BRUSSELS — The European Union has formalized a critical climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, an agreement celebrated by Italy’s government for incorporating key flexibility measures sought by Rome and other member states. Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin confirmed Wednesday that demands centered…

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — European Union environment ministers recently finalized an ambitious target to reduce bloc-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 90% below 1990 levels by 2040, a landmark agreement reached Wednesday that incorporates significant flexibility measures championed by Italy. Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin confirmed that crucial demands from Rome regarding the realistic implementation and economic…

ROME, ITALY — Italian football giants Napoli and Juventus continued their underwhelming performances in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, settling for frustrating home draws that highlight their struggles in European competition. Reigning Serie A champions Napoli were held to a lackluster scoreless stalemate by Eintracht Frankfurt, while Juventus managed a late equalizer in a…

NANNING, China — A specialized rail freight service carrying 80 containers departed from Guangxi province’s Qinzhou Port East Station on Wednesday, embarking on a vital journey to Chongqing in Southwest China. This specific consignment, which included items like Australian kraft paper and puff-pastry shortening sourced from Singapore, underscored a significant achievement for the New International…

Veteran Hong Kong actor and playwright Lam Sheung-mo has died at the age of 75 following a suspected heart attack, his family announced yesterday. Known for his tenure with TVB and his deep roots in the territory’s theater scene, Lam’s later life was marked by persistent health struggles, including a battle with nasopharyngeal cancer that…

HONG KONG — Lam Sheung-mo, a distinguished veteran of Hong Kong’s stage and television known for a career marked by both artistic depth and personal adversity, died yesterday at the age of 75 following a suspected heart attack. The acclaimed actor, who notably transitioned from stage performance to a prolific run with the major broadcaster…