pakistan's military has strongly denied reports of facilitating Chinese weapons transit to Iran. These claims emerged amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. The Pakistani army dismissed all such speculations as baseless and untrue. This situation highlights Pakistan's careful balancing act between China and Washington. The denial comes after reports suggested Iran would rece...
A French student has been fined in Singapore for licking a straw from a juice vending machine and putting it back in what lawyers described as a social media stunt
