奈良 明日香村役場 世界遺産登録から一夜明け 垂れ幕掲げ祝う
奈良県の飛鳥時代の遺跡群「飛鳥・藤原の宮都」が世界文化遺産に登録されたことを受け、関係する多くの遺跡がある明日香村では27日朝、職員らが役場内に垂れ幕を掲げて登録を祝いました。
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HKU president Xiang Zhang to step down in 2028 at end of second 5-year term
The University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang has announced that he will be stepping down in 2028 after completing a second five-year term, according to an email seen by the South China Morning Post. In the email, sent to the university community in the early hours of Monday, Zhang described the past eight years spent working to elevate HKU’s academic standing as “a...
Massive iceberg capsizes off the coast of Greenland
A massive iceberg capsized off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland flipping with force to reveal its jagged underside.
Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
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【ライブ配信】福岡県議会 “金銭授受” 証言した議員らが会見
福岡県議会の正副議長ポストをめぐり、金銭授受があったと指摘されている問題で、議長に就任する前に自民党県議団の幹部に1800万円以上を提供したと証言した吉松源昭議員が、27日午前11時から福岡県庁で記者会見を行っています。吉松議員は、金銭を要求された際に録音したとする音声データの鑑定結果について明らかにする見通しです。また、会見には、副議長に就任する前に自民党県議団の幹部に825万円を提供したと文書で説明していた江藤秀之議員も出席する見通しです。
Indonesia central bank governor Warjiyo steps down in surprise exit
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has stepped down from his role, Indonesia’s State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi said on Monday, a surprise move analysts said could rattle investors worried about the central bank’s independence and the country’s fiscal management. President Prabowo Subianto has accepted Warjiyo’s resignation, the minister said ahead of the opening of financial markets i...
Black Lake CEO’s strategy to sell AI solutions to factories: turn to food couriers
When Zhou Yuxiang, founder and CEO of Shanghai-headquartered Black Lake Technologies, wanted to sell his artificial intelligence (AI) automation solutions to millions of family-run factories across China, he came up with an unconventional strategy: hiring food delivery workers to make sales. His entire sales team, hired from various industrial cities, survived a gruelling five-day boot camp on art...
From fungus to fashion: Chinese scientists develop sustainable ‘living textiles’
Chinese scientists have developed a way to create clothing and textiles from a fungus that can self-clean and regenerate. The fabric can also be customised – for example to add colour or protect the wearer from ultraviolet (UV) rays – with the help of other microorganisms, according to a study published on Friday. A persistent challenge for engineered living materials (ELMs) has been scaling up mi...
Ebola infections in DR Congo surge to 3,200, with 1,405 deaths
Cases surged by 1,000 in just just 10 days as outbreak continues to spread across five provinces.
Watch: Scaffolding tumbles from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.
Watch: Scaffolding ripped from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.
China’s CXMT soars 466% on debut as DRAM maker becomes most valuable mainland-listed firm
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, saw its shares close up 466 per cent on their Shanghai trading debut, giving the company a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan (US$484.6 billion), making it mainland China’s most valuable onshore listing. The semiconductor champion’s Monday debut saw unprecedented trading volume, with t...
CXMT shares rise 472% as DRAM maker becomes largest China-listed firm by total market cap
Shares of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, rose 472 per cent on their Shanghai trading debut, giving the company a market capitalisation of 3.31 trillion yuan (US$489 billion). The Hefei-based company opened at 49.50 yuan on the Star Market on Monday morning, compared with its initial public offering (IPO) price of 8.66 yuan. ...
China’s CXMT shares rise 472% on Star Market debut, valuing DRAM maker at US$489 billion
Shares of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, rose 472 per cent on their Shanghai trading debut, giving the company a market capitalisation of 3.31 trillion yuan (US$489 billion). The Hefei-based company opened at 49.50 yuan on the Star Market on Monday morning, compared with its initial public offering (IPO) price of 8.66 yuan. ...
Israeli ex-army chief emerges as main rival to Netanyahu ahead of general election
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel prepares to vote in a fiercely contested general election on October 27. Eisenkot's campaign is built around a 10-point platform that he says will restore Israel's security, unity and democratic institutions.
Israel's ex-army chief Eisenkot emerges as main rival to Netanyahu in upcoming general election
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel prepares to vote in a fiercely contested general election on October 27. Eisenkot's campaign is built around a 10-point platform that he says will restore Israel's security, unity and democratic institutions.
Ex-army chief emerges as main rival to Netanyahu in upcoming Israel general election
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel prepares to vote in a fiercely contested general election on October 27. Eisenkot's campaign is built around a 10-point platform that he says will restore Israel's security, unity and democratic institutions.
Australia news live: NSW corruption inquiry hears of lengths allegedly gone to by witnesses to avoid scrutiny
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat you need to know about today’s AusAlert testIt’s also well worth watching this video of Guardian Australia’s community affairs reporter Adeshola Ore’s interview with Barnaby Joyce about Armidale’s refugee resettlement program and One Nation’s policy positions on immigration.One Nation’s policy is that immigra...
Lebanese return to homes of rubble left by Israel in so-called pilot zones
Lebanon's army has accused Israel of bulldozing homes and hindering its efforts to escort residents to 'pilot zones'.
Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
【ライブ予定】福岡県議会 “金銭授受” 証言した議員らが会見
福岡県議会の正副議長ポストをめぐり、金銭授受があったと指摘されている問題で、議長に就任する前に自民党県議団の幹部に1800万円以上を提供したと証言した吉松源昭議員が、27日午前11時から福岡県庁で記者会見を行います。吉松議員は、金銭を要求された際に録音したとする音声データの鑑定結果について明らかにする見通しです。また、会見には、副議長に就任する前に自民党県議団の幹部に825万円を提供したと文書で説明していた江藤秀之議員も出席する見通しです。
Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled
Eighty per cent of success is showing up, as they say. So, all but one of Hong Kong’s 89 legislators joining a week-long “national affairs study visit” to Beijing made a good impression. Lawmaker Stanley Ng Chau-pei called it a “groundbreaking opportunity” for legislators to study and deepen their understanding of national conditions. Showing up eager to learn and to better grasp how Hong Kong can...
Oil prices top of mind at the Calgary Stampede rodeo
The Calgary Stampede is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world. And with Alberta holding the fourth-largest proven oil reserve in the world, high oil prices are playing a part in the show. Ian Lee reports.
2-day pause in Iran strikes linked to progress in diplomatic talks, sources say
The current two-day pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran comes after nearly two straight weeks of intense fighting and is directly linked to progress in diplomatic efforts, sources confirm to CBS News. At the same time, there are growing concerns that the U.S. is running low on crucial munitions. Charlie D'Agata reports.
What to know about the Berlin Pride attack and the suspect killed by police
One woman was killed and at least 29 others were hurt when prosecutors say 21-year-old Abdul Ballout allegedly drove a rented van into crowds celebrating Berlin Pride on Saturday. On Sunday, police shot and killed Ballout after they say he charged at officers with a bladed weapon. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
佐賀 伊万里の住宅で火事 子ども2人含む4人死亡 住人の家族か
27日朝、佐賀県伊万里市の住宅で火事があり、4人がいずれも意識不明の状態で搬送されましたが、まもなく死亡しました。警察は、死亡したのはこの家に住む小学生の女の子2人を含む家族とみて身元の確認を進めています。
Ex-China security guard gets into top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD
A former security guard from northeastern China has successfully secured a spot in a postgraduate programme at the prestigious Tsinghua University after an impressive eight attempts and is now ambitiously pursuing a PhD at Harvard. Yang Xiao, 31, hailing from Shenyang in Liaoning province, has harboured the dream of attending Tsinghua since childhood, as reported by the mainland media outlet Jiupa...
Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD
A former security guard from northeastern China has successfully secured a spot in a postgraduate programme at the prestigious Tsinghua University after an impressive eight attempts and is now ambitiously pursuing a PhD at Harvard. Yang Xiao, 31, hailing from Shenyang in Liaoning province, has harboured the dream of attending Tsinghua since childhood, as reported by the mainland media outlet Jiupa...
Australia news live: landmark Icac inquiry into corruption allegations in NSW Liberals begins
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat you need to know about today’s AusAlert testIt’s also well worth watching this video of Guardian Australia’s community affairs reporter Adeshola Ore’s interview with Barnaby Joyce about Armidale’s refugee resettlement program and One Nation’s policy positions on immigration.One Nation’s policy is that immigra...