Joy, relief and anxiety as Hong Kong students receive their DSE results
SCMP •

Joy, relief and anxiety as Hong Kong students receive their DSE results

Secondary Six students across Hong Kong are getting their results on Wednesday for the city’s university entrance examinations. They are returning to their schools to collect result slips for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE), which grades most subjects on a seven-level scale from 1 to 5**. A total of 24 top scorers from 15 schools were recorded this year. Fourteen male and 10 female studen...

Relief and anxiety as Hong Kong students receive their DSE results
SCMP •

Relief and anxiety as Hong Kong students receive their DSE results

Secondary Six students across Hong Kong are getting their results on Wednesday for the city’s university entrance examinations. They are returning to their schools to collect result slips for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE), which grades most subjects on a seven-level scale from 1 to 5**. A total of 24 top scorers from 15 schools were recorded this year. Fourteen male and 10 female studen...

"Dumb disgusting low IQ animal": Hasan Piker's explosive Clavicular praise turns into brutal Asmongold attack
Times of India •

"Dumb disgusting low IQ animal": Hasan Piker's explosive Clavicular praise turns into brutal Asmongold attack

Hasan Piker has sparked fresh controversy after praising Clavicular for avoiding political commentary while launching a scathing attack on fellow streamer Asmongold. During a livestream, Hasan accused Asmongold of speaking on issues he does not understand and used harsh insults against him. A viral X post amplified the remarks, igniting heated debate over influencers discussing politics and their ...

One person missing and 17 rescued after boat fire near San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island

One person missing and 17 rescued after boat fire near San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island

The Guardian •

Video shows ‘pontoon pleasure boat’ partially submerged about 600 yards from famous tourist attractionOne person was missing and 17 people were rescued after a fire broke out on a pontoon near San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island on Tuesday, authorities said.The US coast guard confirmed search-and-rescue efforts were “ongoing” Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...

"Charlie’s assassination wasn’t even about him": Candace Owens sparks outrage with explosive new Charlie Kirk assassination claim

"Charlie’s assassination wasn’t even about him": Candace Owens sparks outrage with explosive new Charlie Kirk assassination claim

Times of India •

Candace Owens is facing fresh backlash after making new claims about Charlie Kirk's death, suggesting he may have been killed after allegedly refusing to participate in a plot against her. A viral X post accused Owens of making the tragedy about herself and condemned her remarks. Her comments have fuelled intense online debate, with critics questioning the allegations and supporters continuing to ...

Malaysia’s US$500 million warship set for delivery, minus the missiles

Malaysia’s US$500 million warship set for delivery, minus the missiles

SCMP •

Malaysia’s navy is preparing to take delivery of a warship fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air and electronic warfare – everything, that is, except a way to sink an enemy ship. After nearly a decade of delays, financial scandal and shipyard mismanagement the Royal Malaysian Navy’s first littoral combat ship is finally due in December. But it will arrive missing any anti-ship missiles. Norw...

Malaysia’s new warship can hunt submarines but cannot sink a foe

Malaysia’s new warship can hunt submarines but cannot sink a foe

SCMP •

Malaysia’s navy is preparing to take delivery of a warship fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air and electronic warfare – everything, that is, except a way to sink an enemy ship. After nearly a decade of delays, financial scandal and shipyard mismanagement the Royal Malaysian Navy’s first littoral combat ship is finally due in December. But it will arrive missing any anti-ship missiles. Norw...

Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of Hormuz

Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of Hormuz

The Guardian •

US president says he will knock out all Iran’s power plants and bridges next week in bid to force Tehran to agree to a dealMiddle East crisis – live updatesPresident Donald Trump has threatened to expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal amid a continuing dispute over the strait of Hormuz.“Next week it gets really bad for them becaus...

北陸新幹線延伸ルート “「桂川案」が望ましい” 与党委員会

NHK World •

北陸新幹線の新大阪までの延伸ルートを議論する与党の委員会は、福井県小浜市から京都市を経由する「小浜・京都ルート」のうち、京都駅の西側にある桂川駅付近を通る、いわゆる「桂川案」が望ましいとする報告をまとめました。国土交通省の試算によりますと、建設費は物価の上昇が続いた場合、およそ5兆5000億円にのぼる見通しです。

Australia news live: Bill Shorten says anti-immigrant politics a sign of ‘creeping cultural dementia’; man found dead in car after Sydney shooting

Australia news live: Bill Shorten says anti-immigrant politics a sign of ‘creeping cultural dementia’; man found dead in car after Sydney shooting

The Guardian •

Former Labor leader, now University of Canberra vice-chancellor, also said he was shocked by some evidence given at the royal commission on antisemitism. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShorten shocked by testimony given to royal commission on antisemitismFormer Labor leader Bill Shorten, now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said...

US must act quickly to counter China’s growing tech progress, lawmakers told

US must act quickly to counter China’s growing tech progress, lawmakers told

SCMP •

China is an existential threat to the United States, and Washington needs to slow Chinese momentum and accelerate US technological advances, or fall well behind the Asian giant, witnesses told lawmakers at a Congressional round table on Tuesday. Among the possible strategies needed to counter Beijing’s growing prowess, analysts said, included expanding the Silicon Shield – an attempt to remove Chi...

MPs call for ban on fast food outlets opening near schools to tackle obesity

MPs call for ban on fast food outlets opening near schools to tackle obesity

The Guardian •

Commons health committee also recommends end to junk food advertising on billboards and public transportFast food chains such as KFC should be stopped from opening near schools, and advertising for junk food on billboards and public transport should be banned to help curb obesity, MPs will say today.The Commons health committee will also urge ministers to stop giving in to food industry lobbying a...

‘Unprecedented’ changes in UK climate are normalising extremes, report says

‘Unprecedented’ changes in UK climate are normalising extremes, report says

The Guardian •

Annual State of the UK Climate analysis finds last four years in UK are in top five hottest on recordThe UK’s climatic extremes are becoming increasingly normal, a report has found, with last year the hottest on record and further “unprecedented changes” likely to break the record again soon.Data stretching back to 1884 shows the UK has never experienced a year as hot as 2025, according to the ann...

Baby Rufus in urgent need of heart donation, Hong Kong health authorities say

Baby Rufus in urgent need of heart donation, Hong Kong health authorities say

SCMP •

Hong Kong health authorities have made an urgent appeal for a heart transplant for a six-month-old boy in a critical condition, saying the Hospital Authority will also seek assistance from mainland China soon. An authority spokesman said on Tuesday evening that six-month-old Rufus, who suffers from dilated cardiomyopathy and is in the paediatric intensive care unit at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital...

US House votes to make daylight saving time permanent, passing bill to ‘ditch the switch’

US House votes to make daylight saving time permanent, passing bill to ‘ditch the switch’

SCMP •

There will be no turning back the clock if the US House has its way. The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. The vote was 308-117. Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the...

Australia news live: Bill Shorten says anti-immigrant politics a sign of ‘creeping cultural dementia’; CEOs bank 16% pay rise

Australia news live: Bill Shorten says anti-immigrant politics a sign of ‘creeping cultural dementia’; CEOs bank 16% pay rise

The Guardian •

Former Labor leader, now University of Canberra vice-chancellor, also said he was shocked by some evidence given at the royal commission on antisemitism. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShorten shocked by testimony given to royal commission on antisemitismFormer Labor leader Bill Shorten, now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said...