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Giant rubber duck is back in Hong Kong waters, a decade after its debut in the city

13 Sept 12:10 Key points summarised by AI

Two giant, 18-meter-tall rubber ducks, dubbed "Double Ducks," have returned to Hong Kong waters, marking a decade since the original single duck's debut.
Masterminded by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, the colossal inflatables tested the waters in Tsing Yi, swimming past iconic bridges.
The exhibition, organized by AllRightsReserved, aims to inspire public imagination and childlike wonder, following the first duck's highly popular 2013 appearance.

Today 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities filed a police complaint after 15 trees, including 11 wild Himalayan cherry trees (Thailand's 'sakura'), were illegally felled and sawn into 46 logs in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.
The incident ignited widespread anger among local residents who had nurtured these historically significant trees for over two decades, impacting a popular tourist spot renowned for its seasonal pink blossoms.
Thailand's Natural Resources and Environment Minister has ordered an urgent investigation and legal action against those responsible, as the felling far exceeded any verbal permission granted for landscape cleanup.
Park authorities are coordinating with police to gather evidence and identify culprits, with the unauthorized felling potentially violating multiple acts including the National Parks Act 2019.