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The British Museum confirmed that a 300-year-old Jingdezhen bowl fell from a shelf and struck a small box on the bottom shelf, resulting in damage to both items. Experts are currently restoring the damaged pieces, and the museum stated it will continue its investigation into the cause of the damage.
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South Korean artist Kang Myonghi, who is close to 80 years old, is showcasing her work in Hong Kong with her exhibition 'What Remains to be Seen,' which marks her first solo show in two years. Her art abstracts natural landscapes to explore themes of time and emotion.
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The South China Morning Post reported that two men died and more than a dozen people sustained injuries on Saturday when floats overturned during annual festivals in Osaka Prefecture. The incidents involved 'danjiri' floats being maneuvered around corners.
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The Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, announced the ban on the Orange Order's Drumcree march, stating the decision was for the best interests of peace after talks failed. The dispute involved a nearly two-week standoff between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
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South China Morning Post reports that Zhang Jiaqi, a former Chinese Olympic diving champion, has sparked online discussion regarding her quest for independence following revelations about her mother's controlling behavior during a reality television appearance. Zhang, who won gold in the women’s synchronised 10-metre platform event at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, has since retired.
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The Centre for Health Protection reported that 21 mpox cases have been documented in Hong Kong since August, with the most recent case involving a 29-year-old man. The total number of cases this year has reached 30.
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Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te expressed support for discussions between Washington and Beijing intended to lower the chance of conflict, though Beijing countered by accusing him of inciting confrontation across the Taiwan Strait.
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The Metropolitan Police have dismissed Special chief officer James Deller, who led volunteer officers, after Palantir's AI monitoring revealed he used his work phone to copy intimate images of a woman. Deller will be barred from future policing roles.
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A new travel scheme announced by the city's transport minister will permit yachts registered in Guangdong to enter Hong Kong waters starting next Friday, allowing them to dock at specific locations.
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A prototype robot, designed to incorporate extensive breeder experience, was showcased at a wheat breeding seminar, according to a report from state-run China Science Daily, as traditional methods are noted for being labor-intensive and subjective.
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The South China Morning Post reports that Hong Kong police have dismantled a local syndicate allegedly operating a vice ring involving Thai women, resulting in the arrest of seven men and the seizure of HK$13 million in cash.
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While conservation efforts have aided the recovery of Malaysia's green turtles over several decades, the species' progress is currently jeopardized by issues such as limited budgets, rising fuel expenses, and poaching, according to the South China Morning Post.