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米軍 “海上封鎖再開 警告無視の船攻撃” イランは攻撃で反発

アメリカ軍はイランの港などを出入りする船舶を対象にした海上封鎖を再開し、警告を無視したタンカーを攻撃したと明らかにしました。一方、イラン側は、中東にあるアメリカ軍の基地を攻撃するなど反発していて戦闘終結に向けた協議の再開が見通せない状況が続いています。

Mainland China funds increase stakes in Hong Kong biotech amid surge of licensing deals
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Mainland China funds increase stakes in Hong Kong biotech amid surge of licensing deals

A growing number of mainland Chinese institutional fund managers have built up stakes in Hong Kong-listed biotechnology stocks over the past month, drawn by attractive valuations amid a surge in cross-border licensing deals in the sector. China’s largest mutual fund manager, E Fund Management, has taken a 7 per cent stake in gene-editing biotechnology firm Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals, buying additi...

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北海道~九州 猛烈な暑さの見込み 関東甲信など大雨のおそれ

16日は北海道から九州の各地で気温が上がり、猛烈な暑さとなる見込みで、熱中症対策を徹底してください。一方、湿った空気の影響で関東甲信などでは局地的な大雨のおそれがあり、低い土地の浸水や急な川の増水などに十分注意してください。

給付付き税額控除 2029年度導入で大筋合意 実務者会議

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給付付き税額控除をめぐり、超党派の「国民会議」の実務者会議は「所得に連動したきめ細かな給付」を行う新たな制度を2029年度に導入することで大筋で合意しました。一方、食料品の消費税減税については、来週、議論を再開することになりました。

Tai Po fire: contractor ‘primarily responsible’, government admits it fell short

Tai Po fire: contractor ‘primarily responsible’, government admits it fell short

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An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear concluding remarks from the government on Thursday as the final round of hearings on the tragedy continues. The legal representative for nine residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po will also deliver a concluding statement before the judge-led panel on the second last session of the...

‘Neither contractors nor management fulfilled responsibilities,’ Tai Po fire hearing told

‘Neither contractors nor management fulfilled responsibilities,’ Tai Po fire hearing told

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An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear concluding remarks from the government on Thursday as the final round of hearings on the tragedy continues. The legal representative for nine residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po will also deliver a concluding statement before the judge-led panel on the second last session of the...

Tai Po fire ‘a result of multiple layers of human failure’, hearing told

Tai Po fire ‘a result of multiple layers of human failure’, hearing told

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An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear concluding remarks from the government on Thursday as the final round of hearings on the tragedy continues. The legal representative for nine residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po will also deliver a concluding statement before the judge-led panel on the second last session of the...

ANU denies it ‘lost control’ to a pro-Palestine encampment, royal commission hears

ANU denies it ‘lost control’ to a pro-Palestine encampment, royal commission hears

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Internal safety review at Australian National University found encampment had ‘high’ psychosocial risk ratingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian National University’s acting provost has denied the university “lost control” of its campus to a pro-Palestine encampment, revealing an internal safety review foun...

US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran

US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran

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US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflictThe US has fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, as Tehran came under attack for the first time in this latest round of strikes.The US said on Thursday morning it had disabled an unladen o...

'Mossad or CIA': Vance hints at Epstein link to Israeli intel; admits Trump admin 'screwed up' handling of files

'Mossad or CIA': Vance hints at Epstein link to Israeli intel; admits Trump admin 'screwed up' handling of files

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JD Vance admitted that the Trump administration mishandled the communication surrounding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, blaming much of the confusion on former Attorney General Pam Bondi's public remarks. He also defended Donald Trump against allegations of trying to suppress the documents and suggested that intelligence agencies like Mossad or CIA had connections to Epstein.

'To keep troops at absolute best': US announces annual testosterone screening for service members

'To keep troops at absolute best': US announces annual testosterone screening for service members

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US defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new annual testosterone screening program. This initiative will target military personnel aged thirty and older for better performance. Service members under thirty can volunteer for testing, while therapy remains voluntary. Medical experts note testosterone decline with age, impacting various health aspects, while critics question the policy.

Hongkongers’ new pet peeve over dogs at diners sparks calls for tougher vetting

Hongkongers’ new pet peeve over dogs at diners sparks calls for tougher vetting

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Hong Kong’s introduction of pet-friendly dining in designated restaurants has drawn significant public criticism, leading some lawmakers to call for tighter vetting of licences. Since the scheme began on July 9, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has received about 20 complaints as of Wednesday. The department earlier said most complaints involved minor issues such as leash length and s...

Fears for New Zealand’s native species as first bird flu case emerges

Fears for New Zealand’s native species as first bird flu case emerges

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Minister urges public to report cases of three or more sick or dead birds in a group after brown skua seabird tests positive for H5N1 on Wellington beachThe deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in New Zealand for the first time, sparking alarm that some of the country’s most beloved and vulnerable native birds could be wiped out if it spreads.A single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned...

アルゼンチン 2大会連続決勝へ メッシ2アシスト【詳しく】

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サッカーワールドカップ北中米大会の準決勝、イングランド対アルゼンチンはアルゼンチンが2対1で逆転勝ちし、2大会連続で決勝に進みました。イングランドは60年ぶりの決勝進出はなりませんでした。決勝はスペイン対アルゼンチンで、日本時間20日(月)午前4時から行われる予定です。NHKでは総合やBSプレミアム4Kで中継します。NHK ONEでも配信します。最新情報をお伝えしています。

R Kelly formally appeals to Donald Trump to commute his 31-year prison sentence

R Kelly formally appeals to Donald Trump to commute his 31-year prison sentence

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The R&B singer was found guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking and producing child abuse images, with his lawyer lobbying the US president for more than a yearR Kelly has formally appealed to the US president, Donald Trump, for a reduction of his 31-year prison sentence for racketeering, sex trafficking and child abuse images, in a filing to the Department of Justice.The 59-year-old R&B ...

'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions

'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions

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China's new regulations took effect Wednesday, curbing emotional dependency on AI companions. Major AI providers suspended custom agent and companion features ahead of the deadline. Users expressed deep grief on social media, archiving chat histories and sharing last conversations. These rules target AI tools with anthropomorphic traits, prohibiting virtual partners for minors. Services not involv...

Philippines’ iconic jeepneys face rocky road to go electric

Philippines’ iconic jeepneys face rocky road to go electric

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For generations, jeepneys – brightly painted minibuses that are among the Philippines’ cheapest and most used forms of public transport – have run on diesel, but recent fuel shocks are forcing thousands of small operators and drivers to weigh volatile prices against the debt needed to go electric. Diesel prices spiked anew by nearly 5 pesos this week, as renewed tensions in the Gulf threatened to ...

Why the West has an uphill task challenging China in pharmaceutical ingredients

Why the West has an uphill task challenging China in pharmaceutical ingredients

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From rare earth elements to commercial drones, Washington has become all too familiar with the strongest weapons in Beijing’s manufacturing arsenal – the materials and products where China holds a strategic advantage in production, extraction or any other link in the supply chain. After those near-monopolies provided Chinese policymakers considerable leverage in last year’s trade dispute, US think...

Australia news live: police release images of children’s clothing in plea for help investigating alleged abuse at childcare centres

Australia news live: police release images of children’s clothing in plea for help investigating alleged abuse at childcare centres

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A former Sydney childcare worker, 35, has been charged with 329 child abuse offences allegedly committed between 2009 and 2025. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMichelle Rowland says mandatory minimum standards for datacentres don’t apply to existing developmentsThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, told ABC News that mandatory minimum standards ...

Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – as it happened

Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – as it happened

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This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailIn his opening statement before senators today, Todd Blanche, said that he is “pleased to testify again today to tell everybody here that we are doing just that-we are keeping America safe”.The nominee for attorney general, who has been leading the justice department in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi was fired in April. Continu...