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Did China Help Vancouver’s Mayor Win Election?

New York Times Ken Sim, Vancouver’s first mayor of Chinese descent, rejects claims of Chinese interference and says his landslide win was due to his tireless campaigning and more appealing policies. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/world/canada/ken-sim-vancouver-china.html

Migrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight

New York Times Revelations that migrant children have been exploited for cheap labor brought calls for action, but a partisan battle over immigration policy has complicated lawmakers’ efforts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/us/politics/child-labor-immigration-democrats-republicans-biden.html

At Charles’s Coronation, Everything Olde Was New Again

New York Times The king promised a thoroughly 21st-century ceremony, but when push came to shove, he took his place on a 13th-century throne. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/world/europe/coronation-charles-modern-old.html

Happenings for the Week of May 7

Wall Street Journal ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ star Charlie Day makes his directorial debut, Michael J. Fox tells his story, architect Norman Foster gets a career-spanning retrospective in Paris, the spring art fair season begins in New York and more. https://www.wsj.com/articles/happenings-for-the-week-of-may-7-airdigital-4b6d2bfe

UK Intelligence says Russia experiences biggest labour shortage in decades

Pravda Ukraine Russia is almost certainly facing its worst labour shortage in decades. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Details: The UK Defence Intelligence cites data from a survey of 14,000 employers conducted by the Russian Central Bank, which found that the number of available employees is at its lowest level since…

Israel’s priciest penthouse offered for the price of 128 million shekels

Jerusalem Post The penthouse is located in Hagag Brothers’ luxury project Port TLV Residence. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/real-estate/article-742283

Floods force thousands to leave homes in eastern China amid heavy rainfall

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Forecasters have warned more heavy rain, thunder and high winds will hit more areas in southern and eastern China in the next few days. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3219682/floods-force-thousands-leave-homes-eastern-china-amid-heavy-rainfall?utm_source=rss_feed

Gay Games: amid lukewarm official support and vehement opposition, cool heads must prevail

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Most Hongkongers accept that some people are homosexual or bisexual, and showcasing our city’s inclusivity seems harmless enough. Yet official support has been mixed and debates have become unpleasant. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3219428/gay-games-amid-lukewarm-official-support-and-vehement-opposition-cool-heads-must-prevail?utm_source=rss_feed

“Goals not achieved”: the Air Force commented on night air attack by Russians

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat has spoken about the night attack of the Russian occupiers when they used long-range strategic aviation to launch six Kh-22 missiles over Ukraine. Source: Ihnat on air of the national joint 24/7 newscast Quote from Ihnat: “Six Kh-22 missiles were fired from seven bombers. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/7/7401039/

Hong Kong national anthem blunder: end row and focus on improvement, sports minister warns 2 warring bodies over ice hockey drama

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung wades into ongoing saga between sports governing body and ice hockey association. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219679/hong-kong-national-anthem-blunder-end-row-and-focus-improvement-sports-minister-warns-2-warring?utm_source=rss_feed