A Sound Mirror: Notre Dame Cathedral's Restoration Can Be Heard in Its Resonance

The housing minister in England and Wales has pledged to abolish the centuries-old leasehold system before the next general election, banning the sale of new leasehold flats in favor of commonhold tenure. Homeowners will gain greater control over their properties, with measures outlined in a white paper marking the end of the "feudal" system, which has been criticized for unfair costs and practices. The proposed reforms will eliminate extra expenses like ground rent, giving homeowners...

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, threatened high-profile provocations in response to the presence of a U.S. aircraft carrier in South Korea, criticizing U.S. military activities as "confrontation hysteria." Her warning suggests North Korea may increase weapons testing amid U.S. deployments and military drills, potentially launching intercontinental ballistic missiles towards the U.S. or targeting U.S. military bases in the region. South Korea's Defense Ministry stands ready to counter any North...

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has urged residents on the south-east coast to be vigilant and understand the significance of tropical cyclone Alfred, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for the unprecedented weather event. He commended Queenslanders for their resilience in handling disasters, urging those in high-risk areas like low-lying flood zones and islands to heed evacuation advice promptly. Crisafulli highlighted the urgency for island residents to make evacuation decisions as they are expected to be the...

The article discusses the Liberal government's lack of action in response to potential tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The author criticizes the government for not taking proactive measures to protect Canadian industries and jobs. The looming threat of tariffs highlights the need for swift and decisive action to safeguard the country's economy. Full Article

'Toxic Town' on Netflix explores the Corby toxic waste case, where families fought for justice due to birth defects caused by industrial pollution from the town's steel industry. After a legal battle, Corby Borough Council was found negligent, leading to a financial settlement for affected families. The BBC podcast 'In Detail: The Toxic Waste Scandal' features stories of individuals like George Taylor and Lisa Atkinson, who faced challenges due to exposure to toxic chemicals, shedding...

Malaysia is investigating Malaysian companies involved in a fraud case connected to the alleged transfer of Nvidia chips from Singapore to China, following charges filed against three men in Singapore. Singapore's Law Minister Shanmugam suggested the chips were included in servers sent to Malaysia by Dell and Supermicro, with uncertainty about the servers' current location. Malaysian authorities are working with data center companies like Microsoft and Google to determine the situation and discuss accountability with...