Chinese Dissident Who Fled to South Korea by Rubber Boat Lands in Canada
Dong Guangping, a critic of the Chinese government who fled to South Korea by sea last month, has reached Toronto, where his family lives. Source link
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Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
Billionaire investor Leon Black walked out of a closed-door hearing with the congressional committee investigating late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after refusing to answer questions on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), say lawmakers. Black, whose name comes up in the Epstein files released by the justice department, testified voluntarily. But he left after he was asked about…
Prathamesh Sinha: Meet Prathmesh Sinha: The 15-year-old prodigy who lost his eyes to a brain tumour as a baby yet showed the world how to ‘see’
Prathamesh Sinha, a young boy who lost his sight at 16 months, is revolutionizing education for the visually impaired. Despite facing school rejections, his unwavering spirit led him to become a passionate advocate for Annie, a self-learning Braille device. He has captivated audiences on Shark Tank India, addressed Prime Minister Modi, and received a National…
A historical feud threatens a key wartime alliance for Ukraine
Poland says it’s taking a stand over a bloody massacre. Ukraine says it’s a needless affront to a nation fighting for survival. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Kyiv and its allies may be feeling pretty good about the present state of the war with…
Affogato and Rendang on the Menu in Canada’s High Arctic
The menu offerings at Kuugaq Café, owned by immigrants from the Philippines, speaks to the increasing diversity of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Source link
Moment woman pulled from rubble alive after Venezuela earthquakes
Rescuers pulled a woman alive from rubble after 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela. Officials say at least 235 people have been killed and 4,300 injured, with many still trapped and missing. In La Guaira, one of the most affected areas, Graciela Mora was pulled from under the rubble of a collapsed building. She…
Jamun Dishes: 6 delicious jamun dishes that make getting vitamin C surprisingly easy
Jamun, the deep purple summer fruit also known as black plum, rarely gets the fanfare of mango or lychee. Yet this tart, juicy fruit brings more to the table than colour alone. Every 100 grams of fresh jamun provides around 14.3 mg of vitamin C, making it a simple way to support your daily intake…
Earthquakes hit Latin America, and George Washington goes to London: The news quiz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, there’s a new World Cup king, and Europe experiences record heat. Source link
Venezuela’s Economy Was On the Rise. Then the Earthquakes Struck.
Expectations are now rising over the role the United States will play in helping Venezuela, which had already been laid low by decades of misrule. Source link
Europe’s deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe’s heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other public events because of health risks. Germany’s highest ever temperature of 41.3C was recorded provisionally in the south-western city of Saarbrücken, just over the border…