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Salary growth for Hong Kong degree graduates slowed to a five-year low in 2025, with average annual earnings rising by just 2 per cent and sitting at HK$28,000 (US$3,570) a month as underemployment hit a record high. The University Grants Committee (UGC) released the graduate employment figures for last year on its website on Friday. According to the data, the average annual salary of degree gradu...
Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, turning one of Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval fortresses into an arena for full-contact historical combat.
Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the president's mandate was ended and Fidesz's headquarters raided as part of a corruption probe, but the European Commission appears broadly aligned with a push to dismantle Orbán's political operation.
The Hong Kong Fire Services Department has said paramedics will operate on the “if in doubt, rescue first” principle when determining whether to resuscitate patients in need after the new law on end-of-life directives takes effect next week. Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer Gary Tong Sze-ho of the Fire Services Department said on Friday that rescuers must verify a physical copy of the do-not-atte...
大規模災害の際に首都の代替機能を担う「副首都」構想の関連法は、参議院本会議で採決が行われ、賛成多数で可決・成立しました。
European carmakers like BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz have continued to struggle significantly to roll out commercial robotaxi fleets, unlike Chinese companies, but why?
Mujtaba Hussain, a spokesperson for International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, confirmed a signing ceremony is taking place but said there are no public events scheduled.
Galicia is rolling out AI-powered cameras and satellites to detect wildfires within minutes, hoping to avoid a repeat of last August's devastating wildfire destruction.
Shahabuddin, 76, cited health reasons for leaving two years before his five-year term was meant to expire.
Rightwing provocateur meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who says he expects talks with Donald Trump in Washington next weekVolodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Donald Trump in Washington next week, according to the rightwing US influencer Laura Loomer, amid signs the White House’s traditional hostility towards Ukraine is beginning to crumble.In an interview with Loomer, Ukraine’s president said he is likely to ...
A tornado tore through an industrial site in Batam, Indonesia, ripping roofing from workshop facilities and sending helmeted workers running for cover as weather officials warned that unstable conditions could trigger further sudden storms. The short-lived wind vortex, described locally as a puting beliung, struck VME Process in Tanjung Sengkuang, Batu Ampar, at about 10am on Wednesday, damaging w...
Kyiv’s attacks on Wildberries destroy billions of dollars worth of goods made, sold and bought by everyday RussiansStanding in front of a vast warehouse engulfed in flames outside Moscow, Tatyana Mikhailova watched as her entire stock of 4,000 fur coats, bought months in advance for the winter season, burned.“It’s not just a warehouse that’s burning,” Mikhailova said in a video she shared on Insta...
Kyiv’s attacks on Wildberries, country’s answer to Amazon, destroy goods made, sold, and bought by everyday RussiansStanding in front of a vast warehouse engulfed in flames outside Moscow, Tatyana Mikhailova watched as her entire stock of 4,000 fur coats, bought months in advance for the winter season, burned.“It’s not just a warehouse that’s burning,” Mikhailova said in a video she shared on Inst...
US president faced criticism from Democrats after officials announced tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on more than 80 countriesUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has been accused of using forced labor as “a pretext” to impose a fresh wave of tariffs on dozens of countries, as critics warned of higher prices for Americans.The US president faced swift criticism from Democrats after his o...
US president faced criticism after officials announced tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on more than 80 countriesUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has been accused of using forced labor as “a pretext” to impose a fresh wave of tariffs on dozens of countries, as critics warned of higher prices for Americans.The US president faced swift criticism from Democrats after his officials presen...
Hong Kong’s trade promotion body will set up a new office in Egypt within the next nine months to expand its footprint in Africa, while recalibrating resources for Nordic countries through its European bases as traditional markets face slower growth. Hong Kong Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang said on Friday that the organisation had revamped its corporate structure to better...
Singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty in a London court to affray over an altercation at a London nightclub
前線に向かって湿った空気が流れ込んでいる影響で、関東甲信越や東北では大気の状態が非常に不安定になり、関東では非常に激しい雨が降ったほか、新潟県でも猛烈な雨が降ったとみられ「記録的短時間大雨」の気象防災速報が発表されました。新潟県には「レベル4危険警報」が出されている地域があり、低い土地の浸水や川の氾濫、土砂災害に厳重な警戒が必要です。
Rangers in Uganda’s largest national park are on a mission to translocate 12 endangered Nubian giraffes
A South African court has ordered a halt to impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa
Connor Read, who is married and has two children, was apprehended in June during residency permit interviewA British-born man who has lived in the US since he was nine years old has been held in an ICE detention facility for more than a month and a half under threat of deportation, it has been reported.Connor Read, 29, was taken by ICE agents after he was invited to a green card (residency permit)...
At least 10,000 people have been evacuated following wildfires in the central region of Madrid.
Oprah Winfrey emphasizes the profound impact of gratitude on our fulfillment in life. By centering our attention on what we possess, we cultivate a sense of satisfaction and contentment. In stark contrast, fixating on what's lacking breeds an endless cycle of dissatisfaction. In a world where constant comparison is prevalent, embracing our current situation while striving for future goals nurtures...
Other charges, including assault against Abraham Diaw, dropped as guilty plea averts trialThe R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray after a confrontation at a central London club.The 37-year-old had been facing trial later this year over an allegation he attacked a former friend with a bottle at the Tape private members’ club in Mayfair in 2023. Continue reading...
Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in kitchen appliances and clothing by 2028. When will the EU follow suit?
Recent US trade, tech and visa restrictions targeting China aim to gain leverage ahead of September’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though Chinese analysts warn the aggressive pressure risks souring the high-stakes meeting. The assessment came as the two powers seek to establish a new framework of “constructive strategic stability” in line with the two presidents’ agreement following...
While Argentina faced criticism through World Cup 2026, post-final altercations are now being investigated.
French evacuees using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainland as evacuation also ordered in areas near Spanish capitalOver in France, it’s not just the south-west that gets affected, but the country’s south-east regions are also being hard hit, AFP noted.Dozens of fires flared up and are being fanned by the mistral wind around the historic village of Cotigna...
In an X post from 21 July, Kremlin envoy Kirill alleged that the UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson "sabotaged" peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine in exchange for money, but facts say otherwise.
