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Beijing launches nationwide fire safety drive in wake of deadly Hong Kong blaze

Authorities in mainland China have launched a nationwide campaign to eliminate fire hazards in high-rise buildings, days after Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades tore through a residential complex – claiming at least 128 lives. The Work Safety Committee of the State Council, China’s cabinet, announced the sweeping drive in a notice on Saturday, according to state media. The notice pledged to “identify and rectify” fire risks across high-rise residential and public-use buildings, from tower… Source link

Entertainment Hollywood & Global

Shirley MacLaine, 91, Enjoys Lunch with Friends as She Makes Rare Outing in Malibu

Shirley MacLaine is enjoying a very rare day out with friends! The 91-year-old Oscar-winning actress and some of her friends ate lunch at the outdoor patio of Kristy’s cafe on Tuesday afternoon (November 25) in Malibu, Calif. For her outing, Shirley wore a navy jacket over a blue T-shirt and black pants paired with a big straw hat and sunglasses. Following lunch, Shirley was escorted by her friend back out to their ride. After a career spanning over 70 years, Shirley has been enjoying life out of the spotlight in recent years. Her last acting roles were in 2022…

India Regional

CM Rio calls for safeguarding Kohima’s war history to promote peace

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday said the Kohima Peace Memorial & Eco-Park should stand as a lasting reminder of the courage, suffering and resilience linked to the Second World War, and called for its preservation as a foundation for promoting peace among future generations. Speaking at the inauguration of the site at Koimansaki, […] The post CM Rio calls for safeguarding Kohima’s war history to promote peace appeared first on EastMojo. Source link

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Malick Thiaw doubles up in Newcastle’s impressive mauling of Everton

Delight will have been tinged with bewilderment for Eddie Howe as Newcastle finally clicked on the Premier League road this season. Howe’s team were superb as they routed Everton, scoring more goals in one devastating evening than in their previous seven away games combined. He may well question why it has taken so long for such commanding form to materialise. Newcastle had taken the lead in their three previous away fixtures and lost them all. There would be no lapses on this occasion. A ruthless display, aided and abetted by some dreadful Everton defending, ensured a first Premier League…

Space

Hanwant Singh Talks About Earth Science and the 2017 Sammies Awards

A conversation with Hanwant Singh, atmospheric research director at NASA’s Ames Research Center, and finalist for the 2017 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America awards. Transcript Host (Matthew Buffington): Welcome to NASA in Silicon Valley, episode 53. This week, we’re talking to Hanwant Singh, the atmospheric research director at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley and finalist for the Partnership for Public Service’s 2017 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. The awards, better known as “The Sammies” were named for the partnership’s late founder, American businessman and philanthropist Samuel J. Heyman. The award recognizes federal employees who…

India Regional

GoM report on ST status for six communities tabled in Assam Assembly amid protests

Guwahati: The long-awaited report of the Group of Ministers (GoM) recommending Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities in Assam was tabled in the State Legislative Assembly on the final day of the winter session on Saturday. The report, placed by Tribal Affairs (Plains) Minister Ranoj Pegu, proposes granting ST status to the Tai Ahom, […] The post GoM report on ST status for six communities tabled in Assam Assembly amid protests appeared first on NorthEast Now. Source link

World

Gaza death toll surpasses 70,000, says health ministry

Two Palestinian children reportedly killed on Saturday as Israel continues its strikes after latest ceasefire The Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began, Gaza’s health ministry said on Saturday, while a hospital reported Israeli fire killed two Palestinian children in the territory’s south. The toll has continued to rise after the latest ceasefire took effect on 10 October. Israel still carries out strikes in response to what it has called violations of the truce, and bodies from earlier in the war are being recovered from the rubble. Continue reading… Source link

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Georgia Stanway hits hat-trick as England score eight in demolition of China

England Women 8-0 China Mead 12 14, Hemp 16, Stanway 23 38pen 52, Toone 71, Russo 78 Deja vu? Heavy England wins have been few and far between in recent years. A 7-0 defeat of a heavily depleted and underfunded Jamaica in their final warm-up game before the Euros was the biggest since a 10-0 defeat of Luxembourg in 2022. Against China at a moon-topped Wembley, the margin was eight, a Georgia Stanway hat-trick and Beth Mead double was added to by goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo to complete the rout. Continue reading… Source link

China

Could the PLA use long-range rockets against ships in an attack on Taiwan?

The People’s Liberation Army’s long-range rocket launchers can hit moving targets at sea during island seizure operations, according to mainland Chinese state media. In a report on Thursday, state broadcaster CCTV gave the first official confirmation that the PLA’s PHL-03 land-based rocket launchers could be a threat to moving surface vessels more than 100km (62 miles) away, indicating potential use against ships. Previously, the launchers were thought to only pose a threat to land… Source link