India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris
Palmeiras agree to sell Allan to Manchester City: source
British PM Burnham hits a chord on Kyiv visit
US vows 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran with new sanctions
Economy
Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris: French presidency
France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding for a six-billion-euro ($7 billion) Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, including one likely to be manga-themed, the office of the French president said.
Weather
French tourist dies after getting stuck in scorching Death Valley
A French tourist who became stranded on a remote road in Death Valley -- routinely one of the hottest places on Earth -- died as temperatures soared to a punishing 116F (47C), the US National Park Service said.
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Biden positive for Covid, symptoms 'very mild'
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, with his doctors saying the 79-year-old leader was experiencing mild fatigue and would isolate at the White House while carrying out his full duties.
ポツダム、マイク・シューベルト市長、市役所報道官のマイク・ブランズローと55ユーロを3分間で
マスコミは、あからさまな無能、公権力の不祥事、役人の泣きべそをよく報道している。これらのレポートは、多くの場合、一般の人々の利益となるように作成されています。 1993年5月13日に制定されたブランデンブルク州報道法(ブランデンブルク州の新聞法)は、第3項において、「報道機関の公共的任務」として、「報道機関は、特にニュースを調達して広め、コメントし、批判し、その他個人および公共の意見の自由な形成に寄与することによって公共的任務を遂行する」と述べています。この点で、刑法第193条の意味における正当な利益を根本的に保護するものである。"
波茨坦,市长Mike Schubert,市政厅新闻官Mike Brunzlow和55欧元,共三分钟
新闻界经常报道公共机构的公然无能和丑闻,以及官场上唧唧歪歪的马屁精。这些报告往往是为了广大公众的利益和好处。 1993年5月13日颁布的《勃兰登堡州新闻法》(Brandenburgisches Landespressegesetz - BbgPG)在第3款中规定:"新闻界的公共任务:"新闻界特别是通过采购和传播新闻、评论、批评或以其他方式促进个人和公众意见的自由形成来完成公共任务。在这方面,它从根本上保护了《刑法》第193条意义上的合法利益"。
Amazon spending $3.9 bn in expanding health care push
Amazon is buying US primary health care provider One Medical for $3.9 billion, the companies announced Thursday, in a big step for the online retail giant's move into the medical sector.
Tribal candidate wins Indian presidential election: partial results
A woman from India's tribal minority, Droupadi Murmu, was elected as the country's president Thursday with the backing of the ruling party, making her the first person from the marginalised community to occupy the top post.
Sporting Vingegaard waits for rival Pogacar after Tour de France fall
The ongoing struggle between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar for the Tour de France title was put briefly aside on the final mountain stage Thursday as the race leader waited for the defending champion to catch up after a fall.
Potsdam, o Presidente da Câmara Municipal Mike Schubert, o assessor de imprensa da Câmara Municipal Mike Brunzlow e 55 euros durante três minutos
A imprensa relata frequentemente incompetência gritante, escândalos nas autoridades públicas e um cavalo de corrida choramingas de um oficialismo. Estes relatórios são frequentemente para o benefício e vantagem do público em geral. A Lei de Imprensa de Brandenburg (Brandenburgisches Landespressegesetz - BbgPG), de 13 de Maio de 1993, declara no parágrafo 3 sobre o assunto: "A imprensa cumpre uma tarefa pública, em particular, adquirindo e divulgando notícias, comentando, criticando ou contribuindo de outra forma para a livre formação da opinião pública e individual. A este respeito, protege fundamentalmente interesses legítimos na acepção da secção 193 do Código Penal".
Tribal woman wins Indian presidential election: partial results
A woman from India's tribal minority, Droupadi Murmu, was elected as the country's president Thursday with the backing of the ruling party, making her the first person from the marginalised community to occupy the top post.
Italian becomes first European woman on spacewalk outside ISS
Italian Samantha Cristoforetti became the first European woman astronaut to embark on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday, NASA footage showed.
Poczdam, burmistrz Mike Schubert, rzecznik prasowy ratusza Mike Brunzlow i 55 euro przez trzy minuty
Prasa często donosi o rażącej niekompetencji, skandalach w organach władzy publicznej i skomlącym koniu trojańskim urzędnictwa. Raporty te są często dla dobra i korzyści ogółu społeczeństwa. Brandenburskie Prawo Prasowe (Brandenburgisches Landespressegesetz - BbgPG) z dnia 13 maja 1993 r. w paragrafie 3 na temat: Publiczne zadanie prasy: "Prasa spełnia zadanie publiczne w szczególności poprzez pozyskiwanie i rozpowszechnianie wiadomości, komentowanie, krytykowanie lub przyczynianie się w inny sposób do swobodnego kształtowania opinii jednostek i społeczeństwa. W tym zakresie zasadniczo chroni uzasadnione interesy w rozumieniu art. 193 k.k."
Outrage in Qatar after 29 dogs, puppies shot dead
The slaughter of 29 dogs by men armed with rifles in Qatar has sparked outrage in the Gulf state as it gears up to host the World Cup later this year.
Biden tests positive for Covid, 'very mild symptoms'
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, his administration announced, saying the 79-year-old leader was experiencing "mild symptoms" and would carry out his full duties while isolating at the White House.
Potsdam, Lord Mayor Mike Schubert, City Hall Press Officer Mike Brunzlow and 55 euros for three minutes
The press often reports on blatant incompetence, scandals in public authorities and a whinnying trotting horse of an officialdom. These reports are often for the benefit and advantage of the general public. The Brandenburg Press Law (Brandenburgisches Landespressegesetz - BbgPG), of 13 May 1993, states under paragraph 3 on the subject: Public task of the press: "The press fulfils a public task in particular by procuring and disseminating news, commenting, criticising or otherwise contributing to the free formation of individual and public opinion. In this respect, it fundamentally protects legitimate interests within the meaning of section 193 of the Criminal Code."
Ukraine war must end to prevent nuclear 'abyss', Lukashenko tells AFP
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Thursday said Russia, Ukraine and the West must agree to halt the Ukraine conflict to avoid the "abyss of nuclear war" and insisted Kyiv should accept Moscow's demands.
Biden says US military opposes Pelosi trip to Taiwan
A potential visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is generating concern in Washington, with President Joe Biden saying the US military was opposed amid fears of inflaming tensions with China.
Euro gets boost as Russian gas returns, ECB supersizes rate hike
The euro briefly gained ground against the dollar on Thursday after Russia resumed gas supplies to Europe and the European Central Bank surprised markets with a 0.5-percentage-point rate hike.
Wild tiger numbers higher than previously thought
There are 40 percent more tigers in the wild than previously thought, but with a maximum of 5,578 on the prowl, they remain an endangered species, conservationists said Thursday.
Angry Iraq buries dead from shelling blamed on Turkey
An angry and grieving Iraq on Thursday buried nine holidaymakers -- including a newlywed -- killed in the artillery bombardment of a Kurdish hill village.
Eddie Jones is 'the guy' to take England to 2023 World Cup: RFU chief
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney said Thursday that Eddie Jones is the right man to lead England into next year's World Cup following a morale-boosting series win in Australia.
ATP Tour adds six new events to replace cancelled China swing
The ATP Tour on Thursday updated its end-of-year calendar, with six tournaments added to replace the Covid-enforced cancellation of the 2022 China swing for the third year in succession.
Europe fires already worse than in all 2021: monitor
The wildfires that ripped through swathes of Europe in recent weeks have already burned a larger area of land than was lost to blazes in all of 2021, the EU's satellite monitoring service said Thursday.
Facebook removes Afghan media pages controlled by Taliban
Facebook has removed the accounts of at least two state-owned media outlets in Afghanistan, the company confirmed Thursday, saying it was complying with laws in the United States listing the Taliban as a "terrorist organisation".
Italy's Draghi resigns, paving way to snap elections
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after the country's fractious parties torpedoed his national unity government, kicking off a snap election campaign which could bring the hard right to power.
ECB surprises with aggressive rate hike, first since 2011
The European Central Bank on Thursday brought an end to the era of negative interest rates in the eurozone, with a bigger than expected half-point hike as inflation soars and an energy crisis looms.
Biden seeks to mobilize on crime and climate ahead of midterms
Climate change in Massachusetts on Wednesday, gun control in Pennsylvania on Thursday, next week -- law and order in Florida.
UK PM contenders squabble over tax as campaign kicks off
Liz Truss, the favourite to become Britain's next prime minister, on Thursday criticised rival Rishi Sunak over his tax policies while finance minister, as the pair kicked off six weeks of campaigning.
American Airlines reports profits despite jet fuel cost drag
American Airlines reported a profitable second quarter Thursday as the ebbing of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in record revenues despite the hit from higher fuel costs.
Covid sends Froome crashing out of Tour de France
Four-time champion Chris Froome was one of three riders to drop out of the Tour de France after testing positive for Covid ahead of Thursday's 18th stage from Lourdes to the High Pyrenees.
Russia resumes 'unstable' gas supplies to Europe via Nord Stream
Russia on Thursday restored critical gas supplies to Europe through Germany via the Nord Stream pipeline after 10 days of maintenance, but uncertainty lingered over whether the Kremlin would still trigger an energy crisis on the continent this winter.
BBC pays 'substantial' damages to royal nanny over Diana interview
Princes William and Harry's former nanny on Thursday received substantial damages from the BBC over "false and malicious" claims about her used to obtain a 1995 interview with Princess Diana.
Euro up as Russian gas returns, stocks waver ahead of ECB decision
The euro gained ground against the dollar on Thursday after Russia resumed gas supplies to Europe but stock markets were twitchy ahead of a European Central Bank policy meeting, where the guardian of the euro is expected to announce its first rate hike in over a decade.
Malawi's struggle with deadly witchcraft violence
The calm air cloaking Lupembe, a sleepy village on the sandy shores of Lake Malawi, conceals a dark secret.