Ireland to pass law banning goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank
The law faces considerable opposition from Israel and some US politicians
57-year-old Hong Kong school to merge after third closure threat in 2 decades
A Hong Kong primary school facing its third closure threat in two decades due to declining enrolment announced on Tuesday that it will merge with a neighbouring institution from the new academic year in September.
The 57-year-old Fresh Fish Traders School in Tai Kok Tsui was among 15 institutions allocated zero Primary One classes for the coming term amid a persistent drop in the city’s student population.
The decision follows a warning issued by education authorities two months ago.
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U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations
The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.
Trump’s oozing influence in the Texas primary runoffs and U.S. revives strikes in Iran: Morning Rundown
The question of Trump’s GOP influence returns as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen.
Sydney light show horror as dozens of drones suddenly plummet to ground
Stunned bystanders watched on as more than 80 drones plummeted from the night sky into the harbour and boardwalk at one of Australia's most iconic locations
Tourist couple plunge 65ft to their deaths after suspension bridge snaps on holiday hike
The couple plunged to their deaths as they were hiking to one of Indonesia's hidden gem locations that attracts visitors from all around the world keen to see its scenic beauty
Changes to Yosemite's reservation system lead to 'chaos' in park over holiday weekend
Have you been to Yosemite recently after it ended its reservation system? Well, the transition is proving to be chaotic. Over the holiday weekend, visitors were met with long lines, limited parking, and crowded conditions throughout the park.
Oil prices surge to $100 a barrel as US-Iran peace hopes fade amid military strikes
It was a ‘messy’ morning for global markets, an analyst says
Shanxi mine disaster casts shadow over province’s shift from coal to culture
Shanxi, China’s top coal-producing province, has attempted to rebrand from a polluting, high-risk mining hub into a cultural and tourist destination. However, the country’s deadliest mining accident in nearly two decades has cast a shadow over this image.
On Friday, a devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi killed at least 82 people. The disaster, which industry insiders said was a result of systemic safety failures, has drawn attention to the safety, governance and...
1 year later, how WA’s controversial cap on rent hikes has been enforced
A year into Washington’s limit on residential rent increases, the state has yet to collect a cent in civil penalties from landlords. That’s not to say some haven’t violated the law. The state attorney general’s office has settled roughly four dozen cases of alleged breaches of the law, which caps rent increases in traditional units […]
Roberts and Davies return from injury for Wales
Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.
Roberts and Davies return from injury for Wales
Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.