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Where are the retired men and what are they doing?
Few senior men are joining active ageing activities that can help delay or prevent frailty and deterioration.
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Japan officials urge vigilance amid spate of winter deaths
Some tourists may be unfamiliar with driving in icy conditions or do not understand Japan’s traffic laws.
China’s appointment of veteran diplomat points to two-pronged approach to Taiwan
Mr Song Tao will have a more challenging task of ensuring that Taiwan does not drift away from the mainland.
We are finally beginning to use our intellect: Jane Goodall
She is a UN Messenger of Peace, as well as the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute.

A brush with juvenile crime and tragedy in the US capital
A first-person account on getting robbed by a teen who later got into a fight that led to the death of a homeless man.
Climate Change
Indonesian islanders file climate complaint against cement giant Holcim
It is part of a wider international movement asking major companies to assume their responsibilities.
Climate disinformation surges in denial, conspiracy comeback
An analysis of Twitter messages counted 1.1 million tweets or retweets using strong climate-sceptic terms in 2022.
$1.4 trillion invested in clean power – matching fossil fuels for first time
Nearly half of all global energy transition investments – US$546 billion – were in China.
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