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Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing and his business empire, along with Henderson Land Development and the Lee Shau Kee Foundation, have pledged 15 million yuan (US$2.2 million) each to support relief efforts for victims of the deadly flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border. Nina Wang Charity Management also pledged HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) to support relief efforts. CK Asset Holdings, CK Hutc...
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing and his business empire, along with Henderson Land Development and the Lee Shau Kee Foundation, have pledged 15 million yuan (US$2.2 million) each to support relief efforts for victims of the deadly flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border. Nina Wang Charitable Management also pledged HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) to support relief efforts. CK Asset Holdings, CK H...
Tycoon Li Ka-shing and his family-backed conglomerate, along with Henderson Land Development and the Lee Shau Kee Foundation, have pledged 15 million yuan (US$2.2 million) each to support relief efforts for victims of the deadly flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. Li family-owned CK Asset Holdings, CK Hutchison Holdings and the Li Ka Shing Foundation, as well as Henderson Land and the Lee S...
Household air conditioning prevents over 5,000 heat-related deaths every year in the United States alone, a new study found.
A groundbreaking 17-year study on Lake 223 in Ontario revealed a complex response to acid rain. While the water chemistry has recovered since the experiment ended, the ecosystem is lagging behind. Fish numbers have not rebounded as hoped, with growth rates remaining low. This underscores the vital message that true ecological healing involves much more than merely restoring chemical balance.
Speaker Mike Johnson to launch a floor vote designed to prevent any federal shutdown before the November midtermsHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.House speaker Mike Johnson will launch a floor vote to pass the stopgap funding bill designed to keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections.The Suprem...
More than 1,000 people have been killed in the devastating floods that struck the border between Nepal and Tibet. Authorities have started mass burials for unclaimed bodies while they wait for victims' families to claim them. Meanwhile, rescue operations are underway to rescue hundreds of workers stuck in hydropower tunnels. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah tells us more from the Chitwan district in Ne...
Over the course of the month of August, Russia launched more than 2,800 jet-propelled drones at Ukraine, a type of drone that is harder to shoot down. That has come with a massive uptick in the number of drones used, considerind those now found on the frontline are quite a new model: Ukrainian authorities say they are pressed into service almost immediately after leaving the factory. FRANCE 24's O...
Al Jazeera correspondent reports 'non-stop' attacks on Gaza City. Israel's Katz asserts strikes were protecting troops.
At least three killed and several wounded in an Israeli air attack in the al-Kateeba district west of Gaza City.
Lance and Lisa Wheeler's Colorado ranch has transformed into a sanctuary for grassland birds, boasting a remarkable doubling in species detection since 2019. Their innovative farming methods, coupled with adaptive grazing strategies, promote rich habitats that support diverse wildlife. As evidenced by a 26% increase on the ranch's Bird-Friendliness Index, this holistic approach successfully merges...
Eurozone inflation rose sharply in August, as energy prices climbed by more than 14% compared with a year earlier, according to Eurostat.
China has seen an explosive growth in its renewable installation, with coal's share in its energy mix edging down in recent years.
At least nine people have been killed and 14 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight. Moscow targeted Kyiv and the wider region in the attack, hitting a railway depot in the Kyiv. Russia's defence ministry said it had also struck infrastructure in the Southern Odesa region. Russia has intensified strikes on the beleaguered Ukrainian cities in recent weeks disrupting the daily lives of mill...
As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks.
As Israel prepares for what are expected to be close-fought parliamentary elections in October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara on Monday shared a conspiracy theory that centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan had advance warning of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals swept three special elections in a result that showed voters backing Carney for standing up for Canada against U.S. President Donald Trump
PM will tell Commons he wants to unlock ‘positivity’ after a summer of policy announcements and improved poll ratingsThe long-term cost of borrowing for the government has reached a 28-year high, Julia Kollewe reports on the business live blog.Andy Burnham has been chairing cabinet. Here are pictures of some of the ministers arriving in Downing Street before the meeting started. Continue reading.....
A proposed troop access pact between the Philippines and Britain is the latest sign of Manila’s aim to draw in more European and other powers sharing similar concerns about security in the South China Sea and the continuous flow of goods along the vital waterways. The visiting forces agreement would allow troops from both countries to train and operate temporarily on each other’s soil, a move anal...
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades. Davis could be sentenced to life in prison following that verdict. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet tells us more about the verdict.
Property-ownership complications and low public awareness have slowed landlords’ registration of Hong Kong subdivided flats under new housing regulations, industry observers have said, after the government received only 42.5 per cent of the applications expected in the first phase. Monday marked the deadline for the initial six-month “early bird” registration phase under the Basic Housing Unit Ord...
Chinese chipmakers are setting increasingly aggressive targets to source production equipment locally, adding pressure on domestic toolmakers to come up with machines that are reliable in the exacting environment of high-volume wafer production. Several new wafer fabrication plants, or fabs, in the country were setting explicit localisation targets, according to Jie Chen, chairman of Britech Semic...
The Rocky Point Wildlife Underpass, located in southeast Idaho, is on track for completion this fall. This significant infrastructure project aims to enhance safety for both wildlife and motorists on US Highway 30. With three designated crossings and carefully constructed fencing, it showcases the collaboration of multiple state and conservation organizations. Additionally, Idaho is exploring othe...
Only one person remains missing after the flash flood that claimed two lives in the Grand Canyon - one of the most famous tourist attractions in the western United States. The force of the water destroyed much of the park's infrastructure, including the only water pipeline supplying the Canyon. Over 80 people were rescued over the weekend.
Investor Joshua Kushner blames football's 'political dynamics' for FIFA's leadership crisis involving Gianni Infantino.
A Hong Kong secondary school has begun the new academic year without a principal while authorities vet a replacement for the former head, who was fired for swearing at security guards during a Singapore study trip. Former lawmaker Edmund Wong Chun-sek, who is also a manager of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, said on Tuesday that the Education Bureau was currently conducting background...
In a notable real estate move, Ryan Seacrest has sold his stunning Napa Valley estate for eighteen point five million dollars. Spanning forty acres, this meticulously renovated property was purchased by him for fourteen million dollars in two thousand twenty. The estate showcases a sprawling ten thousand seven hundred fifty square foot main house, complete with exceptional amenities, signaling the...
Despite the EU's goal of creating a "Tobacco-Free Generation" by 2040, more than 16% of people over 16 smoke and vape every single day. Who are the biggest smokers in the bloc?
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, while downplaying the "relatively little" 6-month war.
