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Sergio Furnari said he thought the lifesize sculpture – which no one commissioned – would raise ‘millions’ of dollarsA New York sculptor has been left furious after spending $100,000 of his own money to build a lifesize statue of Charlie Kirk, only to find that no one wants to buy it.Sergio Furnari, originally from Italy, had hoped the statue of the deceased far-right activist, which he intends to...
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As China is ending tax exemptions that helped fuel the rise of its electric-vehicle (EV) and solar industries, analysts said it could add to the cost of producing an EV and put pressure on manufacturers, as Beijing steps up efforts to curb overcapacity and price wars. The levy could add about 1,000 yuan (US$147) to the cost of producing an EV, analysts estimated – a modest increase per car, but a ...
Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending trading hours to align with moves by global peers and sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international financial centre. HKEX and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) confirmed that they were discussing the matter, but did not give details. The discussion was in an early stage and options included extendi...
A girl in China, who was recently admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University with an extremely high score on the national university entrance exam, has gone viral on social media after it emerged that her parents had never sent her to after-school tutoring classes, choosing instead to provide a relaxed home environment. Xu Yifang graduated from Xuchang High School in central China’s Henan pro...
Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue Bridge, built in 1697, remains in continuous use. This stone arch structure is the oldest surviving roadway bridge still carrying vehicles. It served as a vital link for colonial travel and witnessed revolutionary events. The bridge has been widened and modified over centuries to accommodate modern transport. Designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark...
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS Hong Kong) celebrates the remarkable achievement of 2026 cohort in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This year, 2 students obtained a perfect score of 45 points; 2 students and 4 students achieved 44 points and 43 points respectively. Apart from the ...
Former state legislator in strong position to become Democratic candidate after several appointments drop out over the weekend In other news, the Trump administration has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the US.The Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) was established in 1996...
An amateur astronomer found a circular depression on a map. Scientists investigated and confirmed it as a meteorite impact crater. This ancient crater is approximately 390 million years old. The discovery adds Uhackatik to Canada's list of impact structures. Modern tools enable everyday people to contribute to scientific understanding.
More than 10,000 protesters braved tear gas and baton charges in their largest challenge yet to PM Modi's government.
Hong Kong customs officers arrested more than a dozen people and seized counterfeit merchandise worth over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) during the World Cup period, with authorities warning of a rise in young people seeking to make “quick money” from selling such items. The Customs and Excise Department said on Monday that it had detected 50 infringements during an eight-week operation from Ma...
Britain's incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, has signalled that he will be focusing on cost-of-living and other domestic issues. He will outline the detail of the direction his premiership will take on July 20 during his first speech at 10 Downing Street. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi tells us more on what to expect.
Scientists have developed a new method to predict solar cycle strength. This approach identifies a precise point where extreme space weather abruptly ceases. Researchers can now forecast the next solar cycle's activity up to seven years in advance. Early predictions suggest Solar Cycle 26 may be moderate in strength. Further refinement of these forecasts will occur in approximately two years.
20日未明、奈良県香芝市の西名阪自動車道で軽自動車どうしが正面衝突して2人が死亡し、1人が大けがをしました。事故の直前に5キロほど離れた料金所でUターンして逆走する車が目撃されており、警察はどちらかの車が逆走を続けた末に事故が起きたとみて、詳しい状況を調べています。
Turkiye's expanding military ties in eastern Libya raise new questions about regional security and Egypt's red lines.
From fake clips of Norway's Erling Haaland to fabricated images used to allege that Argentina rigged the tournament, misinformation spread alongside some of the 2026 World Cup’s biggest matches.
Ukraine's latest attack follows a weekend of escalating exchanges between the two sides, with Russia targeting Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Sunday and Ukraine hitting warehouses outside of Moscow on Saturday.
Gazan amputee football players recreate the World Cup final in Gaza City, wearing Spain and Argentina shirts in a symbolic match.
China and the United States have stayed in contact about exchanges between their leaders this year, Beijing said just hours after America’s top diplomat downplayed the possibility that allegations of Chinese meddling in US elections would derail high-level engagement. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday that the Chinese and American sides had “maintained communication regard...
China and the US have stayed in communication on leader exchanges this year, Beijing said on Monday, hours after America’s top diplomat downplayed whether Donald Trump’s accusation of Chinese election meddling would derail high-level engagement. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Monday said the Chinese and American sides had “maintained communication regarding the arrangements for the...
サッカーワールドカップ北中米大会は決勝が行われ、スペインが延長戦のすえ、アルゼンチンに1対0で勝って4大会ぶり2回目の優勝を果たしました。アルゼンチンは試合終盤にチャンスを作ったものの見せ場は限られ、史上3チーム目の大会連覇はなりませんでした。記事後半では、試合のデータや、詳しい経過もお伝えしています。
ことし3月、三重県の新名神高速道路で大型トラックの運転手がスマートフォンの画面を脇見して車両3台に追突し、6人が死亡した事故で、単身赴任先から帰省する途中に巻き込まれて亡くなった男性の遺族が初めて取材に応じ、事故に対する憤りの気持ちを涙ながらに語りました。
US military confirms third service member killed in current round of fighting as price of oil passes $90 a barrel, deepening energy crisisMiddle East crisis live: follow latest updatesThe US expanded its aerial offensive against Iran on Monday, hitting a city hosting a nuclear power plant, while Iran responded with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait as diplomats insisted talks were ongoing.Iranian medi...
Indian police beat ‘Cockroach’ march protesters
Spanish footballer Nico Williams honored his mother after Euro 2024 victory. He gave his medal to her, recognizing her difficult journey. His mother escaped death and crossed the Sahara Desert from Ghana to Spain. This arduous migration paved the way for his and his brother's careers. Williams highlighted his mother's sacrifice as more deserving than his own athletic achievement.
Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s 59th prime minister, following the sudden downfall of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet with former chess champion Judit Polgar on Monday to ask her if she will serve as the country's next president. Hungarian lawmakers last week passed an amendment removing the current president from office after Magyar accused him of being a "puppet" of former prime minister Viktor Orban.
A third US soldier has died, this time in Iraq, during what US Central Command called the "controlled detonation" of a downed Iranian drone. It brings the number of US soldiers killed in fighting to 17. This comes as the war in Iran expands following the fallout of a 60-day ceasefire in early July.
