Two Tiananmen Memorials from Hong Kong Universities Disappear Again
Two Hong Kong universities on Friday removed memorials to the 1989 pro-democracy Tiananmen protest in Beijing. On Thursday, another university had already taken away an image. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on Friday morning removed the “Goddess of Democracy” statue from its campus in front of the
Gaming While Driving Results in Tesla Government Investigation
The US transportation inspectorate has opened a new investigation into car maker Tesla because it would be possible to game from the driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which inspects transportation in the United States, has launched a preliminary investigation into
Philippines Declares State of Emergency After Typhoon Rai
The government has declared a state of emergency after the powerful Typhoon Rai passed through the Philippines, killing at least 375. “The declaration of a state of emergency will accelerate government and private sector rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts,” President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday. The tropical storm that
Hundreds of US Military Personnel Participated in Banned Extremist Activity
About a hundred members of the US military have engaged in some form of “prohibited extremist activity” in the past year. The Pentagon announced this on Monday when it presented its new guidelines for military personnel. In February, the United States Secretary of Defense ordered a review of the
UK Reports 12 Deaths After Omicron Variant Infection
Twelve people have died in the United Kingdom after being infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus, British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has told Times Radio. In addition, 104 people with this variant are currently in hospitals. The British are dealing with a significant advance of the
Mexican Actress Shot Dead on the Street While Waiting for Her 11-Year-Old Son
A Mexican singer and actress have been shot dead on the street in her home country as she picked up her 11-year-old son from soccer practice. Local media report this. Like some other parents, singer and actress Tania Mendoza (42) attended the football academy in the Mexican city of
Wind Blows Away Bouncy Castle in Australia: Five Children Died, Others in Critical Condition
Five children have been killed, and several other children are in critical condition or were seriously injured after a tragic accident involving a bouncy castle in Tasmania. The police reported this on Thursday. The bouncy castle, an end-of-year activity at a Devonport primary school, was blown into the air
Australia Opens Borders to Students and Workers
After nearly two years, Australia has reopened its borders to students, skilled workers, and other visa holders from abroad. The country was closed to almost all foreign visitors at the start of the corona pandemic. Australia will no longer open its borders to tourists from abroad this year. A
Seven Dead in Hungary Road Accident Involving Migrant Van
On Monday evening, seven people were killed in Hungary when a vehicle rammed into a house. Four others were injured. The vehicle with Serbian number plate had ten migrants on board and refused to stop for a check, according to police. The police report this, Reuters reports. The driver
Palestinian killed by Israeli Troops in West Bank Clashes
A Palestinian was killed Monday in clashes with Israeli forces in the West Bank. Medical services and security sources have reported this. Palestinian sources say the 31-year-old man was hit in the head during a clash in the Ras Al-Ain neighbourhood of the city of Nablus. According to the
