Hong Kong’s hygiene officers will adopt an “act first” approach by clearing stagnant water in unattended private places to tackle the threat of chikungunya fever, the city’s environment minister has said. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan on Wednesday pledged to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, even in places where responsibility for maintenance was unclear….
Good morning. All eyes will be on Alaska this Friday for a peace summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting will be between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Even more striking: Ukraine, the country under invasion and with parts of its territory occupied, has not been invited. But behind the buzz of…
Image source, BBC Sport Chris Bevan BBC Sport journalist You already know about the Premier League’s established superstars but what about the wildcards who might make a name for themselves this season? Whether they are new and recent signings, late bloomers or exciting young academy talents, we are talking about the less familiar faces of…
Chinese sales reached around one million vehicles. European sales surged 48 per cent to about 390,000 units, while North American sales climbed 10 per cent to more than 170,000. Global electric vehicle sales grew 21 per cent year-on-year in July, the slowest rate since January and down from 25 per cent in June, as momentum…
Jimmy Kimmel has revealed he acquired Italian citizenship due to Donald Trump’s presidency, the latest in a wave of celebrities to make contingency plans after his re-election in 2024. Speaking on The Sarah Silverman Podcast, the US late-night host confirmed the news. Italian news agency Ansa confirmed Kimmel had obtained Italian citizenship earlier this year…
The annual US State Department assessment, which analyses human rights conditions worldwide, flagged what it described as “serious restrictions” on freedom of expression in the UK. “The government sometimes took credible steps to identify and punish officials who committed human rights abuses, but prosecution and punishment for such abuses was inconsistent,” the report read. Foreign…
Key Takeaways Ultra-processed foods dominate the U.S. diet and raise heart disease risk, but some—like whole-grain cereals or plain yogurt—can still be healthy. Good picks include frozen produce, low-sodium beans, nuts, and high-fiber cereals, while processed meats, sugary drinks, and refined breads are best limited. Swaps like plain yogurt with fruit or sparkling water, plus…
As the Israeli government prepares for the military takeover of Gaza City and, many fear, lay the groundwork for full seizure and occupation of Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stirred anger at home and abroad. Overwhelming evidence that large numbers of Gazans are starving has left Israeli leaders facing worldwide condemnation, the threat of…
AGL remains Australia’s biggest coal generator, but it says it its early moves into home electric vehicle charging schemes and virtual power plants is starting to pay off. In its latest earnings result released on Wednesday, AGL says it now has more than 1.5 gigawatts of decentralised assets “under orchestration”, referring to VPPs, home batteries…
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet on Friday at the remote Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a US military installation in Anchorage, Alaska. Elmendorf-Richardson combines the Air Force’s Elmendorf base and the US Army’s Fort Richardson. It is Alaska’s largest military base and is home to more than 32,000 people – about 10% of Anchorage’s population….