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The three-day exemption from new mortuary charges effective next year at Hong Kong public hospitals will be extended to four weeks, the government has said, after the move sparked controversy. The Health Bureau and Hospital Authority made the announcement on Saturday after the funeral sector criticised the tiered fee structure earlier this week, saying it would penalise families for delays …

The shock elimination of seven-time champions Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final 2025, courtesy of a record-breaking run chase by hosts India, has initiated critical discussions about the future leadership of the team. Current captain Alyssa Healy, having battled injuries and confirmed she won’t play in the next ODI World Cup, is approaching the twilight of her career. …

Brussels seeks to curb the spread of information it claims could “erode trust in democratic systems” The European Union is planning to launch a centralized hub for monitoring and countering what it calls foreign “disinformation,” according to a leaked document seen by the Guardian. Critics have long warned that Brussels’ initiatives amount to the institutionalization of a censorship regime. According …

US President Donald Trump said Friday that no American government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers. Trump had already announced he would not attend the annual summit for heads of state from the globe’s leading and emerging economies. US Vice-President J.D. Vance had been scheduled …

The 24-year-old who claimed to be missing British girl Madeleine McCann hid damning evidence that she was lying about her identity under a mattress for almost two years, it’s been claimed. Julia Wandelt, who was sentenced to six months in jail for harassing the McCann family this week, secretly kept childhood photos that proved she wasn’t the missing Brit under …

Amid a government shutdown that has dragged on for more than five weeks, the United States Congressional Budget Office said on Thursday that it recently suffered a hack and moved to contain the breach. CBO provides nonpartisan financial and economic data to lawmakers, and The Washington Post reported that the agency was infiltrated by a “suspected foreign actor.” CBO spokesperson …

Ankara accuses dozens of Israeli officials of “systematic” crimes against civilians in Gaza The Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other senior officials for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, according to Turkish media. Israel launched its military campaign in response to the Hamas-led raid on October …

RHOA Star Angela Oakley’s Husband Charles Oakley Ordered to Pay $642K to Madison Square Garden! Real Housewives of Atlanta star Angela Oakley’s husband, NBA legend Charles Oakley, has been ordered to pay more than $642,000 in legal fees to Madison Square Garden after a judge ruled he deleted key text messages during his ongoing court battle with the arena — …

Denise Richards Granted 5-Year Restraining Order After Accusing Ex Aaron Phypers of Domestic Abuse  A judge has officially sided with Denise Richards after her lengthy legal battle with ex-husband Aaron Phypers.  On Friday, Nov. 7, Denise, 54, was granted a five-year restraining order against Aaron, 53. The order — which will remain in effect until Nov. 7, 2030 — follows …

Winter bedding is different from summer bedding—thicker, loftier, softer, cozier—and now’s the perfect time to upgrade thanks to Brooklinen’s Flash Sale. We test a lot of bedding at WIRED for our numerous sleep-related buying guides, and Brooklinen is mentioned in nearly all of them. Its bedding is high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and functions like it should. The brand hosts relatively frequent …

It’s hard to find home office furniture that looks great at a palatable price. That’s why you’ll find Branch’s products among our top recommendations in many of our guides. Whether it’s an office chair or a standing desk, the company’s products look good, work well, and are reasonably priced. That makes its Sale of the Year all the more appealing. …

Rivian has given its founder and CEO RJ Scaringe a new performance-based stock award that could ultimately be worth around $5 billion if all the underlying goals are met, according to a new filing. Scaringe’s salary is also being doubled to $2 million per year, and he was given a 10% stake in Rivian’s newest spinout Mind Robotics, the filing …