The Sangha Kommune (僧伽公社) – A Place of Spiritual and Physical Growth! (Founded 16.2.2010)

The Chinese Buddhist monastic community is referred to as a ‘Sangha’ (Sanskrit for ‘spiritual community’), whereby men and women form a voluntary association premised upon following a strict set of rules known as the ‘Vinaya Discipline’. Within this community, there is ‘equality’ between all members, with the leaders being those who have followed these rules for the longest times. This is because such people are thought to have more experience at adhering to the Vinaya Discipline (which includes celibacy and vegetarianism), and are therefore able to effectively advise all others through the difficult times they my face in their practice. As those with little experience have less to share, they are not considered leaders whilst more experienced practitioners live in the vicinity.

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Cover of the journal that published the study. (Photo courtesy of the Einstein Probe Science Center of the National Astronomical Observatories)

China: Chinese Scientists Report First Likely Sighting of Black-Hole Devouring White Dwarf! (12.2.2026)

Chinese astronomers said they have likely captured the first direct evidence of a mid-sized black hole ripping apart and consuming a white dwarf star, shedding new light on a long-theorized but rarely observed cosmic process.

The discovery is based on observations of a powerful high-energy space explosion known as EP250702a, detected by China’s Einstein Probe satellite, according to the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The findings were published this month in the journal Science Bulletin.

Mid-sized black holes, thought to bridge the gap between stellar-mass and supermassive black holes, are difficult to detect because they produce few observable signals unless actively feeding on nearby matter.

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A spokesman for the restaurant said they took food safety and hygiene extremely seriously(Image: Richard Swingler)

Wales: Details of Food Hygiene Failures of Two Michelin Star Restaurant – “Ynyshir” – That Charges Over £400 Per 30-Course Dinner! (12.2.2026)

In January a spokesman said: “At Ynyshir, we take food safety and hygiene extremely seriously and are committed to maintaining the highest possible standards for our guests.

“Following a recent routine inspection by the local authority, a number of administrative and procedural actions were identified for improvement. We take this outcome seriously and have already addressed these points in full. We are currently working closely and cooperatively with Environmental Health and have requested an early reinspection in line with the council’s guidance.

“Ynyshir operates with cooking techniques and processes heavily influenced by Japanese ingredients and methodologies. This approach involves specialised preparation and handling practices that differ from conventional kitchen operations. We operate at the highest professional level and are proud to work with some of the finest suppliers and ingredients from across the globe.

“We remain fully confident in our processes, our team, and the safety of our operation.

“As always, our focus is on delivering an exceptional and safe dining experience for every guest who visits us.”

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IOC Internet Investigation 2026

UK: US Internet Companies Scrutinised Across Western World! (12.2.2026)

These concerns relate to whether personal data has been processed lawfully, fairly and transparently, and whether appropriate safeguards were built into Grok’s design and deployment to prevent the generation of harmful manipulated images using personal data. Where those safeguards fail, individuals lose control of their personal data in ways that expose them to serious harm. Examining these risks is central to the ICO’s role in protecting people’s rights and holding organisations to account as they design and deploy AI technology.  

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Oatly can no longer refer to its plant-based drinks as 'oat milk'

UK: “Milk Can Only Come-Out of Cow” – Opines Post-Brexit British Court – Buckley to EU Dictates! (12.1.2026)

Last year, the EU parliament voted to ban the use of terms such as “oat milk” and “veggie burger” — but such a ban will not come into force until it is backed by the European Commission and all 27 member states.

European farmers have argued such terms mislead consumers and threaten their industry.

Environmentalists have said that the ban will harm sustainability efforts and is an overreach by the meat and dairy industries.

Richard May, partner at law firm Osborne Clarke, said of the Supreme Court ruling: “It confirms that, even post-Brexit, the UK will continue to take a strict approach to the use of protected dairy terms, closely aligned with the EU regime.

“The key principle is straightforward: if a product is not derived from animal milk, it cannot be marketed using reserved dairy designations such as ‘milk’ or ‘cheese’.”

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Nalta Issues Chinese New Year Stamps - 2026

Malta: Commemorative Stamp – Celebrating Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse – Issued! (12.2.2026)

According to MaltaPost, the Year of the Horse stamp features an elegant design that blends elements of traditional Chinese silk luo with artistic concepts inspired by Maltese lace-making. The stamp will be available at major post offices across Malta and through online sales channels.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Malta Zhang Zuo said that the stamp, carrying messages of friendship and good wishes, would become a warm and positive chapter in the history of cultural exchanges between China and Malta.

Malta’s Ambassador to China John Busuttil, who addressed the event via video link, said that the zodiac stamp project serves as a vivid example of bilateral friendship and offers the Maltese public greater insight into China’s rich cultural heritage.

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Life reconstruction of a juvenile Haolong dongi. Image credit: Fabio Manucci.

China: Palaeontologists Unearth New Dinosaur Species with Never-Before-Seen Skin Structures! (11.2.2026)

The new species was a type of iguanodontian, a major group of ornithopod dinosaurs.

Evolutionarily, they sit between small, early bipedal ornithopods and the later, highly specialized duck-billed dinosaurs (hadrosaurs).

“Iguanodontia were the dominant herbivorous dinosaurs in most terrestrial ecosystems throughout the Cretaceous,” said Dr. Pascal Godefroit from the Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels and his colleagues.

“The clade reached its zenith during the closing stage of this period, as hadrosaurids — or duck-billed dinosaurs — spread over most continents.”

“The discovery of remarkable ‘mummies’ from North America and Mongolia revealed precious information about hadrosaurid integument, which consisted of an intricate and often mosaic arrangement of tubercle-like and non-imbricating scales, with enlarged tabular scales along their dorsal midline.”

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