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China: Tianwen-1 Mars Orbiter Captures Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS! (7.11.2025)

It is thought to have formed around ancient stars near the centre of the Milky Way and may be older than the solar system itself, offering rare insight into the composition and evolution of exoplanetary material.

The Tianwen-1 team began preparing for the observation in early September this year. With ATLAS moving at about 58 kilometres per second and appearing 10,000 to 100,000 times dimmer than the Martian surface, the mission faced an extreme technical challenge in image targeting and stability.

Originally designed for Mars surface observation, Tianwen-1 has been orbiting the planet since February 2021.

The successful observation of ATLAS marks an extension of the probe’s mission, serving as a test for China’s upcoming Tianwen-2 asteroid mission.

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Market Overton - 17th Century Window!

Market Overton: 17th Century Window! (6.11.2025)

What is now the dining area – where I set-up my study space – was probably once part of the garden. Therefore, the window itself was once considered the height of building technology. In those days, draughts from blowing winds were a major issue. The frame of this window is firmly embedded in the wall-structure so that no wind can penetrate. The cement and plaster hold it robustly in place – whilst its relatively small surface area allows for strength and stability. As glass was not as strong then as it is now – the panes of glass used were far-smaller – with each held in-place by its own frame. Furthermore, and a feature I like, is the central pane that possesses a stout hinging and opening and shutting mechanism. Even today – this design still retains much of its original strength – whilst being now inside the house means it is now better preserved.

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This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a supporter presenting a poster of Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani during the New York City mayoral election in New York City, the United States, Nov. 4, 2025. Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election Tuesday night, becoming the first muslim mayor of the most populous city in the United States. (Photo by Winston Zhou/Xinhua)

New York: Democrat Zohran Mamdani Wins Race for New York City Mayor! (6.11.2025)

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) — Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election Tuesday night, becoming the first muslim mayor of the most populous city in the United States.

By 00:30 a.m. East Time (0530 GMT) Wednesday, Mamdani had seized around 50.4 percent of the votes, while former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent, had collected 41.4 percent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa had garnered only 7.1 percent, according to the preliminary results issued by the Board of Elections in the City of New York.

Mamdani, born in Uganda, is currently a member of the New York State Assembly and is set to take office on Jan. 1, 2026.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (4th R) receives the G20 Extraordinary Committee Report on Global Inequality from Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz (3rd R), UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima (1st R), and four other leading global experts of the committee at a ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, on Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo by Shakirah Thebus/Xinhua)

South Africa: G20 Report Warning of Global Inequality Crisis Unveiled! (6.11.2025)

Drawing on data from the World Inequality Lab, the analysis showed that the world’s richest one percent have increased their average wealth by 1.3 million U.S. dollars since 2000, while the poorest 50 percent gained only 585 U.S. dollars, adjusted for inflation. Though income gaps between individuals have narrowed largely due to growth in China, the wealth divide between the Global North and South remains substantial.

“The world understands that we have a climate emergency; it is time we recognized that we face an inequality emergency too,” said Stiglitz, who chaired the six-member committee behind the report.

Much of the wealth at the top stems from “monopoly power and exploitation,” he said, adding that inequality is “not the laws of nature, but the laws of man.”

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Officials and guests make a toast during a reception commemorating the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on July 1, 2025. (Photo by Andy Chong/China Daily)

Hong Kong: Leader Promotes “Certainties” Following 28th Hand-Over Anniversary! (5.11.2025)

In a social media post, Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki attributed Hong Kong’s ability to overcome difficulties during the interval to the enduring vitality of “one country, two systems”, as well as the central government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability.

Political parties, including the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong — the city’s biggest political party — reaffirmed their support for deeper integration into national development and seizing new opportunities under “one country, two systems”.

Sunny Tan, chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, pledged to leverage Hong Kong’s global connectivity to strengthen industry ties through international fashion events, strengthen the city’s brand and support internationalization efforts.

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Mr Shi, the patient, presents a silk banner to doctor Zhao Gaofeng. (Photo/ Screenshot)

China: Doctor Removes Rare Tumour in 11-Hour Surgery! (5.11.2025)

Professor Zhao Gaofeng, director of thoracic surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, led the procedure on a 20-centimeter mediastinal tumour that had been pressing against the patient’s heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.

Zhao said the tumour had an “extremely abnormal blood supply” from three unusual arteries. “We have never seen anything like this,” he added.

“It was the most difficult operation I’ve ever performed in terms of blood loss – possibly the most challenging of its kind.”

The 50-year-old patient, surnamed Shi, had previously undergone surgery twice elsewhere, but doctors abandoned both operations because of the high risk of bleeding.

Shi recovered smoothly and has since been discharged from the hospital.

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