Расследование пожара в Тай-По: Бюро жилищного строительства не обеспечило контроль за мерами безопасности
В центре внимания находится Независимое контрольное подразделение (ICU) Бюро жилищного строительства. Сотрудники ведомства должны дать показания перед комиссией под руководством судьи в среду относительно их участия в расследовании пожара в Тай-По. В рамках первой из трех запланированных сессий слушаний единственным свидетелем, дающим показания в прямом эфире, станет старший инженер по техническому обслуживанию Энди Ку Сиу-пин.
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...
В 39 государственных ведомствах внедрят платформу генеративного искусственного интеллекта Gennai. Проект направлен на повышение эффективности работы госслужащих и стимулирование использования современных технологий.
Government to launch AI pilot program to boost efficiency and encourage tech’s adoption
— Gennai, a generative artificial intelligence platform developed for internal use by civil servants, will be rolled out across 39 government agencies.
Группа из четырех женщин и девяти детей, проживавших в сирийском лагере Родж, должна прибыть в аэропорты Сиднея и Мельбурна. Власти предупреждают о возможных арестах.
Australia warns of arrests as 13 people linked to Isis set to return from Syria
— A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State (Isis) jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said on Wednesday, warning some will face arrest.The four women and nine children, who had been living in Roj camp in Syria, are expected to land in Sydney and Melbourne airports on Thursday, according to local media.Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said he received an alert on Wednesday morning when the group’s travel booking was made.“The government is not...
В Нью-Йорке произошли стычки между сотрудниками полиции и сотнями участников акций в поддержку Палестины.
Pro-Palestine protesters clash with police in New York
— Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters have clashed with police in New York.
В преддверии завершения трансляции программы Late Show Стивен Кольбер готовится к беседе с экс-президентом США Бараком Обамой.
Stephen Colbert interviews former President Barack Obama as Late Show enters its final weeks on air
— Colbert’s relationship with the former president goes back to his days on Comedy Central in the early 2000s
На борту судна, следовавшего из Аргентины в Антарктику и далее через Атлантический океан, зафиксированы случаи заболевания пассажиров и экипажа редким вирусом.
How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified
— A deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over the course of weeks on a cruise ship that sailed from Argentina toward Antarctica and then across the Atlantic Ocean as passengers and crew members fell sick
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...
Проевропейская коалиция под руководством премьер-министра Илие Болояна прекратила свое существование вследствие вотума недоверия.
Romania’s pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote
— The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
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...
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.
Судья апелляционного суда Шин Чжон О, председательствовавший на резонансном процессе против бывшей первой леди, был обнаружен с тяжелыми травмами возле здания Сеульского высокого суда.
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...
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...