Пассажиров круизного лайнера, пострадавших от хантавируса, эвакуируют в их страны
В ближайшие часы ожидается прибытие круизного судна, ставшего эпицентром смертоносной вспышки хантавируса, на Канарские острова. Все пассажиры будут эвакуированы в свои страны, включая 17 граждан США. Подробности о ситуации и вирусе представлены в репортаже Рами Иноценсио и комментариях доктора Джона Лапука.
Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated to home countries, including Americans
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
28-летняя Холи Ли Хау-ин преодолевает трудности прошлого через профессиональную карьеру в сфере диджеинга.
Turning the tables: how 3 Hong Kong mothers are spinning trauma into hope as DJs
— Amid the crackle of vinyl records and the nostalgia of Cantonese golden oldies, Holy Lee Hau-yin, a Hong Kong mother of three young children, is spinning a new narrative as a professional disc jockey and turning a page on her troubled past.After suffering an abusive marriage and the exhaustion of a decade of childcare, Lee will spend Mother’s Day on Sunday with renewed hope. The 28-year-old is set to perform for a private event at The Peninsula Hong Kong hotel and ultimately hopes to make a...
Введение в Японии новой системы совместной опеки разделило мнения граждан. Реформа меняет многолетний порядок, при котором после развода право на ребенка получал только один из родителей.
Divorced from reality? Japan’s joint custody reform divides parents
— Yasuyuki Watanabe has not seen his daughter in more than 15 years. But he is not celebrating the landmark custody reform that Japan has just implemented.Until last month, Japanese law required one parent to hold sole custody of children after a divorce, leaving the other party reliant on informal goodwill or court-encouraged visitation to maintain a relationship with their child.For Watanabe, 54, the result was a system seemingly designed to exclude him, where one parent could disappear from a...
Судно MV Hondius, на борту которого зафиксирована вспышка смертельного вируса, приближается к берегам Испании. Большинство из 150 пассажиров будут эвакуированы и отправлены домой.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears Canary Islands for WHO-led evacuation
— A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain’s Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea.The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is expected to reach waters off Tenerife at dawn on Sunday, where WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is due to help coordinate the ship’s evacuation.Three passengers from the ship – a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman – have died, while others have fallen sick with the...
61-я редакция международной художественной выставки открылась в субботу на фоне геополитической напряженности.
Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
— The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.
Завершение строительства новых зданий в Уэст-Ковлуне может превратить этот район во второй по важности деловой центр Гонконга. Основными арендаторами площадей станут представители банковского и страхового секторов.
Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?
— Hong Kong’s West Kowloon is poised to emerge as the second-most important office sub-market after Central with the completion of new buildings that will accommodate banks and insurance companies, according to industry officials.However, there was expected to be limited demand from newcomers or via corporate expansion, with leasing activity dominated by relocations and higher vacancy rates in some of the city’s other business districts.The 40-hectare stretch of reclaimed land is being touted as...
Рост влияния Китая приводит к размыванию границ между привычными политическими терминами, затрудняя классификацию режимов.
Rise of China complicates ‘authoritarian’ vs ‘democratic’ binary
— There is growing unease in how we describe political systems today. Words that once seemed clear no longer illuminate as they should. “Free”, “democratic”, “liberal” and “authoritarian” are among the most commonly used terms in political discourse, yet their meanings have become increasingly blurred and contested.This is not simply a matter of semantics. It reflects a deeper mismatch between the language we use and the realities we are trying to describe.The problem is not new. In George...
На спутниковых изображениях обнаружено предполагаемое нефтяное пятно вблизи острова Харг в Иране.
Satellite images show likely oil slick off Iran’s Kharg Island
— Satellite images have captured a suspected oil slick spanning dozens of square kilometres near Iran’s Kharg Island.
Самолет авиакомпании Frontier Airlines совершил экстренную посадку из-за столкновения с человеком на взлетной полосе.
Passengers evacuated from Frontier Airlines plane
— A plane taking off from Denver International Airport was forced to make an emergency stop after it hit a person on the runway.
Генеральный прокурор штата Миннесота Кит Эллисон инициировал гражданский иск против фонда We Push for Peace. Руководителей обвиняют в использовании благотворительных средств для оплаты роскошного образа жизни и личного бизнеса.
Minnesota nonprofit accused of siphoning $6.5M to fund Vegas trips, luxury cars, private liquor store
— We Push for Peace nonprofit allegedly collapsed after directors pocketed $6.5 million meant for community violence prevention work in Minnesota.
В порту Тенерифе ожидают судно MV Hondius, на борту которого зафиксирована смертельная вспышка хантавируса.
Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
— BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Трое подозреваемых, включая гражданина Пакистана, арестованы в США за попытку переправки крупной партии огнестрельного оружия через границу с Канадой.
Pakistani national among 3 arrested in US for attempting to smuggle 89 firearms into Canada
— Three men, including a Pakistani national, face serious charges in the US for attempting to smuggle 89 firearms, many reportedly stolen, into Canada. Authorities apprehended the trio during a traffic stop, uncovering a significant cache of weapons. The accused are now detained, facing lengthy prison sentences for their alleged involvement in illegal arms trafficking.
Эксперты в Китае заявляют, что популярная поза на фотографиях может привести к утечке отпечатков пальцев. Угроза была представлена в рамках одного из реалити-шоу.
China TV variety show exposes scam linking ‘peace’ sign selfies to privacy risks
— A casual peace sign in a selfie has become China’s latest online privacy concern after experts warned that the popular pose could expose users’ fingerprints.In a mainland workplace reality show aired in April, financial expert Li Chang used a celebrity selfie to show how clearly visible fingers in a photograph could put personal biometric data at risk.Li said fingerprints could potentially be extracted from selfies taken within 1.5 metres if the fingers faced the camera directly. Even at a...
Власти штата Калифорния сообщили, что в ходе обыска дома, связанного с осужденным за убийство Кристин Смарт, останки девушки не были найдены.
California authorities say Kristin Smart's remains weren't found at search of home
— Authorities in California say they didn’t find the remains of Kristin Smart after finishing their search of a home tied to the man convicted of killing her
Во время матча между командами Iowa Cubs и Columbus Clippers питчер Педро Авила привлек внимание зрителей крайне эксцентричным поведением после отбитого мяча.
Minor League pitcher throws down a wild NSFW celebration after catching soft line drive
— Minor league pitcher Pedro Avila went viral after celebrating a nice grab with an over-the-top turf-humping celebration during a Columbus Clippers game.
Российский лидер видит потенциал для переговоров, однако подверг критике поддержку президента Украины со стороны Запада.
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'
— The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.
43-летняя Джеклин Скусе получила пожизненный срок без права на досрочное освобождение за организацию убийства отца своего ребенка в ходе спора об опеке.
Alabama mother sentenced to life for hiring hitman to kill her child's father over custody dispute
— Alabama woman Jaclyn Skuce gets life in prison for hiring a hitman to kill Anthony Sheppard to prevent him from gaining custody of their child.
Предложение направлено на усиление ответственности за антиконкурентные действия и стимулирование разоблачения нарушений в отрасли.
Bar Association proposes ‘double-track’ approach to criminalising bid-rigging
— The Hong Kong Bar Association has proposed criminalising bid-rigging by introducing a “double-track” approach to the Competition Ordinance, describing it as a quick fix to increase deterrence and encourage more whistle-blowers to expose industry malpractice following the city’s deadliest fire in decades.Under the current civil regime established in 2015, the ordinance only punishes individuals involved in serious anticompetitive acts, such as bid-rigging, with fines.But the new proposal calls...
В ходе судебного процесса выяснилось, что Брайан Ланзим планировал нападение на родственников своей бывшей партнерши после их расставания.
Former firefighter drove eight hours from Maine to NJ to kill ex-girlfriend’s family after she broke up with him, court hears
— Prosecutors say Brian Lanzim was armed with guns, ammunition and a bulletproof vest
Во время празднования 81-й годовщины победы над нацистской Германией в испанском городе Барселона произошла стычка между участниками шествия и протестующими.
Protesters attempt to disrupt Immortal Regiment march in Barcelona (VIDEO)
— Clashes erupted in Barcelona after counter-protesters interfered with Victory Day celebrations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany Read Full Article at RT.com
Команда WHL «Ванкувер Джайентс» была оштрафована на 5000 долларов после того, как один из скаутов сделал комплимент внешности репортера во время прямой трансляции драфта.
Junior hockey team fined after scout compliments female reporter's appearance
— An 85-year-old Vancouver Giants scout told a female reporter she was good-looking on a WHL draft stream, leading to a $5,000 fine for the team.