64 m. ago China wants to lead the world in robots — from dogs to dancers

China wants to lead the world in robots — from dogs to dancers  The Washington Post

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95 m. ago Global South can count on China as old world order crumbles under Trump: analyst

Zheng Yongnian is pessimistic about state of the West, but says the Chinese model of collective development could mean progress for all.

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4 h. ago UK museum to return painting looted by Nazis to Jewish art collector’s heirs

Henry Gibbs’ Aeneas and his Family Fleeing Burning Troy was stolen from the home of Samuel Hartveld after he fled Antwerp with his wife in May 1940.

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6 h. ago Academy apologises for not defending Palestinian Oscar winner after assault claims

The apology came after over 600 members criticised the academy’s response to Hamdan Ballal’s claim that he was attacked by Israelis.

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6 h. ago French court sentences man to life for burning wife alive, case draws criticism of police

Fearful for her life, his victim had made a report against him but investigators found the handling of her complaint severely lacking.

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7 h. ago Nomura: Beijing’s cautious tariff response is pragmatic amid limited import alternatives

Nomura: Beijing’s cautious tariff response is pragmatic amid limited import alternatives  ForexLive

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10 h. ago Elon Musk’s xAI buys social media platform X for US$45 billion

Tech billionaire plans to combine the ‘data, models, compute, distribution and talent’, saying the company will be valued at US$80 billion.

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10 h. ago Elon Musk’s xAI buys social media platform X for US$33 billion

The tech billionaire plans to combine the ‘data, models, compute, distribution and talent’ from the app and start-up.

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11 h. ago Utah bans fluoride in drinking water, becoming first US state to do so

The move is opposed by dentists and health organisations, who warn it will lead to medical problems.

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12 h. ago The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. hosted the Reception Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the World Anti

The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. hosted the Reception Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and Honoring the Spirit of the Flying Tigers in China-U.S. Cooperation_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the  中华人民共和国驻美利坚合众国大使馆

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12 h. ago Chinese Student Living Abroad Reveals Consequences of Defying Communist Beijing

Chinese Student Living Abroad Reveals Consequences of Defying Communist Beijing  Vision Times

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12 h. ago Losing grip on Kursk, Ukraine troops make new incursion into Russia’s Belgorod

Russian war bloggers say there have been heavy clashes with Kyiv’s forces in the region, and each side is hitting the other with drones.

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15 h. ago J.D. Vance and wife tour US base in Greenland after diplomatic row over uninvited visit

The trip comes amid souring US ties with Denmark, with Trump repeatedly suggesting the territory should come under American control.

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15 h. ago J.D. Vance slams Denmark for not keeping Greenland safe from China and Russia

As his vice-president visited a base in the territory, Trump told reporters the US needed Greenland to ensure ‘peace of the entire world’.

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15 h. ago Beijing blocks sale of Panama Canal shipping terminals to US investor: Reports

Beijing blocks sale of Panama Canal shipping terminals to US investor: Reports  FreightWaves

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16 h. ago Former US ambassador to China says US should not be alienating its allies as China vies for more power

Former US ambassador to China says US should not be alienating its allies as China vies for more power  The World from PRX

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16 h. ago Former US ambassador to China warns against alienating allies as China seeks greater global influence

Former US ambassador to China warns against alienating allies as China seeks greater global influence  The World from PRX

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16 h. ago Trump, Canada’s PM Carney ease tensions with ‘productive’ call

Trump said the two had agreed to meet soon after Canada’s general election on April 28.

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16 h. ago Trump and Canada’s PM Carney ease tensions with ‘productive’ call

The US president says the two leaders have agreed to meet soon after Canada’s general election in April.

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17 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: Kai Tak Stadium heralds start of ‘exciting new chapter’ in event’s history

Fans and players praise the new venue, as more than 33,000 fans turn up for first day of the tournament.

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