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France tightens infant formula rules after toxin scare
France has said it will impose stricter limits on the acceptable level of a toxin called cereulide in infant formula after potentially contaminated products were recalled in over 60 countries.
Hong Kong steps up scrutiny of private schools
Hong Kong’s private schools could be ordered to cease operating or have their registration revoked if their management is deemed unsatisfactory under new guidelines issued by education authorities.
The Education Bureau released a code of practice on Friday for private primary and secondary schools, following reports of poor management – including some allegedly offering unauthorised courses and collecting fees from parents without approval.
The document said the bureau might issue an advisory or...
Massive Power Outages Hit Moldova After Ukrainian Grid Failure
Major power disruptions struck Moldova on January 31 after severe problems in Ukraine’s electricity network triggered a cascading failure, amid harsh winter weather and ongoing damage from Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Man, 50s, found dead in Dublin as two women rushed to hospital
A man was discovered with serious injuries in Dublin in the early hours this morning and was declared dead at the scene while two women were raced to hospital
Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.
Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.
Electricity lines between Ukraine, Moldova, Romania fail, causing mass outages
Ukraine’s power grid experienced mass outages on Saturday after a “technical malfunction” caused electrical lines between Moldova, Romania and Ukraine to fail, Ukraine’s energy minister said.
The outages knocked out water supplies to Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and prompted a complete shutdown of the city’s metro network, paralysing transport for thousands.
“Today at 10.42am a technical malfunction occurred, causing a simultaneous shutdown of the 400-kilovolt line between the power grids of Romania...
Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.
Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.
Kratom taxes and regulations weighed in WA
Washington lawmakers are considering three bills to strengthen regulation of kratom, a psychoactive supplement sold at convenience stores and smoke shops. One bill would impose a steep tax on the product. Another would ban the sale of a synthetic substance sometimes found in kratom. The third proposes a smaller tax combined with a version of […]
Shapiro campaigned on getting justice for sexual abuse survivors. Some say he hasn’t done enough as governor.
Former lawmakers who are also survivors of child sexual abuse say Gov. Josh Shapiro hasn’t done enough to get justice for victims of abuse.