Four former Hong Kong warehouse workers have been sentenced to up to seven years in jail for conspiring to steal over 800 unsold Chanel handbags and wallets, valued at HK$8.7 million, from a Tsing Yi warehouse between 2016 and 2017.
Kay Granger, a pioneering Texas Republican and the first Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, has died at 83. Her son confirmed her death, though the cause was not released. Granger also served as Fort Worth's first female mayor and was a leading advocate for defense spending.
Il settimo e penultimo episodio della terza stagione di House of the Dragon, diretto da Nina Lopez-Corrado, segna un'impennata adrenalinica con un ritorno all'azione e intense svolte emotive. L'episodio chiude diverse sottotrame, esalta la qualità tecnica e prepara il terreno per il gran finale, focalizzandosi sullo sviluppo dei personaggi principali.
Myanmar's detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, 81, met with the ICRC resident representative, Arnaud de Baecque, while under house arrest. This follows her move from prison and comes amidst an ongoing civil war triggered by her 2021 military deposition.
One Nation announced army veteran Warren Pickering as its Victorian state election leader and Pakenham candidate, aiming to govern independently. The party plans to reveal policies within a month, focusing on farmers, crime, and corruption, while denying access to some media outlets.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation announced its first Victorian state election candidates while banning ABC and Guardian reporters from its press conference, citing past exclusions. The party, which has seen a surge in polls, will field candidates in every seat and release policies soon.
Changchun's party chief, Zhang Enhui, unusually warned of "unprecedented difficulties" for the city's economy on July 22, breaking with typical Chinese official reporting. This rare public admission comes as China's Q2 GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, driven by falling private sector and fixed-asset investment.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation announced eight candidates for the Victorian state election, including former Liberal members and an animator. Hanson notably denied access to ABC and Guardian reporters at the press conference, citing "spin" and "gotcha moments," preferring Rebel News.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least nine people across several Russian regions, including a Wildberries warehouse and a residential building, while Russian attacks killed at least five in Ukraine. An EU naval mission also intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker near Sicily.
On-demand house-help platforms Snabbit and Urban Company's InstaHelp each completed over 1 lakh jobs on Sunday, driven by intense competition and promotional pricing as low as Rs 29 per hour in some locations, reflecting growing consumer demand.
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia overnight Saturday, deploying at least 635 drones, killing eight people across various regions, and striking a Wildberries warehouse in Samara. Separately, the death toll from a homemade bomb explosion near a Moscow restaurant rose to five.
Australia's Morning Mail covers significant news including falling house prices, concerns over First Nations deaths in custody, and the start of Alan Jones' trial. International news features the Middle East crisis and wildfire tragedies.
Rep. Jim Jordan evaded questions on CNN about Donald Trump's proposed $1.776 billion "weaponization fund" for DOJ-prosecuted individuals, despite Trump's intent to revive it. This puts Jordan at odds with Senate Republicans who view it as a "slush fund" and oppose Todd Blanche's confirmation until the fund is ruled out.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has fully shut down as record-low Danube River levels prevent adequate cooling water intake. The closure, amidst a heatwave, forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
Great Britain's solar energy generation hit a record 14.4% of electricity in July, surpassing May's record, driven by increased household rooftop installations to cut bills and high sunshine hours. This surge helps meet demand during heatwaves.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has shut down completely due to record-low Danube River levels, preventing sufficient cooling water intake. The closure during an intense heatwave forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee met China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Wu Qing to discuss deepening financial market links. This high-level meeting occurred ahead of the launch of Hong Kong's first yuan-denominated five-year bond futures, aiming to enhance the RMB product ecosystem and consolidate Hong Kong's role as an offshore RMB hub.
O3 Space, a startup founded by Luca Yang, has opened a 24/7 study cafe in Sydney, transforming a former radical bookshop site. Popular with students, the cafe offers a unique "third place" environment, charging hourly after three free weekly hours, and plans to expand its around-the-clock access.
Gujarat's Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana provides ₹1.6 lakh financial assistance to registered construction workers for EWS/LIG houses under PMAY and CMAY, managed by the GBOCWWB. Eligibility requires two years of registration and no prior property ownership.
Australian house prices have fallen in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, with national median prices down $19,000 since March, according to Cotality data. The downturn, linked to RBA interest rate hikes and reduced investor tax concessions, has led to decreased home loan applications, though the RBA expects the market to stabilize.
The Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 330,000 Haitian immigrants in the US, including 13,000 nursing assistants, faces criticism for its impact on families, communities, and industries, despite Haiti's ongoing unsafe conditions.
The Indian diaspora in China voiced concerns over anti-India content on Chinese social media, declining work visas, and employment restrictions for spouses at an Indian Embassy Open House in Beijing. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami addressed these issues, announced eased Indian visa rules for Chinese citizens, and outlined plans for legal aid and cultural outreach amidst efforts to improve bilateral ties.
Rosewood Hotel Group will proceed with its plan to transfer operations of the Town Club in Central to Carlyle & Co on August 8, despite escalating opposition from Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy members. Members, who paid up to HK$2.68 million for perpetual memberships, are pursuing various avenues to oppose the takeover.
Russia's Defence Ministry reported downing 635 Ukrainian drones overnight. Ukrainian forces attacked a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Samara region, 800km from Ukrainian positions, as part of a strategy to strike deeper at economic and energy targets.
