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Hong Kong mega development plan to devour villages, wetlands
For almost half a century, Kwok Hoi-yin's humble cottage on Hong Kong's border with mainland China was surrounded by leagues of fishponds and green fields, buffering the modern highrises of megacity Shenzhen to the north.The wider project -- which aims to deepen integration with mainland China -- is set to transform 30,000 hectares of land along the border, about a third of Hong Kong's territory.
4 min read - WorldAFP
Old video falsely portrayed as showing deadly India mosque survey clashes in 2024
Deadly clashes erupted in November 2024 in India's Sambhal city in northern Uttar Pradesh state, sparked by a survey into whether a centuries-old mosque was built on a Hindu temple. But footage circulating online of police officers beating men wearing Muslim caps is unrelated to the recent clashes. The clip was filmed in a district hundreds of kilometres (miles) away from Sambhal and corresponds to videos published in 2019 news reports about protests against a controversial citizenship law.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Namibia elects first female president in disputed poll
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins with 57% of the vote but her rival said there was electoral malpractice.
2 min read - ScienceFox Weather
Double spacecraft mission will create solar eclipses on demand to study the Sun
Europe's two eclipse-creating spacecraft are set to launch from India on Wednesday, beginning a mission that will require precision spaceflight down to the millimeter.
1 min read - WorldWIVT Binghamton
Long Island native Omer Neutra mourned during funeral service
Israeli officials have confirmed that a Long Island man, who intended to be at Binghamton University this school year, was killed during the Hamas attack on October 7th of last year.
1 min read - WorldCNN
Italy bans Airbnb self-check-ins
The days of arriving late at an Airbnb in Italy and opening up the keybox to let yourself will soon be over after the country issued a ban on self-check-ins under a new law it says is needed to combat potential terrorism.
3 min read - WorldMen's Journal
Grim Details Revealed in Case of Tourist Who Plummeted to Death Off Famed Bridge
A British man who fell to his death from the tallest bridge in Spain back in October was found to have died from his head injuries, a coroner's inquest has found. Lewis Stevenson, 26, from West Hallam, Derbyshire, was allegedly attempting to record content for social media while scaling ...
2 min read - WorldBBC
Uni finds 350,000 African artefacts in storage
The vast majority are in stores and they range from Maasai armlets and dodo skeletons to fossils.
5 min read - LifestyleWETM Elmira
Arctic League to start 12 days of packing in preparation for holidays
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — To package and wrap gifts for thousands of children in Chemung County, the Arctic League is gearing up with the help of hundreds of volunteers to spend nearly two weeks bagging and organizing those gifts. Starting on Friday, Dec. 6, volunteers will gather at the Arctic League Headquarters at 249 W. […]
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Namibia will have its first female leader after VP wins presidential election for the ruling party
Namibia elected its first female leader as Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was declared the winner Tuesday of a presidential election last week that was tarnished by technical glitches that caused a three-day extension to allow votes to be cast, and rejected as illegal by opposition parties. The 72-year-old Nandi-Ndaitwah won with 57% of the vote, defying predictions that she might be forced into a runoff.
4 min read - Worlddpa international
Families flee south Lebanon again amid ceasefire violations
Dozens of Lebanese families who returned to south Lebanon last week following the ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel have again left their homes for safer areas as violations of the ceasefire continue. "I packed my stuff and children up after we came last week to our home near Tyre in southern Lebanon and returned to the house I was renting in Mount Lebanon," Haj abu Mohammed told dpa. Dozens of cars could be seen on the South Lebanon Highway loaded with mattresses and belongings a
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Erdoğan talks to Putin, urges Syrian government to engage in dialogue
The Syrian government should engage in political dialogue amid the ongoing clashes with rebels, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said during a phone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, according to Erdoğan's office. Erdoğan called for “room for diplomacy in the region, and underscored that the Syrian regime should engage in the political solution process,” Erdogan`s communication office said on social media platform X. Turkey will maintain its fight against the banned Kurdistan W
1 min read - Worlddpa international
German embassy in Seoul says no immediate danger for foreigners
The German Embassy in Seoul does not currently see any immediate danger for foreigners following the imposition of martial law in South Korea. "As things stand, it is not yet possible to foresee what restrictions this decision will impose on foreign nationals in the Republic of Korea. In our estimation, there is no immediate danger to the personal safety or property of foreign nationals," the embassy wrote in a message to Germans living in South Korea. There are no signs of a military conflict w
1 min read - NewsDwell
The Owners of These Refreshed Saltbox Homes in Newfoundland Have to Hike or Boat In
No roads lead to the set of residences in remote Canada, modernized with steel roofs, window boxes, surprising swaths of color, and more.
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Australian Lamborghini Driver Ticketed for Lacking Special License on 1st Day of New Law
As of December 1, 2024, drivers in South Australia require a special ultra-high-performance-vehicle" (UHPV) license. A Lamborghini Huracan STO driver was ticketed under the new law.
2 min read - WorldRailway Technology
Macau LRT Seac Pai Van and Hengqin extension lines commence operations
The Hengqin Line seeks to boost economic growth by enhancing cross-border traffic with Mainland China.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Manual
Bell & Ross unveils BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue with cracked ice design
The Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue has a winter-like aesthetic and comes with a 'cracked' sapphire plate. The post Bell & Ross unveils BR-05 Skeleton Arctic Blue with cracked ice design appeared first on The Manual.
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Parliament calls for lifting of martial law in South Korea
South Korea's parliament has called for the lifting of the martial law imposed by President Yoon Suk Yeol. The attending members of the National Assembly voted in favour for a corresponding resolution on Tuesday, according to South Korean broadcasters. Yoon must lift the state of emergency in accordance with the constitution if the parliament votes in favour by a majority, the reports said.
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Iran open to sending troops to Syria, foreign minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is open to the possibility of sending troops to Syria to help President Bashar al-Assad's forces after a major offensive by rebels. "If the Syrian government asks Iran to send troops to Syria, we will examine the request," the minister told the Arabic-language TV station Al Araby. Meanwhile, Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, spoke to Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, as well top defence officials from Syria an
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany's Habeck expects rebound at troubled battery maker Northvolt
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck dismissed speculation that electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt's bankruptcy could force losses on €600 million ($630 million) in German government-backed loans for a planned factory. Northvolt, a Swedish-based manufacturer, has stressed that construction of its battery plant in northern Germany will not be affected by the company's decision to file for bankruptcy in US court. Habeck, who is travelling in Kenya, said on Tuesday that the headlines
2 min read - WorldSemafor
Russia's Putin implicated in forced removals of Ukrainian children: Report
According to the Yale University report, the Kremlin’s aircraft and funds were used to remove children from Ukraine to Russia.
1 min read - USAssociated Press
Outcry in Brazil as video shows a Sao Paulo police officer throwing a man off a bridge
A military police officer in Brazil 's biggest metropolitan area was seen on video throwing a man off a bridge and into a river, prompting a backlash. Footage shown on local television stations shows several Sao Paulo state officers on a bridge Monday besides motorcycles and a man in a blue T-shirt they had been chasing. For much of Tuesday it remained unclear whether the man had survived, though later in the day local media reported that he did.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Israel despite Lebanon ceasefire
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they have targeted Israel with drones three times in the past 48 hours in cooperation with their allies in Iraq. In a statement, the Houthis said two operations targeted northern Israel and the third targeted the southern city of Eilat. Last week, the Houthis said they would continue their attacks on Israel in support of Palestinians in Gaza, despite a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon. Since the outbreak of the Gaza war las
1 min read - WorldAFP
Post falsely claims to show rebels in Ethiopia’s Oromia region with captured Amhara fighters
A video of the gruesome beheading of a young man in Ethiopia has sparked public outrage. Authorities accuse Fano rebels from the northern Amhara region of committing the murder. A post shared on Facebook after the killing claims to show Fano militants captured by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), another rebel group operating in the country’s Oromia region. However, this is false: the footage, which AFP Fact Check already previously debunked, features Ethiopian soldiers detained by OLA forces in
3 min read - BusinessSemafor
Kenyan banks fear collapse over proposed law
Up to 24 banks in Kenya could be forced out of business if plans to raise capital requirements become law, says the country's banking industry body.
1 min read - LifestyleCNN
The Australian city that became a global food and drink powerhouse
Australia’s second city Melbourne is a place where nature is close by, urban delights are readily available and there’s a food and drink scene that isn’t just the best in country, but also one of the finest in the world.
7 min read - BusinessGuruFocus.com
Apple's $1 Billion Move: Will Indonesia Dictate the Future of Tech Giants?
The iPhone 16 ban forces Apple to rethink its global strategy--Indonesia demands fairness, jobs, and investment.
1 min read - BusinessJust Style
Recover opens recycled cotton fibre production factory in Vietnam
Recycled cotton manufacturer Recover plans to open a new production plant to support large scale sustainability efforts in the growing Vietnam apparel production market.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Council of Europe paves way for tougher action against wolves
The Council of Europe is paving the way for tougher action against wolves as their numbers grow steadily in several countries in the bloc. The responsible committee on Tuesday approved a corresponding proposal by the EU member states to lower the creature's protection status. However, EU law still needs to be amended before this can apply in some member states, including Germany. According to EU figures, the number of wolves in Europe has almost doubled within 10 years. The number of farm animal
2 min read - WorldBBC
Hundreds of Nigerian homes seized in huge anti-graft case
The anti-graft agency says they belonged to an ex-top government official but has not revealed who.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
UK's Starmer hosts Greek leader but says Parthenon Marbles are not on the agenda
Greece’s prime minister visited London on Tuesday for his first top-level U.K. meeting since a spat last year over the contested Parthenon Marbles, as the British Museum said talks with Greece on a deal over the antiquities are constructive. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said the fate of the marbles was not on the British leader’s agenda at a meeting with premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis focused on migration, the war in Ukraine and efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. The contested
2 min read - BusinessTipRanks
Petrobras Advances Sergipe Deep Waters Project with New FPSOs
Petroleo Brasileiro SA- Petrobras (PBR) has released an update. Petrobras has kicked off the procurement process for two FPSO oil production units as part of its Sergipe Deep Waters Project in Brazil. Utilizing a Build-Operate-Transfer model, these units are set to enhance oil and gas production, with the first expected to be operational by 2030. This strategic move is anticipated to bolster domestic gas availability and offer significant returns for shareholders. For further insights into PBR s
1 min read - BusinessTipRanks
TotalEnergies Secures Major LNG Deal with Sinopec
TotalEnergies (TTE) has released an update. TotalEnergies has signed a significant agreement to supply 2 million tons of liquefied natural gas annually to Sinopec for 15 years starting in 2028, reinforcing its position in China’s expanding LNG market. This strategic deal aligns with the energy transition goals, as natural gas plays a crucial role in reducing emissions and supporting renewable energies. TotalEnergies aims to boost its LNG sales in Asia and continue its growth in the global energy
1 min read - Businessdpa international
Nearly 100,000 Volkswagen workers joined one-day wave of strikes
A day-long wave of strikes at nearly all of carmaker Volkswagen's plants across Germany ended early on Tuesday morning, with unions saying that nearly 100,000 VW factory workers had taken part in the protests. The series of two-hour work stoppages were called by the IG Metall trade union to protest against threatened wage cuts, plant closures and mass lay-offs at Volkswagen, Europe's largest automaker. The final walk-out by VW employees came during the overnight shift, and work resumed as normal
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Cosmic rays could help assess hidden war damage in Ukraine
Energetic particles that arise when cosmic rays hit Earth’s atmosphere could help assess hidden damage to buildings in Ukraine after the war.
4 min read - WorldJust Auto
India probes three EV firms for $35m subsidy fraud
Hero Electric, Benling India, and Okinawa Autotech are under scrutiny for alleged fraud.
2 min read - Businessdpa international
Survey finds gloomier mood in German auto industry
The mood in the German automotive industry is on a downward spiral, according to a closely watched survey, with lay-offs and cutbacks at a number of prominent carmakers and parts suppliers. The latest instalment of an automotive industry barometer from Germany's ifo Institute, released on Tuesday, found that the outlook among businesses in the sector soured further in November. The index fell to its lowest mark since the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, which massively disruptive automotive sup
1 min read - WorldJust Drinks
Talks aimed at global plastics reduction treaty end without agreement
Oil-producing countries were reportedly the key obstacle to finding common ground at the gathering in South Korea.
4 min read - WorldINSIDER
Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending
A top Russian banker said last week that he expects Russia's economic growth to slow next year.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
German Economy Minister Habeck to open business summit in Nairobi
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck continues his two-day visit to Kenya on Tuesday with the opening of the 5th German-African Business Summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi together with Kenyan Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi. This is Germany's most important business event on the African continent. Around 800 participants from various African countries and from Germany are expected to attend. Africa is of interest to the German economy due to its high economic dynamism. The continent has the
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Norway sends F-35s, 100 soldiers to guard Polish airport near Ukraine
Norway will assume responsibility under NATO to safeguard the airspace of Poland's Rzeszów airport and will send 100 soldiers, air defence systems and F-35 fighter jets to do so, the Norwegian defence minister announced on Monday. The airport, some 100 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, is central to the transport of military goods. Various NATO allies are taking turns in providing Poland with air protection, Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said in a statement. "The airport is also central
2 min read - WorldFox News
Russian tourist dies after being swept away by massive wave while doing yoga in Thailand
Russian tourist Kamilla Beliatskaya died on Friday after she was swept away by a large wave while doing yoga on a rock in Koh Samui, Thailand.
2 min read - WorldBBC
In pictures: 40 years since world's deadliest gas leak killed thousands in India
In 1984, a poisonous gas leaked in the middle of the night from a pesticide factory in central India, killing thousands within days.
2 min read - WorldThe Manual
Traveling to Spain? These new rules just kicked in
Starting today (December 2), travelers to this popular European destination will be required to provide additional personal information when booking accommodations or renting cars. The post Traveling to Spain? These new rules just kicked in appeared first on The Manual.
2 min read - Businessdpa international
German union announces strikes at fast-food chains
The German food and catering union NGG has announced strike action in the run-up to Christmas at what the industry calls system catering outlets, which includes fast-food chains. It had previously broken off the collective bargaining negotiations for the approximately 120,000 employees in fast-food chains and other system catering providers across Germany on the first day of the fourth round of talks. System catering outlets include traditional restaurants, self-service restaurants, cafés, bistr
2 min read - Businessdpa international
Spanish deliver company Glovo to employ riders on a permanent basis
Glovo, the Spanish subsidiary of the German food delivery service Delivery Hero, is to offer its riders permanent contracts to avoid possible legal uncertainties. The step, taken in response to accusations from Spain's labour authorities, will cut Glovo's operating profit by millions of euros. At the group level, Delivery Hero does not intend to change its previously published annual targets. Investors initially acknowledged the news with a slide in the share price on Monday. Until now Glovo has
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Lebanese speaker accuses Israel of violating ceasefire with Hezbollah
Lebanese Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri, a close ally of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia, has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire which ended the war between his allies and Lebanon's neighbour to the south. "The aggressive actions carried out by the Israeli occupation forces in terms of bulldozing homes in the Lebanese border villages in addition to the continuation of airstrikes ... represent a flagrant violation of the terms of the ceasefire agreement," Berri was quoted as saying by
1 min read - Worlddpa international
All wreckage removed one week after cargo plane crashes in Lithuania
Recovery work has been completed after a cargo plane travelling from Germany to Lithuania crashed in Vilnius last week, police said on Monday. All wreckage of the Swiftair aircraft, which had been flying from Leipzig in eastern Germany to the Lithuanian capital on behalf of logistics giant DHL, has been removed, a police spokesman said. Smaller parts of the aircraft were removed last week while the large pieces of wreckage – including the cockpit of the Boeing 737 – were transported by lorry to
2 min read - Worlddpa international
French government faces vote of no confidence
France's centre-right government is facing the threat of being overthrown by the opposition in a dispute over an austerity budget. The left-wing alliance in the National Assembly has submitted a motion of no confidence against the Cabinet of Prime Minister Michel Barnier. A vote on this could take place in parliament as early as Wednesday. Barnier's government does not have an absolute majority in the National Assembly. Initially, the government was tolerated by the right-wing nationalists led b
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Israel says it has been fired upon from Lebanon, despite ceasefire
Israel has been fired upon again from its northern neighbour Lebanon for the first time since the beginning of the ceasefire with the Hezbollah militia, the Israeli military said on Monday. The target of the Hezbollah attack was the Har Dov area directly on the Lebanese border, the military said. The projectiles hit open ground and there were no casualties. Har Dov, also known as Shebaa Farms, is located in the far north of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Hezbollah confirmed the attack, sayi
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