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Star Trek Day: London Science Museum aims for Vulcan salute Guinness World Record

Star Trek fans are hoping to set a simultaneous Vulcan salute world record to celebrate the iconic show’s 60th anniversary next week.

Explosion near German train station injures several people and draws police response

Police have responded to an explosion near Augsburg’s main train station in southern Germany

9 children, 5 others injured after 2 buses collide at Hong Kong primary school

Fourteen people, including nine children, have been injured in a collision involving two school buses at a Hong Kong girls’ primary school. The Fire Services Department said on Wednesday that it dispatched 10 ambulances to handle the accident at 1.26pm at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten, located at No 381 Jat’s Incline in Ngau Chi Wan. Eight of the 14 injured people were sent to United C...

At least 14 injured after 2 buses collide at Hong Kong primary school

At least 14 people have been injured in a collission involving two school buses at a girls’ school in Hong Kong. The Fire Services Department said on Wednesday that it dispatched 10 ambulances to handle the accident at 1.26pm at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten, located at No 381 Jat’s Incline in Ngau Chi Wan. Two of the 14 injured people were rushed to United Christian Hospital in Kwun T...

Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city

The BBC's Jonathan Head reports from Pattaya, a Thai beach resort home to neon-lit nightlife and racy bars.

Why do US troops have history with this Thai city?

The BBC’s Jonathan Head looks at the links between the US troops and the resort city of Pattaya as an aircraft carrier arrives nearby after 250 days at sea.

Quote of the day by Li Ka-shing: "You can believe in Fung Shui if you want, but ultimately people control…"

Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son

Poor, frustrated and angry, Talka Sada is losing hope after trekking across Nepal's flood-hit areas in his search.

Nepal tunnel rescuers hit dead ends as search for trapped workers continues

Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside sprawling hydropower tunnels following the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan region last week. Officials said that many of the tunnels remain totally blocked by mud and debris.

Nepal tunnel rescuers hit dead ends as they search for trapped workers

Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside sprawling hydropower tunnels for more than a week following the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan region last week. Officials said that many of the tunnels remain totally blocked by mud and debris.

Nepal tunnel rescuers seek trapped workers but hit dead ends

Nepali rescuers searched Wednesday for survivors feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels a week after devastating floods, but hopes were fading as teams hit dead ends and no one was confirmed alive.

New England is battling invasive green crabs by eating the destructive species in fancy dishes

New England's creative solution to invasive green crabs involves incorporating them into the local diet and economy. Fishermen now target these soft-shelled crabs, which are gaining popularity and higher prices. Emerging markets for green crab products, including pet snacks and whiskey infusions, aim to counteract the harmful effects of this invasive species while boosting the economy.

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over New York for spin-off’s listing

The parent company of Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee plans to spin off and list its international operations, choosing Hong Kong over New York in a strong endorsement of the city’s initial public offering (IPO) diversification efforts. Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) said in January that it intended to list its overseas arm, Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI), in the United States. The...

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over New York for spin-off listing

The parent company of Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee plans to spin off and list its international operations, choosing Hong Kong over New York in a strong endorsement of the city’s initial public offering (IPO) diversification efforts. Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) said in January that it intended to list its overseas arm, Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI), in the United States. The...

Australia news live: Police investigating allegation linked to Sydney Swans travel to NSW to interview four people

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRide share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during bookingA ride share driver will face court in Sydney today over multiple allegations of sexual acts, including one allegedly committed in the city’s CBD last weekend.They’re sick and tired of the feminisation of our curriculum and the lack o...

Turkey launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul's coast

Turkish officials say a search operation has been launched off the coast of Istanbul after two ships collided

Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?

Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised systemHave you ever wondered why it is that most houses in the UK are reliant on gas boilers? Not what’s stopping more people from replacing them with heat pumps, but instead why and how the gas boiler became so ubiquitous in the first place?Arthur Downing, the...

In 2015, Paul Allen launched a shark survey across 58 countries; 20% of reefs lacked sharks

The Global FinPrint initiative explored the health of reefs in 58 countries through underwater cameras, discovering that almost one-fifth of these reefs lacked sharks. This alarming reduction is tied to the closeness of markets and the density of human populations. Nonetheless, areas with conservation efforts, including protected areas and fishing restrictions, exhibited greater shark numbers, emp...

Cargo ship sinks after collision off Turkiye’s Istanbul, 10 crew missing

Search operations under way after authorities lost contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.

Turkiye launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul

Search operations under way after authorities lose contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.

Former British diplomat to Pakistan is running a global marathon to help educate 25.2 million children in the country

Former diplomat Mike Nithavrianakis is undertaking marathons to raise funds for The Citizens Foundation in Pakistan, aiming to secure one million dollars to enhance educational opportunities. This crucial support is set to benefit around six thousand students for an entire academic year. Having already gathered more than $350,000, he has funded the establishment of a new campus. His drive originat...

Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 16

Another 28 people are injured in the accident in the South Sinai governorate, officials say.

As US seeks Gaza donor’s extradition, wife warns of ‘terrifying precedent’

Imprisoned in Spain, James 'Fergie' Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.

Two injured in explosion at railway station in Germany’s Augsburg

Minnesota woman paid $500 for overnight shipping; box held $30,000 meant for scammers

In a remarkable turn of events, a Minnesota shipping employee's alertness prevented a scam last week. A woman, convinced she was sending $30,000 for cookbooks, exhibited signs of distress that caught the staff's attention. Authorities were called in, revealing the cash and halting its shipment. The intervention not only saved her funds but also the shipping costs, allowing her to breathe a sigh of...