Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men
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Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men

Christopher Alan Saunders becomes highest-ranked Catholic in Australia convicted of sexual abuse over his time as member of clergyA former high-ranking Catholic known for hosting boozy parties will spend at least four and a half years behind bars for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men.Ex-bishop of Broome Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, was found guilty of 13 sex offences following a jury tri...

Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze
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Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze

Russian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescuedAn oil tanker off Russia’s Black Sea coast was struck by a naval drone, triggering a huge fire and black smoke cloud that blanketed parts of the resort city of Sochi, Russia’s transport ministry has said.The transport ministry said a Liberian-flagged tanker had been attacked and that “crude oil i...

'Why 60% enriched fuel?' Vance demands Iran cut nuclear capacity to end war

'Why 60% enriched fuel?' Vance demands Iran cut nuclear capacity to end war

Times of India •

US vice president JD Vance emphasized that Iran needs to make significant reductions in enrichment capacity. Vance highlighted the necessity of actionable commitments rather than mere promises for negotiations. The US is uncertain about Iran's internal decision-making process, especially after recent significant events. As the conflict continues, it poses political challenges for the Trump adminis...

US firm ArriVent’s plunge shows risks facing China’s biotech expansion into global markets

US firm ArriVent’s plunge shows risks facing China’s biotech expansion into global markets

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US firm ArriVent BioPharma’s shares plummeted after a late-stage trial failure involving a cancer drug licensed from China, a setback that analysts said highlighted the challenges facing Chinese biotech companies expanding overseas. New York-listed ArriVent closed down nearly 47 per cent on Tuesday after reporting that its cancer treatment firmonertinib failed to meet its main goal in a phase 3 tr...

EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars

EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars

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Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese importsEU trade negotiators are heading to China for two days of crunch talks aimed at sealing a breakthrough deal tackling Beijing’s record £1bn-a-day trade surplus by curbing its exports of cheap hybrid electric cars into Europe.Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and his team fly out on Wedn...

Climate change and farming gave rise to ‘genetically distinct’ Beijing swan goose: study

Climate change and farming gave rise to ‘genetically distinct’ Beijing swan goose: study

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Climate change and agricultural development have brought a new goose population to China with unique migratory patterns, a study has found. In an article on the Chinese Academy of Sciences website, researchers from the CAS Institute of Zoology said they had discovered a “genetically distinct” population of swan geese that emerged in Beijing over the past century. They said the timing of their arri...

Viral trapped shark in South Korea brings tourism, retail windfall to Busan

Viral trapped shark in South Korea brings tourism, retail windfall to Busan

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A marooned three-metre-long (nine feet) shark in South Korea has drawn more than a million visitors to the coastal city of Busan, boosting local retail sales and triggering a trademark war, as authorities rush to stop opportunistic vendors from cashing in on the viral phenomenon. The shark, nicknamed “Bukangi” in reference to the park where it has become trapped, has become an internet darling and...

Hong Kong police arrest parents of 10-year-old girl made to carry bags of beer

Hong Kong police arrest parents of 10-year-old girl made to carry bags of beer

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Hong Kong police have arrested the parents of a 10-year-old girl after a viral video showed her carrying heavy bags of beer and being berated by her father as he confronted bystanders concerned about her welfare. Police said they received a report at about 10.30pm on Tuesday that a girl in a school uniform was seen carrying two bags containing numerous cans of beer to a building at Fu Tai Estate i...

Hong Kong police investigate case of girl, 10, made to carry bags of beer

Hong Kong police investigate case of girl, 10, made to carry bags of beer

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Hong Kong police are investigating the case of a 10-year-old girl who was made to carry bags of beer after videos were posted online showing her being berated by a man amid a confrontation with bystanders concerned about her wellbeing. Police said they received a report at about 10.30pm on Tuesday of a girl in school uniform being made to carry two bags containing numerous beer cans to a building ...

Live: Israel marks three years since Hamas’s deadly October 7 attacks

Live: Israel marks three years since Hamas’s deadly October 7 attacks

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Israelis on Wednesday began commemorations for the victims of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attacks, which killed 1,200 people and saw 251 hostages taken. This year – the third anniversary of the attacks – is the first time all the hostages or their remains are home. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.