French music producer Kavinsky, known for Drive soundtrack hit Nightcall, dies aged 50
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French music producer Kavinsky, known for Drive soundtrack hit Nightcall, dies aged 50

French authorities investigate death of musician who performed at Paris Olympics, but say ‘no suspicious elements’ at playThe French electronic musician Kavinsky, known for the song Nightcall which achieved iconic status after its inclusion in the Ryan Gosling film Drive, has died aged 50.A police source speaking to French newspaper Le Figaro indicated that the suspected cause of death was a strok...

【地震情報】熊本県熊本地方で震度4 津波の心配なし

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29日午後8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。震源地は有明海で震源の深さは10キロ、地震の規模を示すマグニチュードは4.2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4が、熊本市西区。▼震度3が、熊本市東区、熊本市南区、熊本市北区、熊本県玉名市、熊本県山鹿市、熊本県合志市、熊本県和水町、熊本県大津町。

【地震速報】熊本県熊本地方で震度4 津波の心配なし

NHK World •

29日午後8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。震源地は有明海で震源の深さは10キロ、地震の規模を示すマグニチュードは4.2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4が、熊本市西区。▼震度3が、熊本市東区、熊本市南区、熊本市北区、熊本県玉名市、熊本県山鹿市、熊本県合志市、熊本県和水町、熊本県大津町。

【地震速報】熊本県熊本地方で震度4

NHK World •

29日午後8時47分ごろ地震がありました。現在、震度3以上が観測されている地域は以下のとおりです。震度4が、熊本県熊本地方。今後の情報に注意してください。

Fauci faces Republican questions over Covid pandemic origins – US politics live

Fauci faces Republican questions over Covid pandemic origins – US politics live

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Veteran medical adviser on the Hill, with questions likely on disputed ‘lab leak’ theory; scientists say Fauci is being subjected to ‘vilification and harassment’Sign up for US Breaking News emailFormer president Joe Biden’s presidential pardon does not cover Anthony Fauci’s awaited hearing at Capitol Hill, the House Oversight Committee chairman has said.Republican James Comer told Fox News Digita...

Google makes Gemini Spark AI agent available to Hongkongers as it lowers geofences

Google makes Gemini Spark AI agent available to Hongkongers as it lowers geofences

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Google on Wednesday launched its artificial intelligence agent Gemini Spark in the Hong Kong market, giving local users direct access to a smart assistant to manage complex digital workflows. The launch came months after the American tech giant’s decision in March to lift regional geofences for generative AI services, starting with the Gemini chatbot. Hong Kong users can now access Gemini without ...

Malaysia clamps down on social media-fuelled hiking risks

Malaysia clamps down on social media-fuelled hiking risks

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Malaysia is tightening controls on high-risk hiking routes after officials linked a growing rescue burden to poor preparation, unauthorised trails and social media-driven summit attempts. The push is aimed partly at curbing gruelling “compressed hikes”, in which climbers try to complete long or technically demanding routes within a single day, often combining an ascent and descent that would usual...

Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England

Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England

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Exclusive: British garden staple becomes plant most frequently reported as suffering in heat, charity reportsWith their lush foliage and blooms which turn pink, purple or blue depending on the soil, hydrangeas are a firm favourite in Britain.The shrubs bloom throughout summer and have historically thrived in the mild, damp British climate. But hotter summers and heatwaves such as the one hitting p...

Heatwaves putting hydrangeas at risk in south of England, RHS warns

Heatwaves putting hydrangeas at risk in south of England, RHS warns

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Exclusive: British garden staple becomes most frequently reported plant for hot weather problems, charity reportsWith their lush foliage and blooms which turn pink, purple or blue depending on the soil, hydrangeas are a firm favourite in Britain.The shrubs bloom throughout summer and have historically thrived in the mild, damp British climate. But hotter summers and heatwaves such as the one hitti...