Hong Kong MTR Corp’s profit doubles to HK$15.77 billion driven by ridership, property
香港铁路有限公司(MTR)2024年净利润翻了一番，达到157.7亿港元（20.3亿美元），创下六年来的最佳业绩。这主要得益于房地产开发的强劲贡献以及本地和跨境列车服务的强劲需求。这是该公司自2018年盈利160亿港元以来的最佳业绩。
MTR公司警告称，大部分利润将用于资助未来的项目，包括现有线路的升级和改造，以及新铁路项目的规划和建设。在2025年至2027年期间，支出预计约为908亿港元，主要用于现有铁路的维护工作和新的铁路项目，以及在香港、中国大陆和海外的房地产投资和开发。
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香港铁路有限公司(MTR)2024年净利润翻了一番，达到157.7亿港元（20.3亿美元），创下六年来的最佳业绩。这主要得益于房地产开发的强劲贡献以及本地和跨境列车服务的强劲需求。这是该公司自2018年盈利160亿港元以来的最佳业绩。
MTR公司警告称，大部分利润将用于资助未来的项目，包括现有线路的升级和改造，以及新铁路项目的规划和建设。在2025年至2027年期间，支出预计约为908亿港元，主要用于现有铁路的维护工作和新的铁路项目，以及在香港、中国大陆和海外的房地产投资和开发。
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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Arena fan expulsion fiasco ‘should have been foreseen’
香港世界 Grand Prix 赛事因比赛超时导致观众中途被驱离，引发对赛事组织方和场地提供方协调不足的批评。立法会议员郑泳舜指出，此次事件损害了香港举办大型活动的声誉，尤其是在启德体育园开幕之际，更显得不理想。他强调，赛事组织方应事先与场地运营方达成协议，充分预见比赛超时的可能性，并制定全面的应对计划。
体育及旅游局局长已就此事道歉，并责令赛事组织方和场地运营方允许观众留至比赛结束。郑泳舜认为，组织方应从此次事件中吸取教训，重新审视赛事计划，因为该赛事代表着香港的品牌形象。他建议，组织方应根据首场比赛的时长，调整后续比赛的开始时间，以确保赛事顺利进行。
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香港世界 Grand Prix 赛事因比赛超时导致观众中途被驱离，引发对赛事组织方和场地提供方协调不足的批评。立法会议员郑泳舜指出，此次事件损害了香港举办大型活动的声誉，尤其是在启德体育园开幕之际，更显得不理想。他强调，赛事组织方应事先与场地运营方达成协议，充分预见比赛超时的可能性，并制定全面的应对计划。
体育及旅游局局长已就此事道歉，并责令赛事组织方和场地运营方允许观众留至比赛结束。郑泳舜认为，组织方应从此次事件中吸取教训，重新审视赛事计划，因为该赛事代表着香港的品牌形象。他建议，组织方应根据首场比赛的时长，调整后续比赛的开始时间，以确保赛事顺利进行。
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Japanese sex scouts: police fight worrying trend of women recruited into prostitution
日本警方正在加大力度打击性工作者招募团伙，原因是越来越多的女性为了偿还娱乐场所的债务而从事卖淫活动。 这些招募团伙通过介绍女性到性服务场所工作来牟取暴利，对社会治安和女性权益造成严重威胁。
东京警方逮捕了27岁的北村达也，他被认为是招募团伙Access的高级成员。他涉嫌违反《职业安定法》，于2024年7月介绍一名20多岁的女性到东京的两家成人娱乐场所工作。据信，Access在过去五年中向约350家性服务场所输送了大量受害者，并通过收取15%的介绍费非法获利70亿日元。该团伙还通过隐蔽的方式收取现金，以掩盖资金流动。
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日本警方正在加大力度打击性工作者招募团伙，原因是越来越多的女性为了偿还娱乐场所的债务而从事卖淫活动。 这些招募团伙通过介绍女性到性服务场所工作来牟取暴利，对社会治安和女性权益造成严重威胁。
东京警方逮捕了27岁的北村达也，他被认为是招募团伙Access的高级成员。他涉嫌违反《职业安定法》，于2024年7月介绍一名20多岁的女性到东京的两家成人娱乐场所工作。据信，Access在过去五年中向约350家性服务场所输送了大量受害者，并通过收取15%的介绍费非法获利70亿日元。该团伙还通过隐蔽的方式收取现金，以掩盖资金流动。
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Malaysian court rules ‘wounding religious feelings’ is a crime
马来西亚高等法院裁定，“伤害他人宗教感情”是一项有效的刑事犯罪。这项具有里程碑意义的裁决与备受争议的电影《Mentega Terbang》有关，该电影触及了宗教敏感性问题。此前，电影制作方对该法律提出了质疑。
这项裁决扩大了法律责任的可能性，马来西亚一直面临着种族、宗教和王室（被称为“3R”）问题，这些都是高度敏感的话题。《Mentega Terbang》于2021年上映，但在两年后被禁，讲述了一名15岁少女质疑不同宗教中关于重生的想法。导演Khairi Anwar和制片人Tan Meng Kheng表示将对该裁决提起上诉。他们的律师N Surendran此前辩称，这项“过时的……独立前立法”——英国人引入的《刑法》第298条——不应被用来对付电影制作人。在法院做出这项裁决之前，已经发生了一系列类似的争议，将媒体和文化卷入了“3R”争议，许多马来西亚人担心这些争议正在改变社会讨论，并有侵蚀言论自由的风险。
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马来西亚高等法院裁定，“伤害他人宗教感情”是一项有效的刑事犯罪。这项具有里程碑意义的裁决与备受争议的电影《Mentega Terbang》有关，该电影触及了宗教敏感性问题。此前，电影制作方对该法律提出了质疑。
这项裁决扩大了法律责任的可能性，马来西亚一直面临着种族、宗教和王室（被称为“3R”）问题，这些都是高度敏感的话题。《Mentega Terbang》于2021年上映，但在两年后被禁，讲述了一名15岁少女质疑不同宗教中关于重生的想法。导演Khairi Anwar和制片人Tan Meng Kheng表示将对该裁决提起上诉。他们的律师N Surendran此前辩称，这项“过时的……独立前立法”——英国人引入的《刑法》第298条——不应被用来对付电影制作人。在法院做出这项裁决之前，已经发生了一系列类似的争议，将媒体和文化卷入了“3R”争议，许多马来西亚人担心这些争议正在改变社会讨论，并有侵蚀言论自由的风险。
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Trump set to meet with US tech leaders next week amid new tariffs, stricter export rules
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with leaders from major technology companies next week amid concerns over potential import tariffs and stricter export regulations. The meeting, expected to include CEOs from companies like HP, Intel, IBM, and Qualcomm, aims to address policy changes that could significantly impact the computer hardware industry.
The tech companies are seeking clarity on several key issues. Proposed tariffs could increase manufacturing costs in hubs like China and disrupt existing supply chains. Additionally, companies are concerned about potential restrictions on exporting advanced technologies, particularly those related to artificial intelligence data centers. HP has confirmed its attendance, stating that trade policy and US manufacturing are key topics for discussion.
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US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with leaders from major technology companies next week amid concerns over potential import tariffs and stricter export regulations. The meeting, expected to include CEOs from companies like HP, Intel, IBM, and Qualcomm, aims to address policy changes that could significantly impact the computer hardware industry.
The tech companies are seeking clarity on several key issues. Proposed tariffs could increase manufacturing costs in hubs like China and disrupt existing supply chains. Additionally, companies are concerned about potential restrictions on exporting advanced technologies, particularly those related to artificial intelligence data centers. HP has confirmed its attendance, stating that trade policy and US manufacturing are key topics for discussion.
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Another DeepSeek moment? General AI agent Manus shows ability to handle complex tasks
A new general AI agent called Manus, developed by a team backed by Chinese investors, is attracting significant attention for its ability to perform complex, real-world tasks. Currently available as an invitation-only web preview, Manus can execute practical tasks like creating custom websites and devising travel itineraries, showcasing its potential to outperform existing AI assistants.
Manus claims to outperform OpenAI's Deep Research based on the GAIA benchmark. While details about the team, corporate structure, and underlying models remain scarce, a demonstration video showcasing Manus' capabilities has generated considerable interest, with many users seeking invitations to test the agent. The website lists a wide range of potential applications, including in-depth stock analysis, interactive course creation, insurance policy comparisons, and B2B supplier sourcing.
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A new general AI agent called Manus, developed by a team backed by Chinese investors, is attracting significant attention for its ability to perform complex, real-world tasks. Currently available as an invitation-only web preview, Manus can execute practical tasks like creating custom websites and devising travel itineraries, showcasing its potential to outperform existing AI assistants.
Manus claims to outperform OpenAI's Deep Research based on the GAIA benchmark. While details about the team, corporate structure, and underlying models remain scarce, a demonstration video showcasing Manus' capabilities has generated considerable interest, with many users seeking invitations to test the agent. The website lists a wide range of potential applications, including in-depth stock analysis, interactive course creation, insurance policy comparisons, and B2B supplier sourcing.
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Chinese political adviser calls for easier divorce despite Beijing’s push for family values
A Chinese political advisor, Jiang Shengnan, has again proposed abolishing the country's "divorce cooling-off period," arguing it infringes on citizens' rights and can create unnecessary disputes. This proposal comes despite national efforts to encourage marriage and family formation.
The 30-day cooling-off period, implemented in 2021 to curb rising divorce rates, allows either party to withdraw their divorce application. Jiang argues that the law imposes unnecessary costs on all divorcing couples based on rare cases of impulsive decisions. She also suggests the period could exacerbate conflicts, including violence, and facilitate asset transfer or debt fabrication, deterring young women from marrying.
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A Chinese political advisor, Jiang Shengnan, has again proposed abolishing the country's "divorce cooling-off period," arguing it infringes on citizens' rights and can create unnecessary disputes. This proposal comes despite national efforts to encourage marriage and family formation.
The 30-day cooling-off period, implemented in 2021 to curb rising divorce rates, allows either party to withdraw their divorce application. Jiang argues that the law imposes unnecessary costs on all divorcing couples based on rare cases of impulsive decisions. She also suggests the period could exacerbate conflicts, including violence, and facilitate asset transfer or debt fabrication, deterring young women from marrying.
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Bounty for love: Singapore woman offers S$2,000 if you can find her life partner
新加坡一位名叫Bella Dai的中国籍女子，为了寻觅人生伴侣，悬赏2000新元（约1500美元）给成功介绍对象的人。她通过Instagram公开了她的征友启事和择偶标准，希望能够通过这种方式找到合适的伴侣。
这位29岁的 wellness 公司创始人，开出的条件包括：对方必须是年龄在25至42岁之间、居住在新加坡的直男，并且在其专业领域有所成就，对健康和健身感兴趣，勇于沟通，并愿意探索精神层面的自我提升。当然，只有在介绍成功，且两人维持至少六个月的稳定关系后，她才会支付这笔赏金。她表示，此举是受到朋友的启发，希望将商业原则应用于个人生活，以更高效地寻找到理想的伴侣。
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新加坡一位名叫Bella Dai的中国籍女子，为了寻觅人生伴侣，悬赏2000新元（约1500美元）给成功介绍对象的人。她通过Instagram公开了她的征友启事和择偶标准，希望能够通过这种方式找到合适的伴侣。
这位29岁的 wellness 公司创始人，开出的条件包括：对方必须是年龄在25至42岁之间、居住在新加坡的直男，并且在其专业领域有所成就，对健康和健身感兴趣，勇于沟通，并愿意探索精神层面的自我提升。当然，只有在介绍成功，且两人维持至少六个月的稳定关系后，她才会支付这笔赏金。她表示，此举是受到朋友的启发，希望将商业原则应用于个人生活，以更高效地寻找到理想的伴侣。
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Hong Kong’s top court overturns convictions of Tiananmen vigil activists
香港终审法院推翻了此前对已解散的香港支联会三名核心成员的定罪，他们因未能协助警方调查而被判入狱。终审法院裁定，这三人没有获得公平的审判机会，因此推翻了下级法院的判决。
前副主席邹幸彤以及前常委徐汉光和邓岳君，因拒绝向警方提供关于支联会成员、捐助者、财务报告和活动详情的信息，于2021年9月被下级法院定罪。他们最初被判处4个半月的监禁，随后对北京实施的《国家安全法》的实施规则提出了首次法律挑战，该法授权警务处处长可以要求涉嫌外国代理人或与台湾有关联的人提供信息。他们辩称，检方未能证明支联会“实际上”是外国代理人。根据他们被指控的特定规则，警务处处长可以直接向涉嫌外国代理人发出通知，要求其交出相关信息，而无需从法院获得披露令。
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香港终审法院推翻了此前对已解散的香港支联会三名核心成员的定罪，他们因未能协助警方调查而被判入狱。终审法院裁定，这三人没有获得公平的审判机会，因此推翻了下级法院的判决。
前副主席邹幸彤以及前常委徐汉光和邓岳君，因拒绝向警方提供关于支联会成员、捐助者、财务报告和活动详情的信息，于2021年9月被下级法院定罪。他们最初被判处4个半月的监禁，随后对北京实施的《国家安全法》的实施规则提出了首次法律挑战，该法授权警务处处长可以要求涉嫌外国代理人或与台湾有关联的人提供信息。他们辩称，检方未能证明支联会“实际上”是外国代理人。根据他们被指控的特定规则，警务处处长可以直接向涉嫌外国代理人发出通知，要求其交出相关信息，而无需从法院获得披露令。
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Warning over ‘National Hong Kong Coin’ claims spread by fake John Lee account
香港政府强烈谴责有人冒充行政长官李家超在网上发布虚假信息，声称推出“香港国家硬币”。政府发言人已发表声明，指出相关说法为“虚假和欺骗性”信息，呼吁市民提高警惕，谨防诈骗。
该虚假信息出现在社交媒体平台X（前身为Twitter）上，一个名为“JohnLeeKa_Chiu”的账户发布帖子，声称该硬币的推出将标志着香港数字创新和经济增长的新时代。该帖子在短时间内获得了超过12.3万的浏览量和130多次转发。目前，此案件已移交警方作进一步调查。
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香港政府强烈谴责有人冒充行政长官李家超在网上发布虚假信息，声称推出“香港国家硬币”。政府发言人已发表声明，指出相关说法为“虚假和欺骗性”信息，呼吁市民提高警惕，谨防诈骗。
该虚假信息出现在社交媒体平台X（前身为Twitter）上，一个名为“JohnLeeKa_Chiu”的账户发布帖子，声称该硬币的推出将标志着香港数字创新和经济增长的新时代。该帖子在短时间内获得了超过12.3万的浏览量和130多次转发。目前，此案件已移交警方作进一步调查。
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Chinese arrivals to Philippines rise despite Pogos ban, bilateral row
Despite strained relations and a ban on offshore gaming operators (Pogos), the number of tourists from China to the Philippines increased by 20% in the past year. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), Chinese arrivals rose from 417,128 in 2023 to 500,082 last year.
This increase occurred even as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr banned Pogos, which catered primarily to Chinese visitors, and amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over the South China Sea dispute and arrests of Chinese nationals accused of spying. The Philippines welcomed 14.7 million international visitors last year, still lower than the 17 million arrivals in 2019 before the pandemic.
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Despite strained relations and a ban on offshore gaming operators (Pogos), the number of tourists from China to the Philippines increased by 20% in the past year. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), Chinese arrivals rose from 417,128 in 2023 to 500,082 last year.
This increase occurred even as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr banned Pogos, which catered primarily to Chinese visitors, and amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over the South China Sea dispute and arrests of Chinese nationals accused of spying. The Philippines welcomed 14.7 million international visitors last year, still lower than the 17 million arrivals in 2019 before the pandemic.
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Singapore woman jailed for pouring soy sauce on helper’s head, throwing chilli at her
一名新加坡永久居民因不满家政工的工作，将整瓶酱油倒在其头上，并被判处四周监禁。被告Noorwahidah Johari，42岁，还向受害者，33岁的印尼籍Putri Rizki Amelia，扔辣椒并扭她的左耳。她承认了两项使用犯罪武力和一项自愿造成伤害的罪名。
剩余的四项指控在量刑时被考虑在内，这些指控与Noorwahidah向Putri投掷一篮垃圾、一杯水和面粉，以及向她挥舞鞋子有关。据悉，Noorwahidah的丈夫于2023年3月雇用Putri在家中工作。事件发生在9月28日，Noorwahidah询问Putri为何酱油瓶不在冰箱里，并称过去一个半月里她曾多次提醒Putri要将酱油瓶放回冰箱，但都无济于事。
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一名新加坡永久居民因不满家政工的工作，将整瓶酱油倒在其头上，并被判处四周监禁。被告Noorwahidah Johari，42岁，还向受害者，33岁的印尼籍Putri Rizki Amelia，扔辣椒并扭她的左耳。她承认了两项使用犯罪武力和一项自愿造成伤害的罪名。
剩余的四项指控在量刑时被考虑在内，这些指控与Noorwahidah向Putri投掷一篮垃圾、一杯水和面粉，以及向她挥舞鞋子有关。据悉，Noorwahidah的丈夫于2023年3月雇用Putri在家中工作。事件发生在9月28日，Noorwahidah询问Putri为何酱油瓶不在冰箱里，并称过去一个半月里她曾多次提醒Putri要将酱油瓶放回冰箱，但都无济于事。
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‘Next-level urgency’: EU leaders spring into action as reality of US pivot to Russia hits
Europe is facing a significant crisis as the United States, its long-standing security provider since World War II, appears to be withdrawing its support. This realization has dawned on even the most ardent supporters of transatlantic relations, prompting concerns about the continent's future security and stability, particularly in light of Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
The shift in US policy, highlighted by the potential return of Donald Trump and recent actions such as halting aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, has spurred a sense of urgency within Europe. Despite the challenges, some European leaders express optimism, noting that the continent has historically united during times of crisis and is now showing signs of accelerated political action to address the emerging threats.
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Europe is facing a significant crisis as the United States, its long-standing security provider since World War II, appears to be withdrawing its support. This realization has dawned on even the most ardent supporters of transatlantic relations, prompting concerns about the continent's future security and stability, particularly in light of Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
The shift in US policy, highlighted by the potential return of Donald Trump and recent actions such as halting aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, has spurred a sense of urgency within Europe. Despite the challenges, some European leaders express optimism, noting that the continent has historically united during times of crisis and is now showing signs of accelerated political action to address the emerging threats.
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Ex-McDonald’s staff in Hong Kong jailed for 10 years over murder attempt on boss
香港一名麦当劳前员工因两年前试图谋杀其主管而被判入狱十年。31岁的陈志成在高院承认了一项企图谋杀罪，他在西营盘新安大厦分店工作仅三周后犯下了此罪行。
法庭获悉，陈自2012年完成中六教育后基本上处于失业状态，曾在香港仔一家火锅店担任服务员，之后于2023年5月27日加入这家快餐连锁餐厅。起诉书摘要称，被告最初计划在下个月到金钟的另一家分店工作，此前他因工作表现不佳而受到经理和同事的多次批评。6月18日，陈返回西营盘餐厅，却被他的经理黄X质问为何没有在金钟分店工作，并斥责他表现不佳。被告随后离开餐厅，从附近肉贩处抢了两把菜刀，返回经理办公室袭击黄。黄的头部和颈部被多次砍伤，之后他设法从陈手中击落了一把刀。一名休班消防员前来营救黄，从袭击者手中夺走了另一把武器。
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香港一名麦当劳前员工因两年前试图谋杀其主管而被判入狱十年。31岁的陈志成在高院承认了一项企图谋杀罪，他在西营盘新安大厦分店工作仅三周后犯下了此罪行。
法庭获悉，陈自2012年完成中六教育后基本上处于失业状态，曾在香港仔一家火锅店担任服务员，之后于2023年5月27日加入这家快餐连锁餐厅。起诉书摘要称，被告最初计划在下个月到金钟的另一家分店工作，此前他因工作表现不佳而受到经理和同事的多次批评。6月18日，陈返回西营盘餐厅，却被他的经理黄X质问为何没有在金钟分店工作，并斥责他表现不佳。被告随后离开餐厅，从附近肉贩处抢了两把菜刀，返回经理办公室袭击黄。黄的头部和颈部被多次砍伤，之后他设法从陈手中击落了一把刀。一名休班消防员前来营救黄，从袭击者手中夺走了另一把武器。
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Voice of America under Trump: independent or government mouthpiece?
特朗普政府正在迅速调整美国之音(VOA)，引发对其新闻使命是否会发生根本性改变的担忧。 近期，VOA对资深记者Steve Herman的社交媒体活动展开调查并使其长期休假，同时调离了白宫记者站主任Patsy Widakuswara，而特朗普选择的VOA领导人Kari Lake也已作为特别顾问加入该机构。
美国之音向全球播放关于美国的音频和在线新闻报道，其使命是提供独立的新闻和信息，而非成为政府的喉舌。然而，保守派一直对此不满，前国务卿蓬佩奥曾批评VOA听起来像“美国的弊端”，并认为他们应该大胆宣扬美国的伟大。
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特朗普政府正在迅速调整美国之音(VOA)，引发对其新闻使命是否会发生根本性改变的担忧。 近期，VOA对资深记者Steve Herman的社交媒体活动展开调查并使其长期休假，同时调离了白宫记者站主任Patsy Widakuswara，而特朗普选择的VOA领导人Kari Lake也已作为特别顾问加入该机构。
美国之音向全球播放关于美国的音频和在线新闻报道，其使命是提供独立的新闻和信息，而非成为政府的喉舌。然而，保守派一直对此不满，前国务卿蓬佩奥曾批评VOA听起来像“美国的弊端”，并认为他们应该大胆宣扬美国的伟大。
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New Delhi vows to flatten monster garbage pile
印度首都新德里承诺在2026年前清理该市最大的垃圾堆之一，这是清除点缀在这座特大城市天际线上难看垃圾填埋场计划的一部分。新德里希望通过此举改善城市环境，提升居民生活质量。
大德里地区居住着大约3200万人，由于对废物管理采取马虎的方式，留下了许多垃圾填埋场，垃圾堆积高达60米（200英尺），从几公里外就能看到。这些垃圾填埋场不仅影响市容，还对环境和居民健康构成威胁。
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印度首都新德里承诺在2026年前清理该市最大的垃圾堆之一，这是清除点缀在这座特大城市天际线上难看垃圾填埋场计划的一部分。新德里希望通过此举改善城市环境，提升居民生活质量。
大德里地区居住着大约3200万人，由于对废物管理采取马虎的方式，留下了许多垃圾填埋场，垃圾堆积高达60米（200英尺），从几公里外就能看到。这些垃圾填埋场不仅影响市容，还对环境和居民健康构成威胁。
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China myths impact daily life – don’t look back at night, no mirror near bed, bad brolly
在中国，古老的迷信仍然影响着人们的日常生活。其中一个广为流传的说法是，镜子不应该对着床，因为这被认为会导致失眠和婚姻冲突。这种观念源于风水理论，认为镜子会反射和放大能量，从而将负面能量反射到床上，影响睡眠者的健康和情绪。
此外，古代的说法还认为镜子会吸收阳气，而夜晚阳气较弱，镜子可能会引起不安并干扰睡眠。为了避免这些问题，风水大师建议将镜子放置在衣柜门或梳妆台上方等位置。早上，精神准备不足的人甚至可能会被自己在镜子中的倒影吓到。
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在中国，古老的迷信仍然影响着人们的日常生活。其中一个广为流传的说法是，镜子不应该对着床，因为这被认为会导致失眠和婚姻冲突。这种观念源于风水理论，认为镜子会反射和放大能量，从而将负面能量反射到床上，影响睡眠者的健康和情绪。
此外，古代的说法还认为镜子会吸收阳气，而夜晚阳气较弱，镜子可能会引起不安并干扰睡眠。为了避免这些问题，风水大师建议将镜子放置在衣柜门或梳妆台上方等位置。早上，精神准备不足的人甚至可能会被自己在镜子中的倒影吓到。
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South Korea on edge, with Yoon impeachment verdict expected as soon as next week
韩国正处于紧张状态，预计最早下周将公布对被停职总统尹锡悦的弹劾审判结果。宪法法院的八名法官本周一直在进行审议，但尚未宣布具体宣判日期，这增加了不确定性。
此前对卢武铉和朴槿惠的弹劾审判，通常会提前两到三天确认裁决日期。有报道预测3月14日可能是一个关键日期，但法院尚未决定是否直播此次裁决。尹锡悦被停职是因为他在12月提出的戒严令失败，并面临叛乱指控，韩国警方已动员所有警力，包括特种部队，以防止裁决结果可能引发的混乱。
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韩国正处于紧张状态，预计最早下周将公布对被停职总统尹锡悦的弹劾审判结果。宪法法院的八名法官本周一直在进行审议，但尚未宣布具体宣判日期，这增加了不确定性。
此前对卢武铉和朴槿惠的弹劾审判，通常会提前两到三天确认裁决日期。有报道预测3月14日可能是一个关键日期，但法院尚未决定是否直播此次裁决。尹锡悦被停职是因为他在12月提出的戒严令失败，并面临叛乱指控，韩国警方已动员所有警力，包括特种部队，以防止裁决结果可能引发的混乱。
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Hong Kong’s top court upholds sedition conviction for ‘Fast Beat’ Tam Tak-chi
Hong Kong's highest court has upheld the sedition conviction of opposition activist Tam Tak-chi, confirming that intent to incite violence isn't necessary for a conviction under the colonial-era law. The Court of Final Appeal rejected Tam's argument that prosecutors must prove intent to incite violence or public disorder. The court clarified that the law includes other seditious intentions, such as inciting hatred towards authorities or disobeying lawful orders.
Tam, known as "Fast Beat," was sentenced to 40 months in 2022 on 11 charges related to his conduct during public gatherings after the 2019 protests. While the top court previously allowed Tam one last appeal on technical grounds, it had also ruled that the sedition law struck a fair balance between free speech and protecting national security. This latest ruling reinforces the government's ability to prosecute sedition cases even without proving direct incitement of violence.
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Hong Kong's highest court has upheld the sedition conviction of opposition activist Tam Tak-chi, confirming that intent to incite violence isn't necessary for a conviction under the colonial-era law. The Court of Final Appeal rejected Tam's argument that prosecutors must prove intent to incite violence or public disorder. The court clarified that the law includes other seditious intentions, such as inciting hatred towards authorities or disobeying lawful orders.
Tam, known as "Fast Beat," was sentenced to 40 months in 2022 on 11 charges related to his conduct during public gatherings after the 2019 protests. While the top court previously allowed Tam one last appeal on technical grounds, it had also ruled that the sedition law struck a fair balance between free speech and protecting national security. This latest ruling reinforces the government's ability to prosecute sedition cases even without proving direct incitement of violence.
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Alibaba touts AI model as better than DeepSeek, OpenAI products, driving stock surge
Alibaba has unveiled a new open-source AI reasoning model, QwQ-32B, that the company claims surpasses the performance of DeepSeek's R1. Despite having significantly fewer parameters (32 billion versus 671 billion), Alibaba's model reportedly matches or outperforms DeepSeek's in key areas like mathematics, coding, and problem-solving. The announcement led to a surge in Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares.
The smaller parameter count of Alibaba's model allows it to operate with fewer computing resources, potentially leading to wider adoption. This aligns with Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai's recent emphasis on practical applications in AI development. The release of this model, designed for complex problem-solving, comes shortly after DeepSeek's R1 made waves in the tech industry, highlighting the ongoing competition and rapid advancements in the AI sector.
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Alibaba has unveiled a new open-source AI reasoning model, QwQ-32B, that the company claims surpasses the performance of DeepSeek's R1. Despite having significantly fewer parameters (32 billion versus 671 billion), Alibaba's model reportedly matches or outperforms DeepSeek's in key areas like mathematics, coding, and problem-solving. The announcement led to a surge in Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares.
The smaller parameter count of Alibaba's model allows it to operate with fewer computing resources, potentially leading to wider adoption. This aligns with Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai's recent emphasis on practical applications in AI development. The release of this model, designed for complex problem-solving, comes shortly after DeepSeek's R1 made waves in the tech industry, highlighting the ongoing competition and rapid advancements in the AI sector.
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