2 h. ago Asian elephant calf is born at Zurich Zoo – and his name will start with the letter Z

Swiss zoo breeds the critically endangered elephants as part of conservation efforts under the European Endangered Species Programme.

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10 h. ago Vance meets Pope Francis amid row over Trump’s migrant plans

Vance’s motorcade was on Vatican territory for 17 minutes. The Vatican said there was an ‘exchange of opinions’ including current conflicts.

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19 h. ago French minister warns Trump: firing Powell risks destabilising US economy

The US president has clashed with the Federal Reserve chair over interest rates, threatening ‘termination couldn’t come quickly enough’.

Events

22 h. ago Our security at risk, but Labour just kowtows to the Beijing dragon

Our security at risk, but Labour just kowtows to the Beijing dragon  MSN

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23 h. ago Alibaba’s AI cancer detection tool clears FDA hurdle for faster approval process

The tech giant’s Damo Academy secured a “breakthrough device” designation from the US regulator for its pancreatic cancer-detecting AI model, Damo Panda.

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24 h. ago Our security at risk, but Labour just kowtows to the Beijing dragon, writes CHRIS PHILP

Our security at risk, but Labour just kowtows to the Beijing dragon, writes CHRIS PHILP  Daily Mail

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34 h. ago China imposes new bans on missionary work, claims it’s for ‘national security’

China imposes new bans on missionary work, claims it’s for ‘national security’  Christian Post

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37 h. ago Opinion | What Trump Isn’t Telling You About His Trade War With China

Opinion | What Trump Isn’t Telling You About His Trade War With China  The New York Times

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38 h. ago Chinese woman pays late boyfriend’s debt, cares for parents even after marrying another man

Woman shows ‘great love’ to pay off debts of US$82,000 by moving around country for work, borrowing cash from a friend.

Economics

40 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 8 over deepfake scams bypassing bank security checks

Successful attempts to open bank accounts involved images created by merging scammers’ faces and those on stolen ID cards using artificial intelligence, force says.

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40 h. ago 8 arrested over running Hong Kong scam ring, opening bank accounts with deepfakes

Successful attempts to open bank accounts involved images created by merging scammers’ faces and those on stolen ID cards using artificial intelligence, force says.

Economics

42 h. ago Easter’s date remains divisive 4 centuries on. Some church leaders want that to change

Different calculations and calendars by the Catholic and Orthodox churches have meant that Easter dates can coincide or be several weeks apart.

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42 h. ago Easter’s date remains divisive 4 centuries on, but some church leaders want that to change

Different calculations and calendars by the Catholic and Orthodox churches have meant that Easter dates can coincide or be several weeks apart.

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44 h. ago China’s museums get new mission: promote ethnic unity, counter ‘wrong historical views’

Ethnic policy chief Pan Yue tells training session that exhibits should emphasise unity over ethnic division between Han and minorities.

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45 h. ago JD Vance's 'Chinese peasants' comment adds fuel to trade war tensions on Chinese social media

JD Vance's 'Chinese peasants' comment adds fuel to trade war tensions on Chinese social media  Business Insider

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47 h. ago In Japan, ‘friendship marriages’ provide partnership outside societal norms

More couples are choosing such an option despite it contradicting their sexual orientation, citing reasons such as social security benefits.

Politics

55 h. ago Here’s where Trump’s trade deals with China, Europe, Japan and other countries stand

Here’s where Trump’s trade deals with China, Europe, Japan and other countries stand  MarketWatch

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57 h. ago Is there a ‘silver lining’ for China in the tariff war with the US?

Donald Trump’s trade war may offer Beijing a chance to build bridges with Europe and its Asian neighbours and bolster its image internationally.

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60 h. ago Vance, Leavitt face Chinese social media backlash after sweeping Trump tariffs

Eyeliner-based jibes at US vice-president and hypocrisy accusations for press secretary’s ‘made in China’ dresses surge online.

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61 h. ago Vespa love affair: Indonesians turning vintage scooters electric

As Indonesia pushes for more EVs on the roads to curb air pollution, many Vespa lovers are taking part in the revolution.

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