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BBC UK reports that relatives are distressed over the apparent absence of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who has reportedly not been seen in public for nearly two years. Allegations suggest he may have been admitted to care homes under different names, while his stepson has called for the removal of power of attorney.
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The Hong Kong Women's 15s team has begun processing the lessons learned during their intense home WXV Challenger campaign as they aim to become a global force. Despite an initial win over Brazil, the team faced defeats against Fiji and Samoa, leading coach Tumua Ioane noted the need for greater professionalism.
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A rice grower, Hiroshi Asano, who manages 38 hectares near Tokyo, anticipates a loss this year and is concerned about the viability of smaller farms as more people reportedly plan to leave the industry due to excess supply and falling prices.
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The South China Morning Post reports that China has established a goal to begin initial volume production of solid-state batteries by 2030, aiming to expand its global leadership in the battery sector into newer technologies.
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Hong Kong is expected to receive 1.29 million visitors from mainland China during the National Day "golden week" holiday, prompting discussions about activities for both residents and tourists.
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Premier Li Qiang has advocated for increased policy experimentation to address ongoing economic challenges, noting that retail sales saw a modest increase of only 0.4 per cent in August.
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US prosecutors have resumed an investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University, following claims that the university did not adequately penalize the individuals involved. The alleged victim stated she was drugged, assaulted, and raped in 2024 by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity.
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According to the South China Morning Post, a 25-year-old Chinese wife named Liang donated her left kidney to her husband, Chung, who was suffering from uraemia, despite the procedure having a success rate below 10 per cent.
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According to the South China Morning Post, China intends to finalize a geological map of Mars by the close of 2028, a project described as the first AI-driven map of the planet, as its space competition with the United States grows.
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A Rome court has convicted three Egyptian security officials for the kidnapping of Italian student Giulio Regeni, whose body was found tortured near Cairo in 2016. The defendants, who were tried in absentia, received 10 years in prison, while a fourth defendant was acquitted.
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According to the South China Morning Post, a new 134.2km waterway connects the Xijin reservoir in Guangxi to the Gulf of Tonkin, serving as a physical response to Asia's increasing regional economic connectivity and supporting the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.
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The imperial couple, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, are set to visit Kumamoto as the government implements travel subsidies to encourage visitors following the July earthquake. Local tour operators note a sharp decline in both international and domestic tourism to Kyushu.