The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts issued a 36-month protection order for an infant named Danny, placing him under the care of the Social Welfare Department. This ruling followed a multidisciplinary assessment that concluded the boy’s parents, Tsang and Kwan, had neglected the child by failing to provide standard newborn medical checkups and vaccinations. Why did … Read more
Canada is preparing humanitarian aid for Venezuela following two major earthquakes that struck the South American nation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. According to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors have resulted in at least 164 deaths and 971 injuries, and were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than … Read more
Hong Kong police arrested a 29-year-old woman, identified by local media as adult video actress Erena So Hoi-lam, on Thursday in Sham Shui Po on suspicion of promoting or facilitating illegal bookmaking. According to the Kowloon West Regional Crime Unit, the arrest follows an investigation into offshore gambling syndicates recruiting online influencers to market unauthorized … Read more
Leah Stewart, a mid-30s teacher, regained consciousness this week after spending 10 days in an induced coma following a severe shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia. According to updates provided by her brother on a fundraising page, Stewart spoke her first words, “I love you,” to her family on Tuesday. She remains in … Read more
South Africa secured a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages following a 1-0 victory over South Korea, as Relebohile Maseko scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute. The result, confirmed by official match reports, leaves South Africa set to face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on June 28, while Mexico concludes the … Read more
Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in their tournament opener, driven by a deflected shot from Munoz. Despite Colombia’s early dominance, DR Congo’s defensive resilience and goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi’s saves highlighted a growing trend of increased competitiveness from emerging football nations in major international tournaments. How will Colombia’s performance impact their upcoming clash … Read more
The Canadian federal government is expected to announce its selection for a new multi-billion dollar submarine fleet within days, marking the end of a two-year procurement race between German-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and South Korean manufacturer Hanwha. According to officials, the project will replace Canada’s aging Victoria-class vessels with up to 12 new submarines … Read more
Grigory Nekhoroshev, the former editor of the Russian newspaper Moskovsky Korrespondent, has died in Riga, Latvia, at age 69. Friends of the journalist state he passed away after consuming poisonous mushrooms gathered near his home. While no evidence of foul play has been officially confirmed, Nekhoroshev—who in 2008 first reported on the relationship between Vladimir … Read more
Grocery price variations between local supermarkets are driven by independent ownership models rather than centralized price-setting, according to Foodstuffs. While consumers often report frustration over regional price gaps, retailers maintain that local store owners set prices based on operating costs, seasonal fluctuations, and specific community-based promotions. Why do grocery prices vary between stores in the … Read more
Armed assailants removed a mother and her six-year-old child, who had tested positive for Ebola, from a health centre near Butembo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday. According to a provincial notice seen by Reuters, the attack involved individuals armed with bladed weapons. Local health authorities have not yet located the … Read more