1 hour ago Will Trump’s Golden Dome stop China’s missiles or create a ‘monster’ problem?

As China’s nuclear arsenal grows, the US is betting on a space-based defence programme that faces multiple complexities and soaring costs.

Events

5 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: Vatican welcomes world leaders, worshippers before ceremony

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

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5 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: ceremony begins as Vatican welcomes world leaders, worshippers

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

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5 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: Vatican hails pope ‘with an open heart towards everyone’

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

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5 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: pope’s coffin on way to his final resting place

The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

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5 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy

The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

Culture

6 h. ago Japan man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to avoid funeral costs, faces fraud probe

Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.

Events

7 h. ago Geopoliticals could push mainlanders to avoid US universities: Hong Kong minister

Christine Choi also says Hong Kong institutions should accept more non-local students gradually to maintain teaching quality.

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7 h. ago Geopolitics could push mainlanders to avoid US universities: Hong Kong minister

Christine Choi also says Hong Kong institutions should accept more non-local students gradually to maintain teaching quality.

Politics

13 h. ago Where will Trump sit during Pope Francis’ funeral? It’s complicated

Kings and presidents will be among the VIPs, but detailed rules and the whims of the French alphabet will determine who’s in the front row.

Politics

13 h. ago Trump’s fixation on a tariff battle win against China could cost him the trade war

Trump’s fixation on a tariff battle win against China could cost him the trade war  Politico

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18 h. ago Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as US prosecutors seek death penalty for CEO killing

Some Americans have cheered the suspect, saying he shone a spotlight on steep US healthcare costs and the power of health insurers.

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20 h. ago Pope Francis' funeral: Putin and Netanyahu absent, Beijing silent

Pope Francis' funeral: Putin and Netanyahu absent, Beijing silent  Euronews.com

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20 h. ago Putin and Netanyahu absent from Pope Francis' funeral, Beijing remains silent

Putin and Netanyahu absent from Pope Francis' funeral, Beijing remains silent  Euronews.com

Politics

21 h. ago Feds launch probe of UC Berkeley over hiding millions in funding from China, other countries

Feds launch probe of UC Berkeley over hiding millions in funding from China, other countries  New York Post

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22 h. ago Trump wants a great monetary reset. Where can the world hide?

As the US tries to reset the dollar-dominated monetary order, those seeking safety should consider a historical alternative to the dollar.

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23 h. ago Tens of thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at Vatican ahead of funeral

Since the pope’s death on Tuesday, about 150,000 people from all over the world have bid farewell to him, the Vatican said.

Economics

23 h. ago China’s military identifies US and Japanese destroyers as ‘enemy vessels’

Navy open day display states that YJ-18A anti-ship missile can strike warships such as America’s Arleigh Burke-class and Japan’s Atago-class.

Events

24 h. ago In China, pure EVs regain market leadership on lithium cost, battery technology

Lithium prices are just one-ninth of the peak in 2022, allowing EV makers to win over new buyers in mainland China.

Economics

25 h. ago Baidu offers new AI models with enhanced features, lower cost than DeepSeek’s products

The lower cost would help developers focus on creating ‘more super interesting and useful’ AI applications, Baidu CEO Robin Li says.

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