В Южной Корее найден мертвым судья, вынесший приговор Ким Кён Хи
Полиция Южной Кореи сообщила о смерти судьи апелляционного суда Шин Чжон О, который рассматривал громкое дело бывшей первой леди Ким Кён Хи. Тело 55-летнего судьи было обнаружено рано утром в среду на клумбе рядом со зданием Сеульского высокого суда в районе Сочхо, южный Сеул. Ранее Шин Чжон О отменил решение суда первой инстанции о невиновности подсудимой и назначил ей более строгое наказание. При доставке в ближайшую больницу мужчина был констатирован мертвым. Полиция расследует обстоятельства смерти.
South Korean judge who handed Kim Keon-hee 4-year term found dead days after verdict
A South Korean appellate court judge who presided over a high-profile case involving former first lady Kim Keon-hee was found dead early Wednesday morning, police said.Shin Jong-oh, who had overturned a lower court’s not guilty verdict and imposed a harsher sentence on Kim, was discovered with severe injuries in a flower bed near the Seoul High Court building in Seocho district, southern Seoul.He was pronounced dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.Police suspect the 55-year-old died after...
Премьер-министры Японии и Австралии подписали соглашение об экономической безопасности и договорились о выделении почти 1 миллиарда долларов на развитие добычи критически важных минералов.
Anxious Australia and jittery Japan deepen ‘quasi-alliance’ for an uneasy age
— Japan’s prime minister touched down in Australia on Sunday with a set of shared anxieties – about Trump, China and the fragility of supply chains that the two insular nations have long relied upon – to which she sought some small relief.By the time she departed, Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had signed an economic security pact, unlocked nearly US$1 billion in critical minerals funding and laid the groundwork for what observers describe as the most comprehensive...
Власти планируют внедрить технологии переработки отходов в энергию, однако их запуск может занять несколько лет.
Bali drowning in trash after landfill closed
— The government aims to set up several waste-to-energy projects, including one in Bali that could process about 1,200 tons of waste daily, but these could take years to come online.
В штате Нью-Джерси восьмилетний ребенок попал в больницу после атаки бобра. Власти подтвердили, что у животного обнаружено бешенство.
Boy, 8, hospitalized after being attacked by rabid beaver in New Jersey park
— Authorities said the beaver has since tested positive for rabies
Развитие технологий искусственного интеллекта в Китае и США идет по разным путям, что ведет к усилению технологического разрыва между странами.
AI ecosystems in China and US grow apart amid tech war
— China and the United States are taking divergent paths to developing artificial intelligence (AI), putting their technology ecosystems increasingly at odds.This divergence was on show on April 24 when start-up DeepSeek launched its next-generation V4 AI models that were optimised for use with the Ascend chips and associated software tools of tech giant Huawei Technologies.China has for years been pursuing technological self-reliance, a policy reiterated by the Communist Party’s Politburo at...
На борту лайнера MV Hondius выявлено семь случаев заболевания хантавирусом. Пассажиры находятся в пути из Кабо-Верде к Канарским островам.
Cruise ship hantavirus latest: Boat to sail from Cape Verde to Canary Islands with passengers trapped on board
— WHO says a total of seven hantavirus cases identified on cruise ship MV Hondius so far
Аналитики оценили выступления участников дебатов, выделив наиболее и наименее успешные стратегии.
Commentary: Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here's what our columnists say
— Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters?
Депутату партии «Новые люди» Джуди Чан направили письменное предупреждение после того, как ее засняли едущей по встречной полосе.
Hong Kong Legco issues warning to lawmaker Judy Chan over traffic offence
— Hong Kong’s legislature has issued a written warning to lawmaker Judy Chan Kapui for driving on the wrong side of the road, urging her to be mindful of her conduct and meet the public’s expectations.The official warning was issued by the Legislative Council’s Supervisory Committee on Wednesday, four months after the 45-year-old New People’s Party lawmaker was filmed driving against the flow of traffic in Wan Chai on January 23.In its report to the Legco following an investigation into a...
Сотрудники Независимого контрольного подразделения (ICU) предстанут перед судом, чтобы дать показания о своей роли в расследовании крупного пожара в районе Тай-По.
Tai Po fire probe: Housing Bureau’s checking unit failed to follow up on safety issues
— This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing.All eyes are on the Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit (ICU), whose officers are scheduled to testify before a judge-led panel on Wednesday about their role in Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze.Senior maintenance surveyor Andy Ku Siu-ping will be the only witness giving live evidence in the first of three sessions of the fourth round of evidential...
Премьер-министр Японии Санаэ Такаичи стремится повысить международный авторитет своей страны. Это происходит на фоне роста влияния Китая и растущих сомнений в роли США.
Japan’s Takaichi Pitches Strength and Stability in Visits to Australia and Vietnam
— Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading.
Масштабные российские атаки на востоке Украины унесло жизни 27 человек непосредственно перед началом действия режима перемирия.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukrainian ceasefire enters effect after day of deadly Russian strikes
— Worst Russian strikes of the year throughout eastern Ukraine kill 27 people in hours leading up to Kyiv's ceasefire
Южнокорейский фондовый индекс KOSPI вырос почти на 7%, обновив исторические максимумы. Основным драйвером роста стало значительное подорожание акций компании Samsung Electronics.
South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.
— South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.
Доступ сепаратистов к спискам избирателей вызвал политический резонанс в Канаде и поднял вопросы о защите персональных данных.
Alberta independence activists are embroiled in voter data scandal
— The fact separatist activists had the list of electors has caused a political furor in Canada, and it has raised questions around privacy ahead of a potential vote on independence.
Дональд Трамп объявил о временной приостановке военной операции США по сопровождению судов в Ормузском проливе.
US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz
— Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
На крупнейшей в мире автомобильной выставке в Пекине был представлен широкий спектр брендов электромобилей, которые планируют расширять свое присутствие в Европе.
From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets
— For German consumer Erik Böhme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener – the world’s largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe.“I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe,” said Böhme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3.Böhme was among 250 foreign media, clients and social media influencers invited by Geely...
Северная Корея продемонстрировала смартфоны под собственным брендом на фоне международной изоляции и санкций.
Pyongyang calling: North Korea shows off own-brand phones
— Diplomatically isolated and under sanctions over its weapons programs, North Korea has an aging manufacturing base that analysts doubt can make high-quality consumer technology.
По словам очевидцев, женщина успела оттолкнуть детей с пути следования машины непосредственно перед наездом.
80-year-old crossing guard killed after being hit by car while helping kids cross street in New Jersey
— Witnesses say Jean Schultz pushed the children out of the path of the car moments before she was struck
Министр иностранных дел Ирана Аббас Аракчи прибыл в Пекин. Это его первое посещение Китая с начала войны в Иране.
China hosts Iran's top diplomat just days ahead of Trump's high-stakes visit
— Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi trip to Beijing on Wednesday marks the first time he has visited China since the beginning of the Iran war.
После трагедии в Северных Альпах, где один из двух заблокированных туристов погиб, эксперт призвал не недооценивать опасность весенних походов.
‘May can give a false sense of safety,’ expert warns after Hong Kong hiker dies in Japan
— Hikers should not underestimate the risks of climbing in Japan during the volatile spring transition in May, a mountaineering expert has warned after two Hong Kong men became stranded in the Northern Alps, one of whom later died.Veteran mountaineer Chung Kin-man said on Wednesday that climbers might develop a false sense of safety due to warmer weather in lowland areas in May, even as conditions in the mountains remained unstable, with risks of snowstorms, strong winds and freezing...
Власти Испании одобрили заход в порт Канарских островов судна, на борту которого зафиксирована вспышка заболевания.
Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands
— Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
В полиции Кито готовятся к повторному задержанию Юки Адачи, подозреваемого в убийстве собственного сына.
Police plan to rearrest Kyoto father over murder charge
— Police believe Yūki Adachi may have murdered his son in a public restroom about 2 kilometers from the family's home.