Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Tasmania

Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania,

Former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup

Brazil’s prosecutor-general yesterday formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, in a plot that

1986 Soviets launch space station Mir

The Soviets have opened a new phase in space exploration with the launch of the world’s biggest space station, Mir. The successful launch of Mir comes just

French lawmakers mull banning headscarves in sport, Amnesty says it’s discriminatory

Amnesty International is urging French lawmakers to reject a bill this week that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions. The bill is backed

Feyenoord knocks AC Milan out and Bayern, Benfica, Brugge advance to last 16

Seldom has a player’s sending off had such an influence on a game. AC Milan was to left rue Theo Hernandez’s second yellow card — for

Beauty market shifts to target the young at heart in a rapidly aging Japan

Yoshiko Abe is about to turn 89, but that hasn’t stopped her from going to the gym every day and trying the free-of-charge makeup course at her

Philippine village battles dengue by offering bounties for mosquitos — dead or alive

A village in the densely populated Manila region launched a battle against dengue yesterday by offering a token bounty to residents for captured mosquitos — dead or alive. The

Moscow back at the table – and appearing to call the shots

The sight of senior Russian and American officials back around a giant negotiating table is extraordinary. For many, most of all Ukrainians, it will have been very hard to

Thursday, February 20, 2025 – edition no. 4664

— Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai admits the city is facing intensified competition amid global uncertainties * Tourism | MGTO to expand Hong Kong promotions * Sports | O Lam claims National

Suicide rates in 2024 reach new record high with 2.3% y-o-y increase

The cases of suicide in Macau continued to grow in 2024, as shown in a report from the Health Bureau (SSM) on the monitoring of suicide.

Local GP confirmed as final round of 2025 TCR Australia

World Sporting Consulting Limited (WSC) and TCR Australia confirmed yesterday that the final round of the 2025 TCR Australia touring car season will be held during

City records rise in unhealthy air quality days

Macau's air quality deteriorated significantly in 2024, with a marked increase in “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy” days compared to the previous year, according to a report from

Major flood control project set for Coloane’s western coast

A major flood control project is set to begin on Coloane’s western coast, with the first phase focusing on marine works to minimize disruption to nearby

Stricter than Korea: Thailand’s proposed casino bill discourages working class from gambling

Thailand’s revised draft of the entertainment complex bill outlines strict conditions for the implementation of casinos, with local punters being required to have at least THB50 million

Second round of elderly housing applications closes as move-ins continue

The second round of applications for government-subsidized elderly apartments closed last Friday, with 483 applications received, involving 600 people, according to Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) president Hon Wai.

Mice Gov’t aims for stronger internationalization in 2025

Vincent U, president of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), noted shifts in business formats globally, affecting Macau’s convention and exhibition sector. In 2024, Macau hosted

IC extends call for FILMART exhibitors

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will accept applications from local film and TV production entities for the “Macao Pavilion” at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market

Woman accused of falsely reporting rape over gambling debt

A 34-year-old mainland woman is suspected of falsely accusing a man of rape after a dispute over HKD5,000 in gambling debt. The Judiciary Police noted inconsistencies in her

Projects of local company shortlisted at GBA Architecture Awards

Two projects from the local architecture firm LBA Arquitectura e Planeamento Lda. (LBA) have been shortlisted for the 2024 Cross-Strait Architectural Awards (CADA). According to the statement,

MTel expands customer base and focuses on AI development

Telecom firm MTel experienced steady growth in 2024, with its customer base surpassing 10,000 through various promotional activities. Notably, over 60% of residents in government-subsidized

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