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Quote of the day by John Stuart Mill: 'A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury'
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Quote of the day by John Stuart Mill: 'A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury'

Philosopher John Stuart Mill emphasized the importance of accountability for both actions and inaction. He argued that choosing not to intervene in situations that could prevent harm carries its own set of responsibilities. This principle is particularly relevant in instances of bullying, corruption, or injustice, where those with authority must acknowledge their complicity. Mill's insightful quot...

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New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’
The Guardian •

New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’

Residents warn project could worsen gambling addiction and raise rents, while developers promise jobsOn Main Street in Flushing’s Chinatown, shoppers weave between fruit stands, restaurants and family-run businesses that have served the New York City neighborhood for decades. But behind the bustle, many residents fear the working-class immigrant community is under threat from an $8bn casino develo...

Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse
The Guardian •

Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse

Exclusive: Hampshire police data reveals 22 of 37 detained had been accused or convicted of intimate partner violenceMost people arrested during violent protests after the sentencing of Henry Nowak’s murderer had previously been reported to the police for domestic abuse, the Guardian can disclose.Data released by Hampshire police under freedom of information laws shows that 22 of 37 people (59%) d...

Is China building a new type of attack submarine? Satellite images hint at stealth gains
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Is China building a new type of attack submarine? Satellite images hint at stealth gains

China may be developing a new class of nuclear-powered attack submarine with improved range and stealth, according to analysis based on recent satellite imagery. The images, captured at Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard, show what analysts believe is a previously unidentified submarine featuring a dramatically reduced sail compared with existing Type 093 attack submarines – a design they say could impr...

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1,800-year-old Roman camp linked to Marcus Aurelius found in Slovakia

1,800-year-old Roman camp linked to Marcus Aurelius found in Slovakia

Times of India •

Archaeologists have discovered an approximately 1,800-year-old Roman military camp in southwestern Slovakia that may have been used by Emperor Marcus Aurelius' army during the Marcomannic Wars. The site contains skeletons believed to be Roman soldiers buried in shallow graves, ditches and wells, along with weapons, armour, coins and military sandals. Researchers say the rare discovery could provid...

Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls

Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls

The Guardian •

As overseas holiday travel peaks, Lib Dems call on PM to push for suspension of ‘bungled, malfunctioning’ systemAndy Burnham has been urged to lobby EU leaders directly to suspend the new entry-exit system, EES, as the peak weekend for overseas holidays begins.About 2.2 million British holidaymakers are expected to head abroad between Friday and Monday, the majority to Europe, with all schools in ...

Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive new border controls

Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive new border controls

The Guardian •

As overseas holiday travel peaks, Lib Dems call on PM to push for suspension of ‘bungled, malfunctioning’ systemAndy Burnham has been urged to lobby EU leaders directly to suspend the new entry-exit system, EES, as the peak weekend for overseas holidays begins.About 2.2 million British holidaymakers are expected to head abroad between Friday and Monday, the majority to Europe, with all schools in ...

Masked men invading and taking Amazon communities ‘hostage’ in organised crime surge, say local leaders

Masked men invading and taking Amazon communities ‘hostage’ in organised crime surge, say local leaders

The Guardian •

Delegation sent to Brasília after gunmen from organised crime group enter homes in western AmazonIndigenous leaders on the Brazilian-Peruvian border have said their communities are being “taken hostage” by organised crime groups who are running rampant across the region, destroying rainforest, building roads and trafficking drugs.Earlier this month, masked men armed with semi-automatic weapons ent...

Gangs taking villages on Brazil-Peru border ‘hostage’, say Indigenous leaders

Gangs taking villages on Brazil-Peru border ‘hostage’, say Indigenous leaders

The Guardian •

Delegation sent to Brasília after gunmen from organised crime group enter homes in western Amazon ForestIndigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border say their communities are being “taken hostage” by organised crime groups who are running rampant across the region, destroying Amazon Forest, building roads and trafficking drugs.Earlier this month, masked men armed with semi-automatic weapons entere...

愛媛 いよぎんHDと愛媛銀行が経営統合に向けて基本合意

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愛媛県の「伊予銀行」を傘下に持つ「いよぎんホールディングス」と、「愛媛銀行」は、24日に松山市で会見を開き、経営統合に向けた協議を進めることで基本合意したと発表しました。人口減少や、金利のある世界で預金や取引先を獲得するための競争が激しくなる中、地域での金融サービスを強化するねらいがあるということです。

Trump’s latest tariffs put UK at disadvantage to EU, say experts

Trump’s latest tariffs put UK at disadvantage to EU, say experts

The Guardian •

While overall levy for UK is unchanged, sectors not covered by Turnberry deal face tougher competitionBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s latest round of tariffs has put UK businesses at a disadvantage against the EU even though the overall tariff for British goods has not changed, experts have said.In the levies, announced late on Thursday and said to be aimed against countries that enga...

新潟 新発田市付近と聖籠町付近で記録的な大雨 災害の危険迫る

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気象庁によりますと、レーダーによる解析で、新潟県の新発田市付近と聖籠町付近では、いずれも午後7時半までの1時間におよそ100ミリの猛烈な雨が降ったとみられます。災害の危険が迫っていることから、気象庁は「記録的短時間大雨」の気象防災速報を発表し、安全を確保するよう呼びかけています。

Taxi driver denies deliberately ramming car into crowd in HK$8.4m injury lawsuit

Taxi driver denies deliberately ramming car into crowd in HK$8.4m injury lawsuit

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A Hong Kong taxi driver contesting an HK$8.4 million (US$1.07 million) personal injury lawsuit has denied deliberately ramming his car into a crowd during the 2019 anti-government protests, insisting he lost control of the vehicle after being assaulted by vigilantes. Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen took the witness stand on Friday to defend against the claim by Park Hoi-lam, who suffered serious injuries i...

Tencent fires WeChat manager after 7-figure bonus leaks online, sparks uproar

Tencent fires WeChat manager after 7-figure bonus leaks online, sparks uproar

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Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings has fired a manager at its WeChat division after details of his multimillion-yuan bonus package leaked online, sparking animated discussion across social media. The employee, surnamed Ye, was dismissed for passing sensitive corporate information to external parties, which caused a “severe negative impact both inside and outside the company”, according to an inte...

India ‘cockroach’ activist ends hunger strike after 26 days as protests spread

India ‘cockroach’ activist ends hunger strike after 26 days as protests spread

The Guardian •

Sonam Wangchuk halts strike after receiving assurances parliament will address protesters’ concerns about exam systemThe Indian “cockroach” activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over an exam paper scandal that has spiralled into a wide-ranging, youth-led wave of demonstrations against Narendra Modi’s government.Supporters, meanwhile, have called a nationwide day of protest on Fr...