3 d. ago China remains top military and cyber threat to US, intelligence report says

Annual report says Beijing making ‘steady but uneven’ progress on capabilities to capture TaiwanChina remains the United States’ top military and cyber threat, according to a new report by US intelligence agencies that said Beijing was making “steady but uneven” progress on capabilities it could use to capture Taiwan.China has the ability to hit the United States with conventional weapons, compromise US infrastructure through cyber-attacks, and target its assets in space, as well as seeking to displace the US as the top AI power by 2030, the Annual Threat Assessment by the intelligence community said. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK town is so popular with tourists that China wants to build its own version

Stratford-Upon-Avon is incredibly popular with tourists thanks to its stunning buildings, river views and plethora of museums - and it's such a hit that China wants to build its own version

Politics

3 w. ago China threatens America with 'any type of war' and says it will 'fight to the end' as Trump's tariffs come into effect and US threatens MORE

China has hit back at President Donald Trump's vow to impose further tariffs with a stark warning that Beijing is ready for a tariff war or 'any other type of war'.

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3 w. ago Trudeau addresses Trump directly as he rips into his ‘dumb’ tariffs

Mexico, Canada, and China all plan to hit U.S. with retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump’s policies

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3 w. ago World shares decline as Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect

China hit back at Washington's move to raise tariffs by 20% across the board with higher duties of up to 15% on US farm exports

Politics

3 w. ago Markets tumble as Trump's tariffs against Canada and China come into effect and both countries hit back with Beijing saying 'we won't be bullied'

European stock markets retreated at the open Tuesday, with the possibility that similar levies could hit Europe. Shares were mixed Tuesday in Asia.

Economics

3 w. ago Markets tumble as Trump's tariffs against Canada and China come into effect and both countries hit back and Beijing comes out fighting saying 'we won't be bullied'

European stock markets retreated at the open Tuesday, with the possibility that similar levies could hit Europe. Shares were mixed Tuesday in Asia.

Economics

3 w. ago The goods hit first by Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Imports from Canada and Mexico will be taxed at 25 percent while levies on Chinese products will increase to 20 percent

Politics

3 w. ago Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China

China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glanceDonald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, last week, according to US media reports.Vance told Fox News in an interview recorded before the announcement on Monday that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine will serve as a security guarantee for the country that Russia invaded in February 2022. “If you want real security guarantees, if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again, the very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine,” Vance said in the interview. “That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years,” he added. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sleeping in on weekends could make us healthier and happier, scientists say

Scientists at Chengdu University in China have some good news for those that love to hit snooze, as a study found that catching up on sleep at the weekend could actually be beneficial for health

Science

last month Corona and Stella Artois giant AB InBev toasts record sales despite China hit

The Belgium-based group - the world's biggest brewer - said revenues rose 0.7% to an all-time high of $59.77bn (£47.27bn) in 2024

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last month Stella Artois brewer AB InBev cheers record sales in spite of China hit

The world’s biggest brewer said revenues rose 0.7% to an all-time high of 59.77 billion US dollars (£47.27 billion) in 2024.

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