The Norwegian royal transition
Crown Prince Haakon became Norway’s king on Friday after the death of his father Harald. Here are some facts about the passing of the crown. WHEN DID HAAKON BECOME KING?…
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In Zambia, a Shaolin Temple offers a softer face of China
From a distance, the Shaolin Temple outside Lusaka appeared almost like a mirage, a slice of central China dropped into the Zambian landscape. Then the dragons emerged from beneath the…
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Crypto mogul Justin Sun’s AI-advised breakup with Chinese actress sparks public dispute
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur and TRON founder Justin Sun Yuchen has ignited a firestorm on Chinese social media after claiming an artificial intelligence chatbot advised him to end his relationship with prominent…
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Curling attracts curious Romans under Colosseum’s shadow
Winter Olympic sport curling has found itself an unusual setting, under the hot sun in front of the Colosseum in Rome. New aficionados have been converted to the ice sport…
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Once its saviour, US puts Kuwait in Iran’s crosshairs
Like many Kuwaitis, Ghanim Alsulaimani still vividly remembers Iraqi tanks rolling through his hometown when his small Gulf state faced extinction had US troops not liberated it from invasion. Now,…
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The AI founders who walked away from Bezos-backed Prometheus to model the universe
A research duo, once pitched to lead the Jeff Bezos-backed Project Prometheus, on Tuesday unveiled what they’ve built on their own: an AI model that can take in and produce information so vast that a lone…
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Trees ‘giving up’: climate change hammers historic English gardens
At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century. “If we…
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Mainland star’s filming in Mid-Levels draws massive crowds of dedicated fans
Recently, a large group of young women has been gathering along Stubbs Road from early morning until late at night. Observers noted the crowd pointing their smartphones toward the rooftops in…
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Rare glimpse into the private life of Tony Leung’s mother reveals her elegance and influence
Renowned actor Tony Leung is known for his private nature, rarely discussing his family in public or sharing photos of them. However, veteran media personality Eileen Cha recently provided a…
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A pretty slice with a price? Fresh flower cakes spark food safety concerns
“Insta-worthy” cakes decorated with fresh flowers may carry hidden food safety risks, with consumers potentially exposed to non-edible ornamental flowers, according to a recent investigation. The investigation by Sing Tao…
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