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A court in northwest Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Friday sentenced 15 individuals for their roles in a gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in 2023 that killed 31 people. The defendants received prison terms ranging from one to six years for the crimes of causing serious accidents or providing false certification documents, according to the Xingqing District People's Court in Yinchuan, the regional capital. Zhang Hongxian and Liu Guo, who co-invested and operated the restaurant, were among those convicted. Cui Wenbo, the actual controller of the gas supplier, and Zhou Zhiguo, the legal representative of a gas testing agency, were also found guilty. Three of the defendants were banned from working in related professions for a certain period, while three frontline employees with lighter liability were given suspended jail sentences in accordance with the law. The blast took place at Fuyang Barbecue Restaurant in Yinchuan on June 21, 2023, when liquefied petroleum gas leaked at the restaurant and caused the blast, leaving 31 dead and seven injured. The court found that the direct cause of the blast was the LPG distributor providing the restaurant with substandard cylinders, which were incorrectly operated by the restaurant staff. Zhou and two others, as staff members of the gas testing agency, were found to have intentionally provided false certification documents. (Xinhua)…
Electricians, lift technicians, seafarers, aircraft maintenance workers and AI specialists who move to Hong Kong under a planned expansion of a talent programme will have to be under 40, and not under 35 as previously suggested. The planned "new channels" under an existing talent scheme were announced in John Lee's chief executive policy address last October. Labour Secretary Chris Sun on Friday said officials have changed their minds about an age limit of 35 for such workers. "In the beginning, we thought about using the age of 35 as the cut-off. But during an extensive consultation process, we realised that if we want a certain number of people to come to Hong Kong and work in these types of jobs, it would be more ideal to set the limit at 40," he said. "If you think about it, we expect someone to work until 65 years old. So if they come here at or by the age of 40, they can still have at least 25 years to contribute to Hong Kong's economy," he added. Sun said revisions to the city's talent schemes will be announced soon.…
The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong will serve an essential role in mediating cross-border commercial and investment disputes, Under-Secretary-General of United Nations Li Junhua said. Speaking at the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed, Li said the push is timely amid heightened geopolitical tensions. “Rising trade barriers, cuts to foreign aid, and systemic challenges have all jeopardised global stability and development gains," he said. "Therefore, effective, accessible and peaceful distributed resolutions remained critical.” Li also said mediation can be “faster, cheaper, and better” in restoring relationships than litigation and arbitration. “This convention builds upon these traditions, offering a framework that respects and incorporates diverse approaches to mediation,” he said. Representatives from countries signing the convention also expressed confidence that IOMed will bring peaceful solutions to global disputes. Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira said his country is committed to making the convention a success. “It is surely a desirable vehicle to advance the global imperatives of the rule of law that will provide a new platform for the peaceful resolution of international disputes and make all nations prosperous, happy and live fulfilling lives,” he said. Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said the signing of the convention marks the birth of an important global institution to support principles of multilateralism and mediation. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, a representative of attending countries at the signing ceremony, said his country supports credible and constructive efforts for peace and conflict resolutions. “In a world marked by growing uncertainty, Switzerland supports initiatives that foster pragmatic solutions and uphold a stable, rule-based international order, which is the foundation for lasting peace and shared prosperity.”…
Chief Executive John Lee said on Friday that the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong will be a "great honour" for the city and the SAR's world-class legal infrastructure makes it a "preferred venue" for dispute resolution. Speaking at the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation, Lee said Hong Kong is a city that "builds bridges, not walls", underscoring the government's dedication to supporting IOMed's mission to deliver "friendly, flexible, economical and efficient mediation services". "The IOMed will provide a pathway for countries, regardless of culture, language and legal system, to resolve international disputes based on mutual respect and understanding. This is increasingly important amid mounting geopolitical tensions," he said. "When protectionism threatens to derail the international trade order, and when unilateralism looms over global supply chains, it is dialogue, not division, that restores balance." Lee noted that Hong Kong is the only common law jurisdiction in China and the only one in the world that operates in both Chinese and English. He said the city has a strong tradition of the rule of law, characterised by an independent judiciary and a court of final appeal featuring distinguished jurists with both local and international backgrounds. "We actively promote a vibrant culture of mediation. In fact, it is a general policy to incorporate a mediation clause in all government contracts. We are also enhancing the system on local accreditation and disciplinary matters of the mediation profession," he said. "And we go all out to build bridges with the world. Hong Kong will actively promote the IOMed's valuable work in settling international disputes through mediation, and advocate mediation as a global tool for peace and justice across borders." Lee said IOMed's headquarters at a former police station in Wan Chai could open as soon as the end of the year.…
A new intergovernmental body focused on mediation will help move legal conflicts beyond a "zero-sum mentality" and foster better relations among countries, the nation's top diplomat said on Friday. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing has all along called for efforts to address disagreements with mutual understanding, build consensus via dialogue, promote development through win-win cooperation, and tackle issues with a future-oriented perspective. He emphasised the need to resolve conflicts through dialogue and mediate disputes through consultation at a signing ceremony in Wan Chai for the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation, headquartered in Hong Kong. "The birth of the [organisation] can help transcend the 'you lose, I win, zero sum' mentality, promote the amicable resolution of international disputes, and foster more harmonious international relations," Wang said. He also called on everyone to uphold fairness and justice and to place more emphasis on developing countries and the Global South. The senior Beijing official hailed Hong Kong as a success story of the peaceful settlement of international disputes, citing the territory's return to the motherland. "The city enjoys exceptional advantages in international mediation," Wang said, citing, "for example, its affinity to the motherland and connection to the world, its enabling business environment, its highly developed legal system, and its strength in both common law and civil law." Wang said the new organisation, which he described as a "rising star", will grow together with Hong Kong as the Pearl of the Orient. The top diplomat was the first signatory of the convention, followed by senior officials from more than 30 countries to become founding members of the body. Senior representatives from more than 50 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, and from some 20 international bodies, including the United Nations, attended the ceremony. A forum will be held on Friday afternoon following the ceremony to discuss topics such as mediation of disputes among countries and of international investment and commercial disputes.…
The White House on Thursday vowed that its massive federal government slashing drive would continue, even after the departure of cost-cutter-in-chief Elon Musk, who the administration thanked for his service. US President Donald Trump had tasked Musk with cutting government spending as head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but, after a feverish start, the billionaire recently announced he was stepping back to focus on his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. "We thank him for his service. We thank him for getting DOGE off of the ground, and the efforts to cut waste, fraud and abuse will continue," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Musk has paid tribute to Trump, but also criticised the US president's signature spending bill, saying it would increase the national deficit and undermine the cost-cutting work. Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" – which passed the US House last week and now moves to the Senate – offers sprawling tax relief and spending cuts and is the centrepiece of his domestic agenda. But Musk, a key Trump advisor and financial backer, said in a CBS interview that he was "disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly". The world's richest person last week also said he would pull back from spending on politics, having contributed around a quarter of a billion dollars to support Trump's election campaign. (AFP)…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on Thursday said he hopes his side can put on an exciting performance for local fans during their upcoming friendly against Team Hong Kong, China. The friendly will be held at Hong Kong Stadium at 8pm on Friday. The Red Devils are on the second leg of their postseason Asian tour, after suffering a disappointing 1-0 loss against the Asean All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Key players like goalkeeper Andre Onana, defender Harry Maguire, and right back Diogo Dalot also missed out on the Hong Kong stop, as they are committed to another event in India. At a press briefing, the United manager said he will try to bring out all star players if possible to impress the fans. “If the players are available, I'm going to put the players to play. I will try to divide because I don't want all the young kids all together. I will try to mix these things. We want to be competitive,” he said. “I don't know which part they are going to play, if they are playing together. For example, [Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho] in the last game played second half together. So I'm trying to balance the team, but if they are fit, they will play. And we will have the maximum respect for everybody here.” Amorim also joked about the weather in Hong Kong, which has seen heavy downpours on Thursday, saying the players are happy that the weather is just like it is in Manchester. Meanwhile, the head coach of Hong Kong, China, Ashley Westwood, said he hopes the SAR team can leave football fans around the globe with the impression that football in the SAR is organised and professional. But the SAR coach also said he would remind players not to get carried away and risk injury. “We're not there to go and scalp anyone or go after people. We're just there to enjoy the game of football, play a nice relaxed game and treat it as what it is. And that's an exhibition game,” he said. “It's like I say, it's kind of a training session for us in our window. We're not going hammering tongs and breaking boundaries and smashing into tackles and being stupid.” “We're just going there for the lads to enjoy themselves and enhance the occasion and hopefully, be part of a good occasion for the fans and that's what it is.” The SAR coach also said that every player on the team would get some minutes on the pitch. Team Hong Kong, China will be playing their first ever home game at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium for their next Asian Cup qualifier match against India on June 10, with tickets for the match almost all snapped up. Westwood said the team is looking forward to playing in front of a large crowd, which he said would give them an advantage. “I've played football in front of big crowds, the players have played football in front of big crowds and that only brings the best out of you,” he said. The SAR team will have one more friendly game following their clash against Manchester United before facing India.…
Xiaomi rolled out its new sports utility vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, as the firm best known for smartphones and consumer electronics gears up to further challenge Tesla in the world's largest auto market. Xiaomi launched the YU7 at 13 of its Beijing showrooms and will start taking orders for the vehicle in July. It is keen to repeat the success of the sporty SU7 sedan, which launched last year and has outsold Tesla's Model 3 on a monthly basis since December. Analysts have said the YU7 could pose a major threat to Tesla's best-selling Model Y but its launch comes at a time when Xiaomi, a relative newcomer to China's highly-competitive EV market, has seen new EV orders fall after a series of controversies. Chinese authorities have been investigating a fatal highway crash at the end of March involving an SU7 in driving-assistance mode and Xiaomi has apologised for "not clear enough" marketing after customer complaints of false advertising. Liu Jiaxing, a 34-year-old tech worker, was among the first visitors to Xiaomi's flagship showroom in Beijing Oriental Plaza on Thursday, eager to catch a glimpse of the emerald green YU7. Liu said he was fond of the styling and colour as well as the fact that Xiaomi vehicles connect with the firm's personal gadgets and smart home products, which he felt pointed to how local brands understood Chinese consumers better than their foreign counterparts. "I used to be more prone to US, German and French car marques, but the fast progress of China's EV sector prompts me to focus more on the products rather than brands," he said. Another visitor was Tom van Dillen, managing partner at German management consultancy Greenkern in Beijing, who said he was not a fan of some of the YU7's intelligent features, which he described as "unnecessary", but said the YU7 was a formidable challenger to the Model Y. He cited a "physical ecosystem advantage in the showroom where there is a dedicated area with accessories that only fit into Xiaomi cars" and their competitive price. Xiaomi has said that it will only announce the YU7's pricing in July. HSBC Qianhai estimated in a note last week that the new SUV will be priced between 230,000 yuan and 330,000 yuan and that Xiaomi could ship 100,000 YU7 units this year and 249,000 units in 2026. The Model Y is priced from 263,500 yuan in China. (Reuters)…
China urged the United States on Thursday to "fully cancel the wrongful unilateral tariff measures" after a US federal court blocked most of President Donald Trump's sweeping levies from going into effect. "China urges the United States to heed the rational voices from the international community and domestic stakeholders and fully cancel the wrongful unilateral tariff measures," Ministry of Commerce spokeswoman He Yongqian said. The call came soon after the Trump administration filed an appeal against a three-judge Court of International Trade ruling earlier in the day that Trump had overstepped his authority, barring most of the restrictions announced since he took office in January. (AFP)…
Beijing criticised the US decision to "unreasonably" revoke the visas of Chinese students, saying on Thursday it had lodged protests with Washington following the announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "The US has unreasonably cancelled Chinese students' visas under the pretext of ideology and national rights," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. "China firmly opposes this and has lodged representations with the US." President Donald Trump's administration vowed a day earlier to revoke the visas of Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for US universities. Rubio said the United States would "aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields". "We will also revise visa criteria to enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications from the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong," he said. Young Chinese people have long been crucial to US universities, which rely on international students paying full tuition. The Foreign Ministry hit back at the move, with Mao saying it had "seriously damaged the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese students and disrupted the normal cultural exchanges between the two countries". "This political and discriminatory practice of the US has exposed the lies of the so-called freedom and openness that the US has always advertised, and further damaged the US's own international image, national image and national credibility," she said. (AFP)…
Early voting in South Korea's presidential elections kicked off on Thursday, with both main candidates set to cast ballots in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol's ill-fated effort to suspend civilian rule last year. All major polls have placed liberal Lee Jae-myung as the clear frontrunner in the race, with a recent Gallup survey showing 49 percent of respondents viewed him as the best candidate. Trailing behind him is conservative ex-labour minister Kim Moon-soo of the ruling People Power Party – Yoon's former party – at 35 percent. While election day is set for June 3, those who want to vote early can do so on Thursday and Friday – part of an initiative introduce in 2013 to help those unable to cast ballots on polling day or planning to travel. South Koreans have in recent years turned out in larger and larger numbers for early voting, with 37 percent casting their ballots ahead of polling day in the 2022 presidential election. Voting began at 6am for 12 hours, taking place again on Friday. According to the National Election Commission, as of 9am the early voting turnout rate was 3.55 percent, the highest record yet for that time in South Korean election history. "Some say power comes from the barrel of a gun, but I believe a vote is more powerful than a bullet," Lee told a rally on Wednesday. According to a Gallup poll, more than half of Lee's supporters said they planned to vote early, compared to just 16 percent of Kim's supporters. Kim has said he will cast his vote in Incheon, west of Seoul, with his campaign framing it as "the beginning of a dramatic turnaround", a nod to US General Douglas MacArthur's landing there during the Korean War. Kim's decision to vote early has surprised many on the right, where conspiracy theories about electoral fraud – particularly during early voting – are rife. The 73-year-old however reassured his supporters that there is "nothing to worry about." "If you hesitate to vote early and end up missing the main election, it would be a major loss," said Kim on Wednesday. "Our party will mobilise all its resources to ensure strict monitoring and oversight of early voting," he said. (AFP)…
Thousands of women at high risk of breast cancer will enjoy free screenings as the government rolls out a new round of the Breast Cancer Screening Pilot Programme on June 10. Women aged 35 to 74 who carry genetic mutations leading to a higher risk of breast cancer or those with a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer are eligible to participate in the scheme. They should also be asymptomatic and have no history of breast cancer. Those eligible will receive assessments and mammograms at seven designated clinics operated by three non-governmental organisations – Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation, United Christian Nethersole Community Health Service and Haven of Hope Christian Service Clinic. Registrations start on Friday. Additional ultrasound tests will also be arranged for those in need. The head of the Centre for Health Protection's non-communicable disease branch, Anne Chee, said programme participants will not have to pay for the screening tests, which could cost up to HK$3,000 in the private sector. She said the three service providers have long-standing histories of providing health services for women. "We believe that through the collaboration with the NGOs, we can mobilise our community power in promoting health and offer an alternative service model to women in Hong Kong," she said, adding that the scheme will last for three years. Chee said breast cancer is the most common cancer among Hong Kong women, with more than 5,000 new cases being recorded in 2022 alone. She added that early detection could significantly bring down the mortality rate.…
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in Hong Kong to attend Friday's signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation. Representatives from more than 60 countries will be on hand for the ceremony. Chief Executive John Lee said on Thursday that the authorities are willing to recommend talent to join the international mediation body that will be based in Hong Kong. At a question-and-answer session in the legislature, Lee stressed that the body will allow Hong Kong to strengthen its collaborative role in the international community, while also bringing major economic benefits. "This is a momentous event. The organisation will help us bring together talent from different places," he said. "We will also be able to expand the influence of the organisation across the world. We can recommend talent to our country or to the organisation... if people have talent in mind, they're welcome to recommend such talent to us." Separately, lawmakers said Hong Kong could boost its status as an education hub, noting a recent legal tussle between the US government and Harvard University. Election Committee lawmaker William Wong, who's also an academic, said the SAR can host more international academic conferences. Lee said in response that as a pluralistic society, all sorts of conferences should be held here. The CE also said he agreed with a suggestion from the DAB's Edward Lau that the authorities should prioritise the development of a university town in Hung Shui Kiu, as part of the Northern Metropolis development. Lau also proposed the setting up of a statutory authority to manage the development of the metropolis, mirroring the situation in Qianhai, Shenzhen. He also called for enacting a specific Northern Metropolis law, so that the legislature would not have to go through amendments of different laws related to the area in future. Lee thanked Lau for his proposals.…
Financial Secretary Paul Chan has expressed hope that a US federal court ruling against recent tariff measures would bring President Donald Trump back "to reason". Chan's comments came soon after a US trade court blocked Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, ruling that the American president exceeded his authority by imposing blanket duties on imports from countries that export more to the United States than they import. Speaking at a fireside chat during the Capital Markets Forum, Chan stressed the importance of countries maintaining an open mind in new trade negotiations. "We have our value to bring to the negotiation table," he said. "Say, for example, the mainland is the only country in the world that has the whole complete manufacturing chain. "Also, it is not just about low cost, no more, but it is about the quality of the products and the capacity to serve huge overseas markets and the responsiveness to the change in market taste and style. "So I think this is a core competitiveness of the mainland." Chan also noted that mainland companies are increasingly relocating parts of their supply chains to southeast Asia, a shift he said that could significantly alter the international trade landscape. He also said the SAR's IPO market is experiencing a resurgence, solidifying its position as a global leader in new listings. The city has raised around US$10 billion through initial public offerings so far this year, equivalent to approximately 90 percent of the total funds raised in all of 2024. Chan said more than 100 major companies are currently in the IPO pipeline. "We welcome both mainland and international companies," he said. "I think only we welcome them with open arms. "So there is also a process for people to do some pre-IPO consultation on a confidential basis with the stock exchange, and going back to the earlier point about the vibrancy of this market, truly the valuations have been quite reasonable. "So people are looking for bargains. "In my engagements with overseas fund managers, I think they have underweight their allocation to this part of the world. So they need to catch up. That gives this additional liquidity. "And also given the current geopolitics, Hong Kong is a safe haven for international capital. So all the more the reason to support the coming IPOs here." Chan further added that Hong Kong continues to attract both mainland and foreign companies, pointing to growing collaboration between the SAR and Middle East markets.…
Director of Water Supplies Roger Wong on Thursday said sensors will be installed by 2027 to monitor the change of water pressure in water mains. Wong was speaking on an RTHK radio programme after a leak from a fresh water main temporarily closed parts of Tuen Mun Road and left residents without water earlier this week. He said workers took 1.5 hours to repair the main. The director said ground vibration due to vehicles passing nearby may have been one of the reasons for the main bursting, adding that installing sensors would help monitor the situation underground. "The sensors will monitor the changes in pressure in real time. If there are any abnormal conditions, we can make detailed predictions in advance and solve the problem," he said. On the same programme, Tuen Mun district councillor Chung Kin-fung praised the authorities for repairing the water main speedily and arranging water tanks for residents. But he said there have been a few water pipe bursts in the district in the past few years and the government should expand the scope of regular checks. "For example, they should not only check whether the leakage is normal, but also do inspections based on the age of a water main. They can also use technology to see which parts of a water main are vulnerable to damage," he said. Following this week's burst, the Yuen Long-bound middle and fast lanes of Tuen Mun Road near Siu Hong MTR Station will be closed from 11pm on Thursday to 5.30am on Friday for resurfacing works.…
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A legal expert says Hong Kong is well suited to be a base for the world's first global mediation centre with its legal system and expertise, while having the body headquartered here can boost the territory's appeal. Former Law Society president CM Chan told RTHK that having the International Organisation for Mediation in Hong Kong would be beneficial to the SAR's image and pool of legal professionals. "It gives a very good perception to the world that Hong Kong remains very open, remains very international, and we are all welcoming international visitors and, more importantly, to bring their disputes to Hong Kong to have them mediated in Hong Kong," Chan said. "We need to hire staff for this organisation, and [there will be] more work for lawyers and supporting staff, and many of them may be from overseas. "From a very practical point of view, we have more international lawyers flying into Hong Kong or even based in Hong Kong to work on cases." Chan noted that the city has "all the required expertise" needed for the mediation centre, along with its common law practice. "We have a whole host of legal experts, including an international legal network working in the public international law arena and also the private international law arena," he said. Chan also pointed to the rise of mediation as a dispute resolution method focused on reaching a mutually agreeable solution to a problem without a third party imposing a decision on the two sides. "The last thing we want is using violence to resolve the disputes," he said. "All the leaders in the world understand that mediation is a very efficient way to resolve their disputes."…
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Israel accused the United Nations on Wednesday of seeking to "block" Gaza aid distribution, as the global body said it was doing its utmost to gather the limited assistance greenlighted by Israel's authorities. The humanitarian situation in Gaza, where Israel has imposed a two-month aid blockade, is dire, with food security experts saying starvation is looming for one in five people. "While the UN spreads panic and makes declarations detached from reality, the state of Israel is steadily facilitating the entry of aid into Gaza," Israel's United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon told the Security Council. He said the assistance was entering by trucks - under limited authorisation by Israel at the Kerem Shalom crossing since last week following the blockade - and via a "new distribution mechanism developed in coordination with the US and key international partners." Danon was referring to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private, US-backed aid group that has established its own distribution system, one the United Nations considers contrary to its humanitarian principles. A chaotic distribution of aid at a GHF centre on Tuesday left 47 people wounded. Israel's ambassador blamed Hamas for the tumult, saying the Palestinian group set up roadblocks and checkpoints to block access to the distribution centre. He accused the UN of "trying to block" the aid. The United Nations "is using threats, intimidation and retaliation against NGOs that choose to participate in the new humanitarian mechanism," Danon added. Danon specifically accused the United Nations of having removed these nongovernmental organisations from a database listing groups working in Gaza, an accusation rejected by the UN. "There are no differences between the current list and the one from before the launch of the GHF," said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. But the UN reiterated its opposition to coordinating with GHF. "We will not participate in operations that do not meet our humanitarian principles," insisted Dujarric. Israeli military operations in Gaza have killed at least 54,804 people, mostly civilians, according to the health ministry there. Israel launched its operations in response to the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, which killed over 1,200 people. (AFP)…
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday about the preparation of "concrete proposals" for a new round of direct talks with Ukraine, the Russian foreign ministry said. A statement on the ministry's website said Lavrov told Rubio about the implementation of agreements between the Russian and U.S. presidents during their telephone call a week ago "and preparations by the Russian side of concrete proposals for the next round of direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul." Lavrov earlier said Russia was proposing that the next round of direct talks take place in Istanbul on June 2 with a view to achieving a sustainable peace settlement. A foreign ministry statement published later on Telegram said Lavrov had spoken by telephone to his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, with "an exchange of views" about efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The statement gave no further details. (Reuters)…
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A retired French surgeon, who sexually abused hundreds of young patients over more than two decades, received a 20-year jail sentence on Wednesday. In France's worst ever child abuse case to go to trial, Joel Le Scouarnec stood accused of aggravated rape or sexual assault of 299 victims, including the rape of some children who were under anaesthetic. The 74-year-old told the court he had committed "despicable acts" over a 25-year period while working as a doctor in western France. His trial shocked France and raised uncomfortable questions for its publicly run healthcare system about how he was allowed to continue abusing his young patients for so long. Presiding Judge Aude Buresi, whose voice at times appeared to choke with emotion, said Le Scouarnec had preyed on victims at their most vulnerable, including whilst under anaesthesia. "Your acts were a blind spot in the medical world, to the extent that your colleagues, the medical authorities, were incapable of stopping your actions," the judge told him. Le Scouarnec is already serving jail time for earlier rape convictions. In 2020, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of a child neighbour, as well as his two nieces and a four-year-old patient. The judge barred Le Scouarnec from practising medicine or having contact with minors. The court also ordered that he be placed on the sex offenders register. (Reuters)…
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Germany and Ukraine aim to jointly develop the industrial production of long-range missiles, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday. "There will be no range restrictions, allowing Ukraine to fully defend itself, even against military targets outside its own territory," Merz said in a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. "We want to enable long-range weapons, we also want to enable joint production, and we will not speak about details publicly but will intensify cooperation." Zelenskiy said the two leaders had agreed to cooperate in the production of weapons in Ukraine, including drones. Government officials had signed agreements on the construction and development of production facilities, he said. "These new projects already exist," he said. "We just want them to be in the amount that we need." Zelenskiy's visit to Berlin comes after Ukrainian and Russian officials met this month for face-to-face negotiations, under pressure from US President Donald Trump to end the conflict. The talks failed however to produce a ceasefire agreement and Russia unleashed three nights of massive Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine over the weekend. Moscow has also gathered 50,000 troops near Ukraine's northern Sumy region, Zelenskiy told reporters. The military moves do not "speak the language of peace", Merz said. "This is a slap in the face for all those who are struggling for a ceasefire, in Ukraine itself, but also in Europe and the USA," he said. When asked about Merz's weapons announcement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "all these actions naturally hinder peace efforts". Russia has accused Ukraine of significantly increasing drone and missile attacks on Russian territory over the past week using Western-supplied munitions. Merz also said Europe would continue to increase pressure on Russia to engage in peace talks to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two - including ensuring that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline could not go into operation. (Reuters, AFP)…
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Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Uefa Conference League final in Wroclaw to become the first club to claim all four major European trophies. Manuel Pellegrini's enterprising Betis caught the favourites cold in Poland through an early goal from Abde Ezzalzouli but Enzo Maresca's team were a changed side in the second half. Two goals in five minutes changed the complexion of the game, with man-of-the-match Cole Palmer creating both openings for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson. Substitute Jadon Sancho made the game safe in the 83rd minute, finishing from an tight angle and Moises Caicedo added gloss to the scoreline. It means Chelsea become the first club to win the full set of Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and the now-defunct Cup Winners' Cup. It is also the first silverware for the club since Todd Boehly's consortium took over from former owner Roman Abramovich in 2022, following an era of unprecedented success for the club. After a bright start from both sides, Betis broke the deadlock in the ninth minute through Ezzalzouli, who scored the goal against Fiorentina that took his side to the final. Malo Gusto lost the ball in midfield and Betis surged forward. Captain Isco produced a clever pass to find Ezzalzouli on the edge of the box and the Moroccan drilled a left-footed shot across Filip Jorgensen. Minutes later Marc Bartra tried his luck from distance as Betis pressed for a second, but this time Jorgensen was equal to the task, producing a flying save. Urged on by their massed ranks of fans at Wroclaw stadium, Betis went close again when Johnny Cardoso's shot from inside the box was deflected behind by Benoit Badiashile, with Chelsea clinging on. The Premier League side were enjoying the bulk of possession but struggling to create meaningful chances, with Betis defending well and Isco, a five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, pulling the strings. As half-time approached Betis goalkeeper Adrian raced off his line to deny Enzo Fernandez but Chelsea went in at half-time goalless. Maresca brought on Chelsea captain Reece James for the struggling Gusto at the break. The Betis boss was forced a change when goalscorer Ezzalzouli was forced off, with Jesus Rodriguez coming on to replace him. Chelsea were level in the 65th minute following a fine move down the right after Cole Palmer produced a fine cross to pick out Fernandez. The midfielder got between two defenders to head the ball down and past Adrian. Suddenly Chelsea's tails were up and the fans behind the goal were in full voice. In the 70th minute Palmer produced some magic on the edge of the box before producing a delightful cross which hit Jackson's chest and went in. Jackson should have scored a second goal but a heavy touch allowed Adrian to gather. But Sancho made it 3-1 when he combined with fellow substitute Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Caicedo added a fourth. Victory for Chelsea breaks an astonishing cycle of wins for Spanish teams. Taking into account World Cups, European Championships, Champions League and the Uefa Cup/Europa League, of the previous 27 men's finals involving Spanish teams, all 27 had had Spanish winners. Four Spanish club sides had been defeated in that time, but in all cases by fellow La Liga sides. Earlier, the centre of Wroclaw was packed with fans from both clubs, with green-and-white clad Betis fans outnumbering their English rivals. Poland's interior minister said police made 28 arrests after supporters clashed in the city's market square. (AFP)…
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Lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill to raise the air passenger departure tax from the current HK$120 to HK$200 from October. The bill was supported by 77 lawmakers, while two voted against it and five abstained. Undersecretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan said the authorities earlier accepted a recommendation by lawmaker Perry Yiu that passengers who fly in and out of Hong Kong within 48 hours be exempt from the charge. But officials rejected Yiu's suggestion to only increase the departure tax to HK$160. Yiu, who is also an Airport Authority board member, said Hong Kong faces a lot of competition from other nearby airports. "With the three-runway system, the target is to serve 120 million passengers per year," he said. "It's a crucial time for Hong Kong to step up efforts to attract travellers and develop the tourism industry. Measures to raise the tax are contrary to this goal." Yiu voted against the bill. Other lawmakers who voted in favour described the tax increase as "reasonable" and "mild" when compared with fees at other airports. Frankie Yick, who represents the transport sector, urged the government to review the impact of the increased tax on the aviation sector, and roll out measures to enhance the airport's competitiveness. The increased duty is expected to raise an extra HK$1.6 billion for the government each year.…
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A lawmaker has questioned why the MTR Corporation had to shut down the entire Tseung Kwan O line last Thursday, when power and signalling failures halted services for five hours starting from the evening rush hour. Roundtable's Michael Tien quoted the railway company as telling him that it couldn't switch to manual operation and use the one available track for trains to go both ways because the section was still running on the old signalling system. Tien, who chaired the Kowloon–Canton Railway Corporation before the merger of the two rail companies, said he didn't find the explanation acceptable. "When you look at the past two, three years, service disruptions didn't affect the whole Tsuen Wan and Island lines – with both of them also running on the old signalling system," he told RTHK's In the Chamber programme. "They just switched to manual. "The design is that, once the automated system isn't safe enough, you can go manual so that the trains would go at a slower speed." The government has said the MTR has to spend more than HK$19 million on passenger rebates because of the service disruption. As a result of the Tseung Kwan O stoppage and two others earlier in February and April, the MTRC will be having a day of half-priced fares on a Saturday or Sunday. Tien said he found it "a bit funny" that passengers across the entire network would benefit, when it was mostly those taking the Tseung Kwan O line trains that bore the brunt of the shutdown.…
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Environment chief Tse Chin-wan on Wednesday said the public have become more aware of the importance of recycling since the shelving of a planned "pay-as-you-throw" system last year. On RTHK's Overview Policy programme, the minister said while many people agreed the policy should not be introduced at that time, the "controversy and discussions" did lead to big changes in behaviour. "We see that our recyclables in our community recycling network doubled within a short period of time, and the food waste collected even jumped eight-fold," he said. "We also see that this trend is still continuing." Tse added that the amount of waste dumped in landfills has dropped 7.5 percent since John Lee became chief executive. The secretary also said there has been rapid growth in the number of electric vehicles in Hong Kong, with the current 110,000 cars almost eight times the amount five years ago. He said around four in five new cars purchased in Hong Kong are now electric.…
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Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said on Wednesday the government will consider reinforcing protection of food delivery platform workers' rights through legislative means. Responding to lawmakers' questions on protections for digital platform workers, Sun said workers were most concerned about compensation for injuries incurred when they are on the job, according to surveys and consultations conducted by the Labour Department. He said current legislation lays out conditions that guide the classification of people as a self-employed person, an independent contractor or an employee. Sun said the authorities will introduce a proposal for further enhancing the rights and benefits of digital platform workers within this year. "We will continue to monitor the policies and measures on the mainland and other places on protections for platform workers," he said. "We will contemplate how to formulate appropriate policies to strengthen protections for platform workers with regard to local circumstances." Sun said there is currently a liaison group comprising representatives from the government, platforms and labour organisations that is exploring possibilities over enhanced protections for workers.…
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The setting up of an international mediation body in Hong Kong demonstrates the confidence the country and the international community have in using mediation as a means to settle disputes, Justice Secretary Paul Lam said on Wednesday. Lam also said all parties and states are welcome to be part of the International Organisation for Mediation, especially given the current geopolitical situation, even if they are not signatories of the treaty on establishing the global body. "I'm sure that no country would disagree that peace is important, or peaceful settlement of disputes is something not of great significance, in particular in the light of the present, rather complicated geopolitical situation," Lam told reporters. "There's more the reason why people should be more willing and eager to resort to peaceful means, including mediation, as a way to resolve disputes. Unlike other traditional means, for example, litigation or arbitration, [mediation] as a matter of fact is less hostile." Foreign Minister Wang Yi is to attend Friday's signing ceremony of the convention on establishing the mediation body, with the justice chief calling the senior Beijing official's arrival "symbolic". "It would be a very important milestone to have, for the very first time in human history, an intergovernmental organisation devoted to mediation. That represents the country's and the international community's confidence and support to use mediation as means to resolve different types of disputes," Lam said. "The importance attached to use mediation has been raised to a much higher level." The organisation is expected to help handle a broad scope of disputes in three key areas, according to the secretary, including conflicts between countries, those concerning a state and a foreign national, as well as international commercial disputes of private entities. Located at the site of the old Wan Chai Police Station, the body could open its office as early as the end of this year following renovation works that are expected to be completed in one to two months' time. "We are hoping that [the organisation] can start its actual operations at the end of this year, and if not, perhaps early next year. That's our target. We are working towards that goal, but it really depends on the outcome of discussions among the countries which are going to sign the convention," Lam said.…
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Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau said on Wednesday it is crucial to make it appealing for the silver-haired population to spend locally. Yau made the remarks a day after the government announced 30 measures to further develop Hong Kong's silver economy, such as having restaurants roll out dishes that suit the needs of the elderly and offering them exclusive discounts at expos. Speaking on an RTHK radio programme, he said the SAR has to actively tackle the challenges brought about by its ageing population in ways that will also lead to opportunities. With Hong Kong facing a need to restructure its economy, Yau said this demographic offers new stimulus capable of boosting overall economic development. "We hope that industries will develop more products for the silver market, so elderly people can have a comfortable living environment in Hong Kong," he said. "So when they go out, the places they go to will have the products they want and the food they may want to eat." Yau added that as caretakers and families of the elderly will also have certain requirements, he hopes further developments of the silver economy will also get them to spend more. For his part, Simon Wong, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades, said many eateries have already offered discounts to the elderly even before the latest attempt to take development of the silver economy to the next level. He believes more than 100 eateries will join the government's "Friends & Flavours" campaign, which will see restaurants offering meal options suitable for the elderly. This is because these options have been made available in recent months and become very popular among older consumers, Wong added.…
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Harvard students protested after the US government said it intends to cancel all remaining financial contracts with the university, President Donald Trump's latest attempt to force the prestigious institution to submit to unprecedented oversight. Hundreds of students gathered to oppose Trump's widening offensive, including Tuesday's measures estimated to be worth US$100 million, against the university that has drawn his ire for refusing to give up control of curriculum, admissions and research. "Trump = traitor" read one student placard, while the crowd chanted "who belongs in class today, let them stay" in reference to Harvard's international students whose status Trump has upended by summarily revoking the university's accreditation to the country's Student and Exchange Visitor programme. A judge issued a restraining order pending a hearing on the matter scheduled for Thursday, the same day as the university's commencement graduation ceremony for which thousands of graduating students and their families had gathered in Cambridge, Massachusetts near Boston. The White House, meanwhile, doubled down in its offensive, saying that instead of Harvard public money should go to vocational schools that train electricians and plumbers. "The president is more interested in giving that taxpayer money to trade schools and programmes and state schools where they are promoting American values, but most importantly, educating the next generation based on skills that we need in our economy and our society," press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Fox News Tuesday evening. "We need more of those in our country, and less LGBTQ graduate majors from Harvard University." Tuesday's protest unfolded as news helicopters hovered overhead and graduating students in academic attire and their guests ate finger food at a reception on the lawns of Harvard Square nearby. "All my international friends and peers and professors and researchers are at risk and [are] threatened with being deported – or their option is to transfer" to another university, said Alice Goyer, who attended the protest wearing a black academic gown. "As a US student, it's my responsibility to speak out for them." One history of medicine student from Britain graduating this week who gave his name only as Jack said that the policies pursued by Trump would make US universities less attractive to international students, even if the courts overturn the most damaging measures. "The cloud may pass, but the damage will be done," said Jack, whose parents had travelled from Britain for the graduation ceremony. Foreign students "who are here don't know where they stand, those overseas don't know if they'll be able to get back in... I don't know if I'd pursue a PhD here, six years is a long time," he added. Alumni plan to file a lawsuit against Trump on June 9, filmmaker Anurima Bhargava told a virtual meeting staged by Crimson Courage, a grassroots alumni group that held a mass webinar to raise awareness and a fighting fund from former students. The cutting of contracts announced on Tuesday – estimated by US media to be worth US$100 million – would mark the slashing of business ties between the government and a university that is the country's oldest and a research powerhouse. (AFP)…
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The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station on Wednesday extended greetings to children in celebration of the upcoming International Children's Day on June 1. The crew, made up of astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, reflected on their childhood aspirations as young pioneers to contribute to China’s space exploration. They expressed hope that today’s youth would actively play a role in the nation's progress. The Chinese Young Pioneers (CYP) is a national organisation for Chinese children. "I still remember the first time I put on the [young pioneer's] red scarf. It was then that I made a silent vow to become someone who could contribute to society. That childhood dream has guided me through my journey in the aerospace field, and it's what has brought me to space today," said Chen Dong. "Back when I was a young pioneer, I was fascinated by the blue sky and curious about what was beyond Earth. When China's first manned spacecraft, Shenzhou-5, was launched, I was thrilled, and it strengthened my determination. Today, I've finally realised my dream and am able to work aboard China's space station," said Chen Zhongrui. "I have been remembering clearly the first line of the CYP anthem: 'We are the successors of communism.' This song has inspired generations of young pioneers to honour the legacy of our revolutionary predecessors, following in their footsteps with courage and striving toward our ideals," Wang said. "When I sang this as a child, it always filled me with a sense of strength. Today, I'm proud to be an astronaut, contributing to our country's space endeavours. In the future, I hope you, the younger generation, will carry the baton and help China's space exploration to take steadier and farther steps." Chen Dong added: "This time, we brought the CYP flag to China's space station.... We believe you will take up the baton of history, starting by learning from the pioneers and growing into true pioneers, with the ambition to serve and strengthen our nation, and to be resolute and responsible strivers." The crew declared a "happy Children's Day to all the children" as they waved a Chinese Young Pioneers flag. The Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft was successfully launched on April 24, 2025. (CCTV)…
A SpaceX Starship rocket roared into space from Texas on Tuesday on its ninth uncrewed test launch, flying farther than the last two attempts. The two-stage spacecraft, consisting of the Starship vessel mounted atop a towering SpaceX Super Heavy rocket booster, blasted off at about 7:36pm from the company's Starbase launch site on the Gulf Coast of Texas near Brownsville. A live SpaceX webcast of the liftoff showed the rocketship rising from the launch tower into the early evening sky as the Super Heavy's cluster of powerful Raptor engines thundered to life in a ball of flame and billowing clouds of exhaust and water vapour. SpaceX launched the Starship system with a previously flown Super Heavy booster for the first time, aiming to achieve a key demonstration of its reusability. As expected, the 71m first-stage rocket separated from the upper-stage Starship vehicle several minutes after launch and headed back toward Earth. But SpaceX controllers lost contact with the booster during its descent before it presumably plunged into the sea instead of making the controlled splashdown the company planned. The upper-stage Starship vehicle continued to climb to space, reaching its planned suborbital trajectory about nine minutes into the flight. In one test-flight mishap, Starship's payload doors failed to open in order to release a group of simulated satellites. Plans called for Starship to complete its experimental flight of less than 90 minutes with a controlled descent and splashdown in the Indian Ocean. But about a half-hour after launch, SpaceX said its flight team had lost attitude control over Starship, leaving the vehicle in a spin as it continued to head for atmospheric re-entry. "We will not be aligned as we wanted it to be aligned for re-entry," a SpaceX commentator said during the livestream. "Our chances of making it all the way down are pretty slim." Its last two test flights - in January and March - were cut short moments after liftoff as the vehicle blew to pieces on its ascent, raining debris over parts of the Caribbean and disrupting scores of commercial airline flights in the region. The US Federal Aviation Administration expanded debris hazard zones around the ascent path for Tuesday's launch. The previous back-to-back failures occurred in early test-flight phases that SpaceX had easily achieved before, dealing a striking setback to a programme that Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur who founded the rocket company in 2002, had sought to accelerate this year. Musk is counting on Starship to fulfil his goal of producing a large, multipurpose next-generation spacecraft capable of sending people and cargo to the moon later this decade and ultimately flying to Mars. (Reuters)…
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