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An elderly woman who pasted materials containing pro-independence slogans and Hong Kong’s colonial-era flag outside her flat has been sentenced to three months in a maximum-security psychiatric institution for displaying seditious publications. West Kowloon Court ordered housewife Yang Chau-ki, 62, to undergo mandatory psychiatric treatment at the Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre on Friday. She was char...
Five people have been killed and 16 injured in a Houthi missile attack targeting the presidential palace in Aden, a port city in southern Yemen and the seat of the internationally recognised government, officials say.
Okinawa Governor Genta Koja said on Friday he accepts the deployment of US military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at the Futenma air station, reversing the southern Japan prefecture’s long-standing opposition to their presence. Previous prefectural governments, under governors critical of US bases, had opposed the deployment of the tilt-rotor aircraft since before they were first stationed at th...
EPP MEP Dirk Gotink believes the European Union should stop issuing the “full range of visas” to Russian citizens while Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine.
Li Renke, a visionary cardiovascular scientist who applied engineering principles to the human heart and developed conductive biomaterials to repair tissue damaged by heart attacks, died while attending an academic conference in the Chinese city of Xian earlier this month. He was 65. His death on October 10 was announced by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), where he wa...
Barbra Streisand's generous donation of $10 million to Cedars-Sinai has paved the way for the creation of the Women’s Heart Center. This groundbreaking facility aims to delve into the disparities in cardiovascular health among women, addressing unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. Annually, over 1,700 women benefit from specialized cardiac care, emphasizing tailored medical approaches for h...
Aneeshwar Kunchala, a passionate young wildlife educator, is set to receive the prestigious Junior Jane Goodall Earth Medal in 2026. His journey into conservation began at just four years old when he learned about the devastating effects of plastic on whales. Celebrated for his remarkable contributions to wildlife advocacy through media, he has initiated citizen science projects and engaging educa...
A 10-year-old girl from New Jersey has been named among the Top 10 winners of Creative Communication’s national poetry contest. Luisa Gonzalez’s poem, All Stitched Together, was selected from thousands of entries. Inspired by the Colombian flag, the poem reflects her cultural identity and pride in her heritage. She had previously received honourable mentions in the competition.
Eight-year-old Queensland girl died in 2022 after being denied insulin by her religious parentsElizabeth Struhs’ child protection case was not “prioritised” or worked intensively because the staff member assigned to her case was “very busy”, a coroner has heard.The Queensland coroners court also heard the case worker may have been “overly influenced” by the presentation of Struhs’ “upper class hom...
Who controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS², a 348-satellite network with a Bremen manufacturer.
A problem affecting Italy's airport data network caused delays and flight cancellations on Friday morning. Enav says it was not a cyber attack or sabotage.
Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, said EU countries had moved “closer together” in their efforts to reach an agreement on the bloc’s long-term budget.
Tesla has unveiled an electric car that can drive upside down and use rocket-like thrusters to jump and turn mid-air.
Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulationPornography that depicts strangulation and incestuous relationships will be banned in England and Wales from early November, the government has announced.The content will be outlawed from 6 November after cross-party pressure prompted ministers to announce new legislation earlier this year. Cont...
How Israel votes this month will shape the future of over 5.5 million Palestinians who have no say in the election.
Announcement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion careGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has proposed a $2,000 baby bonus for new parents in Victoria – a day after the Labor and Liberal parties both agreed to cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care.The deputy leader of One Nation in Victoria, Colleen...
Hong Kong can capture a share of the global yacht industry, which is expected to reach HK$350 billion (US$44.6 billion) in six years, a senior official has said as the city launched the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme, with the transport minister announcing new measures to attract overseas captains. The scheme is part of the government’s broader plan to develop Hong Kong’s yacht economy, as outline...
Students at Calistoga Junior/Senior High School developed a cooling device targeting hot working conditions. They presented their invention at EurekaFest and the California State Capitol. The project utilized a $7,500 grant from the InvenTeams initiative to support their research and development. Their invention gained recognition as a finalist for the SXSW Innovation Awards. The InvenTeams progra...
Mines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in IndonesiaVolkswagen, Ford and Tesla are among the electric carmakers whose batteries may contain nickel mined in indigenous woodlands plagued by deforestation, an analysis has found, highlighting the struggle to make vehicles that are free from env...
Bernd Lange, who was involved in Brexit talks, says deal could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen tiesThe UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” package that could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the bloc, the head of a European parliament committee has said.Bernd Lange, who was heavily involved in Brexit negotiations, said: “I would lov...
‘Unfair’ immigration and asylum bill could fail to support sexual violence survivors, anti-slavery commissioner saysSurvivors of sexual violence could wrongly be denied recognition as victims of human trafficking under credibility tests in a new UK law, the independent anti-slavery commissioner has warned.Eleanor Lyons said the measures in the immigration and asylum bill were fundamentally unfair ...
The Chinese ambassador to the Philippines says Beijing could “easily win” should it use force in the region but instead chooses peace, remarks that have drawn sharp criticism from Manila and calls for diplomatic restraint. The war of words came as tension over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea rises, with Beijing repeatedly driving away Philippine aircraft over the shoal in rec...
The Chinese ambassador to the Philippines says Beijing could “easily win” should it use force in the region but instead chooses peace, remarks that have drawn sharp criticism from Manila and calls for diplomatic restraint. The war of words came as tension over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea rises, with Beijing repeatedly driving away Philippine aircraft over the shoal in rec...
Bruce Hales also denies church was a cult while son tells parliamentary committee it was ‘a bit rough’ being labelled as suchThe most senior member of the Exclusive Brethren has denied any knowledge of or involvement in thousands of members from his church volunteering for the Liberal party at the 2025 election.The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has rejected claims it coordinated volunteers an...
Campaigners welcome new legislation which follows 2025 review into pornography regulationPornography that depicts strangulation and incestuous relationships will be banned from early November, the UK government has announced.The content will be outlawed from 6 November after cross-party pressure prompted ministers to announce new legislation earlier this year. Continue reading...
Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers near Istanbul, overturning vehicles and cutting off power. At least 3 people have died and 5 remain missing as emergency crews clear the wreckage.
