7 h. ago China plans to show off new equipment at parade marking 80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender

China plans to hold a military parade in September marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender

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3 d. ago As the UN turns 80, its crucial humanitarian aid work faces a clouded future

As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, its humanitarian operations are increasingly in doubt as its top donor — the United States — has cut funding under the Trump administration and some other top Western countries have followed suit

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1 week ago China approves world’s biggest amphibious plane for mass production

AG600 Kunlong was developed as part of drive to modernise Chinese military

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2 w. ago China banned from investing in Sizewell C, energy secretary Ed Miliband vows

It comes amid growing concerns over the impact of Chinese influence in British infrastructure and supply chains

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2 w. ago Emperor's visit to Okinawa reflects imperial family's close ties to the island. Here is why he cares

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have visited Okinawa to pray for the war dead ahead of the 80th anniversary marking the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II

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3 w. ago Power bank explosion sparks panic on plane as flight forced to turn back after just 15 minutes

The China Airlines Pilot turned a plane around just minutes into a flight after smoke filled the cabin, sending passengers into a panic, following an explosion from a power bank

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3 w. ago China blasts US for its computer chip moves and for threatening student visas

China has blasted the U.S. for issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and planning to revoke Chinese student visas

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3 w. ago The Who's Pete Townshend makes cryptic comment about 'the end' after US farewell tour unveiling

The Who guitarist Pete Townshend, the mastermind behind anthems My Generation and Substitute, shows no signs of slowing down after marking his milestone 80th birthday

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3 w. ago At least 5 killed after fire rips through chemical plant in China

Six people still accounted for after powerful blast sends debris flying over a kilometre away

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3 w. ago European companies cut costs, scale back investments in China as its economy slows

European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as the economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices

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3 w. ago China chemical plant explosion kills at least 5 with several others missing

The massive explosion at a chemical plant in Shangdong, China, left at least five people dead with authorities searching for several injured and missing employees

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last month Trump refuses to accept that for Netanyahu and Putin forever war is the only option | Simon Tisdall

The US president thought he could impose peace through sheer personality, but he didn’t reckon with two leaders with so much to loseBenjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin enjoyed a friendly phone chat earlier this month, marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat. The Israeli and Russian leaders have much in common. Both claim to be still heroically battling Nazis, in Gaza and Ukraine respectively. This fiction is used to justify the mass murder of civilians, spiralling troop casualties and huge economic and reputational costs. Maybe it helps them sleep at night.Bibi and Vlad: the world’s most wanted men – and possibly the most despised.Simon Tisdall is a Guardian foreign affairs commentator Continue reading...

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