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Sea otters returned to Canada after extinction; now they protect kelp but threaten a prized 'local delicacy'
Top story Times of India •

Sea otters returned to Canada after extinction; now they protect kelp but threaten a prized 'local delicacy'

Sea otters, once nearly extinct due to excessive hunting, have successfully rebounded in British Columbia, playing a crucial role in stabilizing kelp forests by curbing sea urchin overpopulation. However, their increasing numbers have drawn attention to the plight of northern abalone, a critical food source threatened by otter predation. Finding the right balance in conservation strategies is esse...

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‘The mountains are changing’: What the floods tell us about the future of India’s Himalayas
The Guardian •

‘The mountains are changing’: What the floods tell us about the future of India’s Himalayas

As families await news of missing loved ones, the disaster is a stark reminder of how the climate crisis is creating a fast-growing threat. Plus, the town considered India’s ‘Jurassic Park’It has been hard not to despair while watching the ruinous floods swallow parts of Nepal, and harder, still knowing that the agony compounds each passing day for dozens of Indian families whose members remain un...

'Glaciers in Himalayas retreating': Nepal floods triggered by 'glacier collapse & massive landslide'
France 24 •

'Glaciers in Himalayas retreating': Nepal floods triggered by 'glacier collapse & massive landslide'

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Joseph Shea, Glaciologist and Associate Professor at the University of Northern BC. Shea argues that the catastrophe should be understood as a compound event in which a glacier failure and a massive landslide occurred together. His analysis places the disaster within the broader, well-established transformation of the Himalayas under climate change. As warming c...

Carney’s Liberals win 3 special elections in Canada amid trade clash with US
SCMP •

Carney’s Liberals win 3 special elections in Canada amid trade clash with US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s party swept to victory in special elections on Monday, boosting the leader’s parliamentary majority as a trade war with the United States escalates. Carney’s Liberal Party secured three seats, taking the district of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in French-speaking Quebec from the opposition Conservatives, and two other districts in Ontario and British Columbia that were...

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Former economic crime chief to head discipline team at Hong Kong, Macau office

Former economic crime chief to head discipline team at Hong Kong, Macau office

SCMP •

A veteran mainland Chinese economic crime investigator and former police official has been appointed to lead the discipline inspection and supervision group at Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs. Hua Liebing, a former director of the Ministry of Public Security’s economic crime investigation bureau, fills the vacancy at the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) left by Geng Cha...

Veteran economic crime chief to head discipline team at Hong Kong, Macau office

Veteran economic crime chief to head discipline team at Hong Kong, Macau office

SCMP •

A veteran mainland Chinese economic crime investigator and former police official has been appointed to lead the discipline inspection and supervision group at Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs. Hua Liebing, a former director of the Ministry of Public Security’s economic crime investigation bureau, fills the vacancy at the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) left by Geng Cha...

Hua Liebing to lead discipline inspection group in Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office

Hua Liebing to lead discipline inspection group in Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office

SCMP •

Hua Liebing, former director of the Public Security Ministry’s economic crime investigation bureau in mainland China, has been appointed to head the discipline inspection and supervision group of Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs. The new appointment was revealed on Tuesday when the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) updated its organisation chart on its website, filling th...

Rain, internet outages hit first day of Hong Kong’s robot convenience stores

Rain, internet outages hit first day of Hong Kong’s robot convenience stores

SCMP •

Heavy rain and internet outages have marred the first day of operations for Hong Kong’s fully automated convenience stores, but visitors say they appreciate the new robot shop manager’s work. The “Galbot Stores”, operated by wheeled humanoid robots, opened two outdoor outlets in Hung Hom and Wan Chai and an indoor unit in Kai Tak on Tuesday, marking the city’s first fully automated retail roll-out...

Excitement and anxiety as pupils return to school, aided by new well-being campaign

Excitement and anxiety as pupils return to school, aided by new well-being campaign

SCMP •

Primary school pupils returned to class across Hong Kong on Tuesday with a mix of excitement and anxiety over the year ahead, as the education chief pledged to strengthen mental health support in schools. During a visit to the Hong Kong Taoist Association Wun Tsuen School, Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin announced the launch of a new campaign aimed at improving student well-being. “...

Primary pupils return to school with mixed emotions as well-being campaign rolls out

Primary pupils return to school with mixed emotions as well-being campaign rolls out

SCMP •

Primary students across Hong Kong returned to class on Tuesday with a mix of excitement and anxiety over the year ahead, as the education chief pledged to strengthen mental health support in schools. During a visit to the Hong Kong Taoist Association Wun Tsuen School, Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin announced the launch of a new campaign aimed at improving student well-being. “This ...

Live: Deadly Russian air attack hits energy and rail infrastructure in Kyiv

Live: Deadly Russian air attack hits energy and rail infrastructure in Kyiv

France 24 •

Russian ballistic missile strikes apparently targeting energy and railway infrastructure rained down on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, Ukrainian authorities said, killing at least twelve people. It's the sixth consecutive day of Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Live: Deadly Russian air attack hits railway depot in Kyiv

Live: Deadly Russian air attack hits railway depot in Kyiv

France 24 •

Russian ballistic missile strikes apparently targeting energy and railway infrastructure rained down on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, Ukrainian authorities said, with a strike on a railway depot killing at least seven people. It's the sixth consecutive day of Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

‘Alarm bells were going off’: parents tell of ordeal at Send school closed down after abuse allegations

‘Alarm bells were going off’: parents tell of ordeal at Send school closed down after abuse allegations

The Guardian •

Annette and Kevin Maxwell say children with special needs have become moneymaking tool for private companiesAnnette and Kevin Maxwell were nervous about sending their son Jonah to a residential home for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Jonah has severe autism – he is non-verbal, has epilepsy and behavioural problems and needs round-the-clock care.“It was a huge deci...

Australia news live: fugitive property developer won’t give evidence this week to Icac; SBS secures rights to 2030 Fifa World Cup

Australia news live: fugitive property developer won’t give evidence this week to Icac; SBS secures rights to 2030 Fifa World Cup

The Guardian •

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast43 Australians still missing, with concerns growing ‘every day, every hour’ that goes by, Wong saysThe foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, says there are still 43 Australian missing after the flooding in Nepal, saying the government holds grave concerns for their safety that only gets worse as the days go by.This is su...

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin relist Hamptons estate at $18.99M with a shocking Marilyn Monroe link

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin relist Hamptons estate at $18.99M with a shocking Marilyn Monroe link

Times of India •

The Hamptons estate owned by Alec and Hilaria Baldwin is making a comeback on the market for the fifth time, previously tagged at twenty-nine million dollars in 2022. The current listing agent is cleverly playing up a link to Marilyn Monroe to grab the attention of buyers. Even though the Baldwins hold deep affection for the home, they remain hopeful to finally complete their sale this time around...