7 h. ago UK hopes ‘pragmatic’ approach will yield ‘ambitious’ EU deal, Starmer says

A ‘pragmatic’ approach to talks on food standards, youth mobility and European courts could yield an ‘ambitious’ post-Brexit deal.

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10 h. ago ‘Don’t Need a Deal.’ Top Trump Economic Adviser Is All in on His China Hardball

‘Don’t Need a Deal.’ Top Trump Economic Adviser Is All in on His China Hardball  The New York Times

Economics

10 h. ago Iranian nuclear enrichment ‘red line’ for US ahead of new talks, envoy says

Trump has voiced hope for reaching a deal with Tehran to avert an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear programme that could ignite a wider war.

Events

10 h. ago Iranian nuclear enrichment ‘red line’ for US ahead of new talks, envoy Steve Witkoff says

Trump has voiced hope for reaching a deal with Tehran to avert an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear programme that could ignite a wider war.

Events

11 h. ago As EU scrutinises US trade deal with Britain, China is the ‘elephant in the room’

European officials are studying the agreement for signs of how Trump might cajole them into adopting tougher policies on China.

Politics

24 h. ago Yalta 2.0? Why Trump, Xi and Putin didn’t meet to carve up the world

The US president’s tariff war and his Ukraine policy are advancing China’s and Russia’s visions of a multipolar international order.

Politics

30 h. ago ‘Good start’ by new Macau administration, Beijing’s point man says on visit

Xia Baolong also praises Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai’s maiden policy address last month as embodying the ‘spirit of courage’.

Politics

30 h. ago Stock Market Today: Trump Floats 80% Tariff on China; Investors Dig Into U.K. Trade Deal — Live Updates

Stock Market Today: Trump Floats 80% Tariff on China; Investors Dig Into U.K. Trade Deal — Live Updates  WSJ

Economics

34 h. ago Trump, in a major concession, says the tariff on China should be 80% — but will leave it up to Bessent

Trump, in a major concession, says the tariff on China should be 80% — but will leave it up to Bessent  CNN

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34 h. ago China targets smugglers to strengthen export controls on critical minerals

Beijing wants to tighten restrictions on illegal transshipments through third countries – a risk that companies could exploit, analyst says.

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35 h. ago How a China Trade Deal Would Put Stocks on Course for New Records. And 5 Other Things to Know Today.

How a China Trade Deal Would Put Stocks on Course for New Records. And 5 Other Things to Know Today.  Barron's

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37 h. ago Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome U.S. export controls: Reuters

Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome U.S. export controls: Reuters  CNBC

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39 h. ago China has spent billions developing military tech. Conflict between India and Pakistan could be its first major test

China has spent billions developing military tech. Conflict between India and Pakistan could be its first major test  CNN

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40 h. ago Nvidia to release modified H20 chip for China to overcome US export controls: sources

Chinese customers have been notified by Nvidia that it aims to release the downgraded version of the H20 chip in July, sources say.

Politics

41 h. ago Trump hails great trade deal with UK, but is it a ‘nothingburger’?

Trump’s UK trade deal, the first since he launched a global tariff war, leaves key issues unresolved.

Politics

42 h. ago Exclusive: Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome US export controls, sources say

Exclusive: Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome US export controls, sources say  Reuters

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44 h. ago US ‘can’t control’ war between India and Pakistan, Vance says

The US vice-president urged both sides to show restraint, hoping the fighting does not spiral into a ‘nuclear conflict’.

Events

46 h. ago China’s Unitree fixes security flaw that gives hackers remote control of robot dogs

The start-up has downplayed the impact of the vulnerability, noting that the affected model has been discontinued.

Events

49 h. ago Stocks Gain After Trump Touts U.K. Deal, High Hopes on China

Stocks Gain After Trump Touts U.K. Deal, High Hopes on China  WSJ

Politics

50 h. ago Trump scores first big trade deal. What's next? Here's what to expect.

Trump scores first big trade deal. What's next? Here's what to expect.  USA Today

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