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Submersibles revealing mysteries of the deep sea
AFP, Published on 26/01/2026
» ABOARD OCEANXPLORER, Indonesia - A dome-fronted submersible sinks beneath the waves off Indonesia, heading down nearly 1,000 metres in search of new species, plastic-eating microbes and compounds that could one day make medicines.
Long-delayed decision due on Chinese mega-embassy in London
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» LONDON - The UK government was Tuesday due to rule on plans for a sprawling Chinese mega-embassy in central London, amid security concerns and ahead of an expected visit to China by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Russia says foreign troops in Ukraine would be targets
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2026
» MOSCOW — Russia said on Thursday that any troops sent to Ukraine by Western governments would be "legitimate combat targets", after Britain and France announced plans to deploy a multinational force there in the event of a ceasefire.
Strong earthquake rattles western Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Kyodo News, Published on 06/01/2026
» A series of strong earthquakes, including the initial one with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, rattled the western Japan prefectures of Shimane and Tottori on Tuesday, though no tsunami warning was issued, according to the country's weather agency.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific investigates wrong taxiway use at Manila airport
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/12/2025
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways is investigating an incident in which one of its planes used a wrong taxiway in Manila, causing delays to two other flights, according to the airline.
France probes ‘foreign interference’ after malware found on ferry
AFP, Published on 17/12/2025
» PARIS - France is investigating possible foreign interference after a passenger ferry was infected with malware that could allow the ship to be remotely controlled, the interior minister said on Wednesday.
Japan builds up ‘missile archipelago’ near Taiwan to counter China
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/12/2025
» TOKYO — As military tensions between China and Japan reach the highest level in more than a decade, the sparsely populated island of Yonaguni finds itself right on the front lines.
100 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released: UN source, presidency
AFP, Published on 08/12/2025
» MINNA (NIGERIA) - Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school last month, a UN source and local media said Sunday, though the fate of the 165 students and staff thought to remain in captivity remains unclear.
Calls for accountability over lethal Hong Kong fire silenced
AFP, Published on 30/11/2025
» HONG KONG - Not long before he was reportedly detained, Miles Kwan approached commuters outside a Hong Kong train station, urging them to demand accountability for the deadly inferno that tore through nearby apartment blocks.
Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire toll rises to 94
Reuters, Published on 28/11/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong fire authorities said they expected to wrap up search and rescue operations on Friday after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years tore through a massive apartment complex, killing at least 94 people and leaving dozens still missing.