Netherlands Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell

A Dutch appeals court yesterday overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019

1971 American probe orbits Mars

The American space probe, Mariner 9, has become the first spacecraft to orbit another planet, swinging into its planned trajectory around Mars without a hitch. An engine

As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down

“King” doesn’t disclose his real name. Even clients of his Sao Paulo newsstand have to call him by his moniker. The Brazilian online sports gambling addict lowered his

Reporter says she’ll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role

A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal yesterday said she’ll sue the publication for sacking her because she joined a trade union. Selina Cheng

New Zealand’s leader formally apologizes to survivors of abuse in state and church care

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made a “formal and unreserved” apology in Parliament yesterday for the widespread abuse, torture and neglect of hundreds of thousands of children

How the Taliban are seeking to reshape Afghanistan’s schools to push their ideology

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 was a blow for education across the country – but especially for girls and women. Since then, the Taliban’s leaders have

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – edition no. 4604

— Hit-and-run rampage in Zhuhai kills 35, injures 43; Xi Jinping demands ‘strict’ punishment for the offender * Golden lotus | Alvis Lo pledges to enhance quality of medical services * Lawmakers

Police in Zhuhai detain a driver who drove into a crowd and then fled

Police in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai said Monday they detained a 62-year-old man after he rammed a car into people exercising at a local sports center

Lei Chan U: Measures to improve purchasing power needed

Lawmaker Lei Chan U has called on the government to introduce measures aimed at improving the purchasing power of the population. In a verbal inquiry

Lawmaker criticizes government as decrease in sports funding affects athletes

The sports landscape is facing significant challenges, as government financial support for sports development has declined in recent years, according to lawmaker Ron Lam.

Casino tycoon Lui Che Woo dies at 95

Lui Che Woo, the influential Hong Kong tycoon whose wealth surged alongside the burgeoning casino industry in Macau, has passed away at the age of 95.

New book explores evolution of karting in Macau

As Macau celebrates 60 years of karting, a new book captures the sport’s rich history in the territory. “History of Karting in Macau,”

Commercial property rebounds amid rate cuts

The climate for commercial and industrial properties has significantly improved in recent months, according to realtor Centaline. Last month, commercial and industrial shop transactions

The Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy

Merchants and consumers alike found the Singles’ Day shopping festival yesterday less shiny than in years past as e-commerce firms look abroad for growth. The annual event named

Former Macau consul to head Portugal’s intelligence services

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has announced the appointment of Vítor Sereno, a diplomat who previously served as Portugal’s Consul in Macau, as the new head of the

Tree collapse at Guia Hill injures woman

A woman suffered head lacerations and lost consciousness after a tree fell on her at Guia Hill’s jogging trail. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when a tree

Mortgage loans rise in September

The Monetary Authority of Macao has reported that new approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both rose in September. New RMLs surged

Super Junior’s Kyuhyun in Macau next year

If you missed Kyuhyun in Hong Kong last year, this is the chance to see the Super Junior member as he prepares to hold concerts in Hong Kong

CE rallies support for National Games

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng delivered a speech on the weekend on video at the launch ceremony for the 15th National Games, the 12th National

Dismissal compensation salary cap set to increase to MOP21,500

A bill to raise the maximum compensation for dismissal without just cause was passed yesterday at the Legislative Assembly, with all lawmakers voting in favor. The

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