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Megayacht sparks warnings Hong Kong could become Russia haven
Megayacht sparks warnings Hong Kong could become Russia haven
by  AFP

The recent visit of a Russian megayacht to Hong Kong has sparked warnings from corruption investigators that the city could become a haven for oligarchs and officials hiding from Western sanctions. David Webb, a Hong Kong activist investor, said the city will have "plenty of competition for being a safe haven, including Dubai and Singapore".

Food shock: Crop-battering disasters highlight climate threat
Food shock: Crop-battering disasters highlight climate threat
by  AFP

Rolling crises linked to war, weather disasters and the pandemic have shaken global food systems and tipped millions into hunger and poverty. Up to nine million people could be dragged into poverty by the disaster, the World Bank says.

Sunak to be appointed UK's third PM this year
Sunak to be appointed UK's third PM this year
by  AFP

Rishi Sunak will on Tuesday be installed as Britain's third prime minister this year, replacing the humiliated Liz Truss after just seven weeks and inheriting a daunting array of problems. The 42-year-old Hindu will be Britain's first prime minister of colour and the youngest in more than two centuries.

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