Politics Briefing: Corrections Commissioner says she regrets ‘pain and concern’ caused by Bernardo transfer
Hello, In the wake of the controversy surrounding Paul Bernardo’s transfer from a maximum-security to medium-security institution, the head of the Correctional Service of Canada says it is trying to be better at helping victims of crime affected by the agency. Commissioner Anne Kelly discussed the changes today in an appearance before the Commons committee […]
‘Waste of time, effort and energy’ trying to get government help during covid claims Metro Mayor
Attempting to get help from government ahead of the coronavirus lockdown was “a waste of time, effort and energy” according to the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor. Giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry, Steve Rotheram said officials from 10 Downing Street “blanked everything” and pleas from the city region “fell on deaf ears” during […]
Mike Flanagan’s joke recommendations for horror movie beginners have the potential to scar someone for life
Mike Flanagan has shared his horror movie picks for those who think they don’t like the genre – but don’t take them too seriously. The filmmaker shared a list on film social media site Letterboxd titled ‘Mike Flanagan’s Recommended Gateway Horror for Beginners’, writing: “Every so often, someone says to me ‘I really, really don’t […]
Taylor Swift will celebrate her birthday by sending her ‘Eras Tour’ to streaming
(CNN) — Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift has announced that her “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film” will be available to rent or buy on streaming services starting on her birthday, Dec. 13. “I was thinking a fun way to celebrate the year we’ve had together would be to make The Eras […]
Beijing court due to begin compensation hearings for MH370 victims
A girl stands in front of a condolence message board during a Day of Remembrance for MH370 event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. AP File On Monday, a Beijing court was scheduled to begin compensation hearings for the relatives of Chinese victims who perished on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing over ten years ago. […]
China Faces Surge in Respiratory Illnesses: WHO Requests More Info
Cases of respiratory illnesses have been surging in northern China, particularly among children, sparking speculation online of a new pandemic threat four years after COVID-19 first emerged in the country. However Chinese health authorities have said the rising infections are a mix of already known viruses and are linked to the country’s first full cold […]
Family of Taylor Swift fan who died attends singer’s third Eras Tour show in São Paolo
The family of Ana Clara Benevides, a young woman who died at Taylor Swift’s Nov. 17 show in Rio de Janeiro, was spotted in attendance at the singer’s final show in São Paulo, Brazil. In a video posted to X Sunday, the family of the college student gathered in a tented VIP area at Allianz […]
ByteDance to wind down Nuverse in full retreat from gaming -sources
Summary Companies TikTok maker to tell staff on Monday Will ask staff to stop working on unreleased games To look for ways to divest from launched titles Will not affect casual gaming brand Ohayoo or TikTok’s games Performance of Nuverse has been patchy since its 2019 formation HONG KONG, Nov 27 (Reuters) – TikTok maker […]
Xi Jinping’s grip on Chinese enterprise gets uncomfortably tight
Except that on paper NHI is private. A company called Fangda Group, which is listed in Shenzhen and fully privately owned, took a 47% stake in NHI in 2019, in a rare instance of a private company bailing out a state one. This made Fangda by far the largest single shareholder. The deal should have […]
Tesla phone, Xiaomi EV? The line between your car and phone is starting to blur – and it’s a good thing
New vehicles today deliver a ton of technology – including features like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4G/5G connectivity, 360-degree cameras, Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), and more – but only a few are software-defined vehicles (SDVs). SDVs are cars with functions and features that are primarily enabled through software and can […]
Opinion: The big question about the Israel-Hamas truce
Editor’s Note: Sign up to get this weekly column as a newsletter. We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. CNN — It was the night before Christmas in 1914 when British soldiers fighting along the Western Front heard holiday carols coming from the German trenches. “The following day, […]
Science news this week: The Atlantic’s missing blob and 100,000 ancient coins
This week in science news, researchers discovered a “missing” blob of water in the Atlantic Ocean, unearthed an enormous haul of centuries-old coins in Japan and found out why a species of bat has a weirdly big penis. Our top story was the unsurprising discovery of water in the Atlantic Ocean. That is, perhaps, a […]
China, US exchange accusations over US vessel in South China Sea
Representational image. Reuters China and the United States traded accusations over the weekend over the disputed South China Sea, after China’s navy claimed it had drove away a US destroyer on a normal freedom of navigation operation, according to the US Navy. According to a post on the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Southern Theatre Command’s […]
Cousin took a loan but couldn’t pay it back? As recovery agents run amok, even you aren’t safe
New Delhi: Ikram Khan Pathan, a resident of Gujarat’s Baroda district, came back to India from Saudi Arabia this month to attend a wedding in the family. What was to be a joyous occasion, however, quickly turned to trauma at the hands of loan recovery agents. On 19 November, Pathan and his younger brother Sameer […]
HEADLINES: Court lifts freeze order on Megaworld assets | Nov. 26, 2023
Good day. Here are the top stories of The Manila Times for Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer — your trusted building partner. READ: Court lifts freeze order on Megaworld assets Get the latest news delivered to your inbox […]
Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel adds kotatsu and hot sake service for a warm way to chill in the sky
This solves the one and only problem with Japan’s amazing heated tables. The Osaka Wheel, located in the city of Suita, Osaka Prefecture, is Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel. 123 meters (403.5 feet) off the ground at its highest point, the Osaka Wheel provides stunning views of the surrounding scenery, and soon it’ll provide something even […]
Hamas to free more hostages for release of Palestinians in 2nd truce swap
Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of the agreement. The Israeli military said the released hostages — including four Thais — had […]
China slams US after warship enters its territorial waters without permission
The Chinese military used its air force and naval forces to “track, monitor, and warn away” the vessel, according to a post on the Southern Theatre Command’s official WeChat page Image Courtesy Reuters On Saturday, the Chinese military announced that the USS Hopper, an American naval destroyer, had entered Chinese territorial waters without the Chinese […]
Cop28 beckons: A hellish future is predicted, yet the world continues to take baby steps on climate crisis
There is a risk that listing climate shocks endured this year – extreme weather events, the appalling consequences of unrelenting temperature rise and the wrecking of human lives – will only give rise to overwhelming doom, amid attempts to provoke the appropriate global response. There may be better grounds for hope elsewhere, including indications that […]
China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy
BEIJING, Nov 24 (Reuters) – China will temporarily exempt citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas to visit the world’s second-largest economy in a bid to give a boost to post-pandemic tourism. From Dec. 1 to Nov. 30 next year, citizens of those countries entering China for business, tourism, […]
Philippines, Australia start sea, air patrols in South China Sea
The Philippines and Australia began their first joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on Saturday, days after Manila took similar steps with the U.S. as Pacific nations warily eye an increasingly assertive China. The three-day exercises, announced by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on social media, follow discussions by the Philippines […]
Australian Antarctic Division, ship operator, lashed in ATSB report into 2021 Everest fire at sea
In short: A report into a fire on board a ship contracted by Australia’s Antarctic Division (AAD) in April 2021 heavily criticises the division and the ship’s operators over failures which left it “and its 109 personnel in a precarious situation … in some of the harshest and least-forgiving oceans on the planet”. The ATSB says […]
Sineng Electric Ranked as a BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV Inverter Maker
WUXI, China, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sineng Electric, a global leading manufacturer of PV and energy storage inverters, ranked in BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV inverter maker list, due to its technological progress, business stability, and outstanding market competitiveness. BNEF’s tiering system, based on bankability, involves a stringent evaluation process that covers various dimensions. Inclusion in […]
HEADLINES: Marcos eyes PH return to ICC | Nov. 25, 2023
Good day. Here are the top stories of The Manila Times for Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer — your trusted building partner. READ: Marcos eyes PH return to ICC Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign […]
ViewSonic Announces the Winners of the 4th ColorPro Awards
First Prizes Awarded to a Turkish Photographer and a British Videographer BREA, Calif., Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and EdTech solutions, has announced the top 10 winners of the Photography and Videography categories of the 4th ColorPro Awards: RISE. In celebration of the exceptional talents showcased, […]
Switzerland in the world: which attitudes and sanctions contradict neutrality?
Kai Reusser / swissinfo.ch read aloud pause Here you can find out which Swiss attitudes irritate the world and what Switzerland’s positions are on global issues. In some remote corners of the world, Switzerland is also writing small, no less astonishing stories. This content was published on November 24, 2023 – 09:00 November 24, 2023 […]
Terry Gou withdraws from Taiwan president race, bringing relief to Foxconn
TAIPEI, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of tech giant Foxconn (2317.TW), on Friday withdrew from the race to be Taiwan’s next president, bringing a sense of relief to the major Apple (AAPL.O) supplier and iPhone manufacturer, sources said. Gou announced his bid in August, saying he wanted to unite the opposition […]
FACT CHECK: China has not given up West Philippine Sea claims
Claim: China has given up its sovereign claim over the West Philippine Sea. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the YouTube video bearing the claim has gained 77,788 views, 2,300 likes, and 660 comments. The video’s thumbnail and title bears the claim: “China sinuko na West Philippine Sea.” (China has surrendered the […]