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Hong Kong’s government has confirmed it lacks the “necessary conditions” to start the Lantau reclamation project, a multi-billion-dollar plan to build three artificial islands off Kau Yi Chau. The announcement marks a rare pause in the environmental assessment process. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said the project is currently a lower priority compared with the Northern Metropolis mega-development along the city’s northern border. “The government has not yet formulated a timetable for the Kau Yi Chau project. We do not have the necessary conditions for the reclamation to proceed within this term of government,” Linn stated in a written…

Apple will debut its thinnest iPhone at Tuesday’s “awe-dropping” showcase in Cupertino’s Steve Jobs Theater.The iPhone 17 series will include standard, Pro, Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air, Apple’s lightest flagship yet.Apple will also unveil the Apple Watch series 11 and refreshed AirPods with possible live translation capabilities.Updates for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe are expected alongside the hardware announcements. Tariffs and AI Developments Shape Apple’s Outlook Trump’s proposed tariffs may raise iPhone prices, but Apple shifted production to India to avoid severe impacts.CEO Tim Cook dismissed fears of a $2,000 iPhone while ensuring stock arrives before tariffs take…

Israeli forces attacked senior Hamas officials in Doha on Tuesday, expanding operations under “Summit of Fire.” Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office said Israel independently planned, executed, and takes full responsibility for the strike. Eyewitnesses reported multiple explosions and smoke rising over the Katara district after Israeli air force jets carried out the attack. Casualty Reports Remain Unclear Initial unconfirmed reports suggest four Hamas Political Bureau members were killed or remain missing. Qatari officials later stated no deaths had been confirmed but acknowledged residential buildings housing Hamas leaders suffered damage. The Qatari Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as reckless and launched high-level…

Factory closures extended Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK plants closed until at least Wednesday. The automaker continues to deal with the impact of a cyber attack that struck more than a week ago. Production remains suspended at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Facilities in Slovakia, China and India are also affected. Workers on the production lines have been told to stay at home. On 31 August the company shut down its IT systems to protect them from damage. That action caused severe disruption across its operations. Struggle to restore systems Jaguar Land Rover says it is working nonstop to…

Frédéric Péchier faces charges for allegedly poisoning 30 patients at Besançon clinics between 2008 and 2017. Twelve victims died. Authorities investigated Péchier after Sandra Simard suffered cardiac arrest during a routine surgery in January 2017. They found a lethal potassium dose in her anaesthesia bag. Allegations of Deliberate Medical Sabotage Prosecutors claim Péchier contaminated colleagues’ infusion pouches and then assisted in resuscitations, saying he “always had a solution.” Péchier denies all wrongdoing. Victims’ ages ranged from 4 to 89. His defense team insists he will prove his innocence. Lengthy and Technical Trial Continues The trial, set to last until December,…

Federal injunction overturnedThe Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration, allowing immigration authorities to proceed with raids in Southern California that had been temporarily blocked. This ruling suspends a July 11 injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong, who had ruled that the government’s enforcement tactics likely violated Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Case highlights claims of profilingPlaintiffs accused federal agents of carrying out aggressive stops targeting individuals based on skin color, ethnicity, or the way they spoke. The lawsuit described operations conducted by masked and armed officers, some of which were likened to public…

Volkswagen says it is close to securing a trade deal with the US after Donald Trump’s tariffs on European cars cost the group “several billions”. CEO Oliver Blume confirmed the company is in talks with Washington to cut import levies, which currently stand at 27.5% and are due to fall to 15%. Even at the reduced rate, Blume said tariffs remain “a burden” for Europe’s largest carmaker, which owns Audi, Seat and Porsche. Volkswagen is offering “massive” US investment in return for further tariff relief. Blume added that the group may localise Audi production and expand exports from America if…

Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform experienced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were cut. The company said users faced delays as internet traffic through the Middle East slowed. Microsoft shifts traffic to ease impact Microsoft did not disclose what caused the cable damage but confirmed it rerouted traffic through different paths. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East were not affected. Reports over the weekend indicated disruptions also reached the United Arab Emirates and several Asian nations. Cables under sea keep world connected Cables on the seabed carry international data and are considered the backbone…

Prime Minister details family-focused measures Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has introduced a €1.6 billion plan aimed at addressing the country’s shrinking population. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair, he framed the initiative as a way to ease household financial burdens and create incentives for young citizens to remain in Greece. The program, set to take effect in 2026, includes broad income tax cuts, support for larger families, property tax reductions in rural and island areas, and additional assistance for pensioners and households struggling with living costs. Demographic trends underscore urgency The announcement comes as Greece faces a severe demographic…

US President Donald Trump warned Hamas on Sunday to accept a US-brokered ceasefire that Israel already approved. He posted on Truth Social, “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” Ceasefire Proposal Details US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff reportedly sent the proposal to Hamas on Sunday. The deal asks Hamas to release all hostages immediately. In return, Israel would free up to 3,000 Palestinian prisoners. The US would support ending Israel’s military operations as part of the agreement. Hostage Count and Pressure on Hamas Officials say…