Author: British Day

These high-rise apartments, some with panoramic views of Singapore’s tropical cityscape, are airy, light-filled and spacious enough for families to live comfortably in. They are also public housing, and have been extremely affordable for decades, giving Singapore an enviable high rate of home ownership.But now, at least some of the apartments are selling for prices that were unthinkable not long ago: more than $1 million.”It’s sad to see that because public housing should be affordable,” said Liu Tai-ke, the urban planner credited with creating the country’s widely praised approach to housing its people.Now 86, Liu is responsible for overseeing the…

Whether you pick fresh veggies from your own garden or stock up at your local farmers market, an abundance of summer produce makes preparing warm-weather dinners a breeze—but the preparation is another. A simple coarse salsa, a big salad or a stir fry is flavorful and easy to make, but chopping every single ingredient can be a pain. In search of the best tastewanted a solution that would help her save time slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables at home. A quick search on Amazon revealed an affordable tool that she liked so much she ordered a second one for her…

The honest answer is “it depends.”A few years ago, when I was in recruiting, I attended a legal seminar on restrictive covenants because at the time it was good to know the legal framework and so on around.The general theme is that the clearer the time and scope limitations are, the more likely they are to be upheld – i.e. it’s probably OK to say that customer-facing staff can’t work for customers they’ve served in a similar role for a few months, but not to say they can’t work in a similar role for a competitor for a year.Six months…

GENEVA: Health officials from the World Health Organization’s 194 member countries are meeting in Geneva next week, hoping to complete more than two years of negotiations on new rules for responding to the pandemic.Negotiations reached their final stage on Friday over two complementary agreements due to be formalized at a meeting from May 27 to June 1: one updating existing health rules on infectious diseases after the COVID-19 pandemic has killed millions, and the other a new legally binding treaty to bolster global defences against future pathogens.The World Health Assembly, expected to be attended by around 100 ministers, will be…

His mother, Chantelle, is also an artist and discovered her son’s talent while trying to keep him busy by creating her own art.She said: “To keep my son busy whilst he was learning to crawl, I rolled out an unstretched canvas on the floor and dribbled a bit of paint onto it.”He eventually spread the paint across the entire canvas, creating his first masterpiece in the process, entitled ‘Crawling.'”Speaking about her son’s creative process and approach to painting, his mother said his work is “an expression of his curiosity and joy in discovering new things.”She said once he has a…

The Atlantic DietA close cousin of the more famous Mediterranean diet, the Atlantic diet is based on the eating habits of people from north-western Spain and Portugal. It has become much-admired after several recent studies highlighted its numerous health benefits, including the reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases, which scientists believe is due to its emphasis on simple, unprocessed food such as fish and veg.Here, Rob Hobson, nutritionist and author of Unprocess Your Life, explains its key principles…Plenty of fish and seafood“Fish and seafood is central to the Atlantic diet because it is abundant in the…

5 hours agoPolice around the world are preparing for Eritrea’s Independence Day this Friday, fearing violent clashes could break out if disgruntled Eritreans unable to protest at home turn to events abroad marking the day the country was founded 33 years ago. Some countries have even banned celebrations.Independence from Ethiopia was a hard-fought victory won after three decades of conflict, but the anniversary is bittersweet for some because the promised freedom never materialized.President Isaias Afewerki has ruled Eritrea without holding national elections for the past 33 years.It is the only country in the world without a constitution. No form of…

Dave8:00 AM To 9:20 AMFriday, May 24BoliviaSeason 3 Episode 3/3Comedians Phil Jupitas and Marcus Brigstocke embark on a high altitude trip in Bolivia. First driving down the infamous “Road of Death,” they find themselves lost in bandit country. They become disoriented and startled as they navigate the Salar de Uyuni, a salt flat so vast that Buzz Aldrin was able to see it from space. Their destination is the ancient mountain city of Potosi, located at an altitude of about 5,000 meters, where silver mines that helped fund the Spanish Empire in the 16th century were located.The most dangerous roads…

You’re reading this excerpt from Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest for freeGet the latest news from around the world, plus the most interesting ideas and opinions you need to know, delivered straight to your inbox on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government feel increasingly cornered. Prime Minister Netanyahu is waging a devastating war in the Gaza Strip that has infuriated global opinion and landed him and his administration before two of the world’s most important courts. The International Court of Justice is due to rule on Friday on a request to…

By Will Pickworth Updated May 24, 2024 00:53, May 24, 2024 00:53 Share or comment on this article: Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world last week.The Ukrainian is set to star in a new Hollywood movie this December.Usyk, 37, is expected to play a key role alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Oleksandr Usyk has landed a role in Hollywood ahead of his acting debut.Usyk is currently recovering from his big bout against Tyson Fury last Saturday, in which the 37-year-old won by split decision with the judges scoring the bout 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113.The Ukrainian’s victory…