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US teen was rejected from nursing home at 14; she later built a 500-student senior care movement

At a tender age, Jiya Joshi faced the loss of her grandmother, which ignited her desire to forge connections with the elderly. After an initial setback in volunteering at a nursing home, she took matters into her own hands by organizing meaningful visits. This initiative blossomed into Young and Old United, a platform that bridges youth with isolated seniors, impacting thousands positively.

Former in-laws’ anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hears

Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former father-in-law enlisted his two sons to help him murder the 28-year-old and dispose of her dismembered body after he became “extremely resentful and angry” over her insistence on selling a HK$72 million (US$9.2 million) flat where he was living, a court has heard. The prosecution on Wednesday began delivering its opening statement in what is expected ...

In-law’s anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hears

Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former father-in-law enlisted his two sons to help him murder the 28-year-old and dispose of her dismembered body after he became “extremely resentful and angry” over her insistence on selling a HK$72 million (US$9.2 million) flat where he was living, a court has heard. The prosecution on Wednesday began delivering its opening statements in what is expected...

South Korea says Zelenskyy's revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support

South Korea’s spy agency says Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent disclosure of a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea was likely intended to gain public support for Ukraine

Deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least four and hit Kyiv power supply

Ensuring energy supply is critical as the cold winter months approach. Russian strikes on the sector last year cut light and heating as temperatures plunged to as low as -20C.

20 African wild dogs return to Zimbabwe park after decades as its ecosystem is restored

Southeast Asia faces ‘sleeper’ food crisis from Hormuz fertiliser bottleneck

A hunger crisis could creep up on Southeast Asia if the region does not guard against export restrictions amid a fertiliser shortfall, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Secretary General John Denton has warned. On the sidelines of the Future of Trade Forum in Singapore on Wednesday, Denton urged the city state, as the next Asean chair, to prioritise the “sleeper issue” for the region. He arg...

Tensions mount as South Korea demands apology from North over mine blast

North Korea has this Wednesday rejected accusations that it planted the mines that injured three South Korean soldiers in the DMZ on September 21. In a statement, Kim Jo Jong, Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, threatened retaliation against the south if there is any escalation.

Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity market

Singapore’s central bank has selected five international asset managers to handle S$1.45 billion (US$1.3 billion) in locally focused equity strategies, making its latest effort to revive the city state’s stock market amid sharpening rivalry with regional financial hub Hong Kong. Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset Management, M&G Investments and Natixis Investment Managers were named on Tuesday...

Attention turns to economy on final day of Macron’s visit to Spain

President Emmanuel Macron is in Spain for the final day of his two-day state visit, the first by a French president to the country since 2009. After being welcomed with a banquet at the Royal Palace by King Felipe VI on Tuesday, on today's agenda is the opening of the Franco-Spanish economic forum and a meeting with Spain's leftist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Once economically ahead of Spain, Fr...

Mental health under strain: Spain lags Europe in access to psychologists

With six clinical psychologists per 100,000 people, against nearly 18 in Europe, regular therapy in Spain is out of reach for many; the alternative is costly private care.

Mental health under scrutiny: Spain lags Europe in psychologists, pay or wait

With six clinical psychologists per 100,000 people, against nearly 18 in Europe, regular therapy in Spain is out of reach for many; the alternative is costly private care.

Israel-bound passenger plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after reported fight between pilots

Israeli media say incident, which raised fears of possible hijacking, stemmed from feud between plane’s two pilotsA commercial plane travelling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel has been forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble warplanes.Israeli media, citing security officials, said the...

Israel-bound passenger plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

Israeli media say incident, which raised fears of possible hijacking, stemmed from feud between plane’s two pilotsA commercial plane travelling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel has been forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble warplanes.Israeli media, citing security officials, said the...

She bought a $3.99 vase, and sold it for $107,100

Jessica Vincent's thrift store adventure led her to a hidden gem – a Murano vase for only $3.99 in Virginia. After investigating its origins, she learned it was crafted by the noted glass producer Venini and designed by Carlo Scarpa, making it quite rare. She successfully auctioned it for a whopping $107,100, aiming for it to eventually be showcased in a museum for future generations to enjoy.

Tai O rope-ferry in Hong Kong ends service after 100 years – SCMP archive

This article was first published on September 30, 1996. New footbridge ends 100 years of rope-ferry service by Shirley Kwok The century-old rope-ferry between Lantau and Tai O saw its years of service come to an end yesterday (September 29, 1996) with the opening of a new $15 million pedestrian bridge between the islands. Until yesterday, the ferry was the only means of crossing the 15-metre Tai ...

New Orleans judge files police complaint against CBS affiliate over reporting

Kimya Holmes’ lawsuit over a news segment on a real-estate transaction invokes law that no longer existsA New Orleans state court judge filed a police complaint against a local CBS affiliate after it aired a segment scrutinizing a real-estate transaction in which she was involved, with the jurist invoking a section of law that no longer carries criminal penalties, according to the journalist who r...

New Orleans judge files criminal case against CBS affiliate over reporting

Kimya Holmes’ lawsuit over a news segment on a real-estate transaction invokes law that no longer existsA New Orleans state court judge filed a police complaint against a local CBS affiliate after it aired a segment scrutinizing a real-estate transaction in which she was involved, with the jurist invoking a section of law that no longer carries criminal penalties, according to the journalist who r...

Flooding and destruction as Hurricane Polo hits Mexico

Hurricane Polo has caused flooding and damage in parts of Mexico, with aerial footage showing inundated streets and ground images showing damaged roofs, fallen branches and residents clearing debris.

4-winged fossil found in Liaoning challenges single origin of dinosaur flight

Scientists have unveiled an exceptionally well-preserved 100-million-year-old fossil of a small, feathered dinosaur in northeastern China that could reshape our understanding of how dinosaurs took to the skies. The newly discovered species, named Norellraptor barsboldi, is a four-winged predatory dinosaur measuring 57cm (22 inches) long. Belonging to the microraptorines – small dinosaurs with feat...

US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13

Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".

Belgian minister Theo Francken warns Europe: 'Everything has to go faster' on defence

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken told the Euronews Defence Summit in Brussels that Europe faces a “dark winter” of Russian hybrid attacks and urgently needs stronger air defences, describing Russia as the biggest threat to Belgium’s security.

Pilot stabbed his co-pilot in apparent attempt to crash Israel-bound plane, Netanyahu says

TEL AVIV — A pilot stabbed his co-pilot aboard a plane headed to Israel on Wednesday and may have tried to crash the aircraft with 174 people onboard, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Pilot stabbed fellow pilot in apparent attempt to crash Israel-bound plane, Netanyahu says

A pilot stabbed his fellow pilot aboard a passenger plane headed to Israel on Wednesday and appears to have tried to crash the flight, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Pilot stabbed co-pilot in apparent attempt to crash Israel-bound plane, Netanyahu says

A pilot stabbed their co-pilot aboard a passenger plane headed to Israel on Wednesday and appears to have tried to crash the flight, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.