Congo’s Ebola outbreak kills nearly 1,000 people, warning of worse to come
At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to official data published overnight into…
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Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform
On July 9, a fire burned through a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killing at least 28 people. The accident…
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As Iran war drags on, Trump sets sights on ‘Pickaxe Mountain’
After US strikes on Iran’s largest nuclear facilities last year, both US President Donald Trump and the White House…
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Wreckage of Pan Am plane found decades after crash that changed aviation safety
Searchers have found the wreckage from a Pan Am flight that plunged into the ocean off Puerto Rico in 1952, an accident…
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Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal that could allow uranium enrichment, AP sources say
US President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with…
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US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
The cost of the United States’ war in Iran has risen to US$37.5 billion so far, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said…
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Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central Asia
Over the past year, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has seen rapid development in Central Asia. This has been…
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Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel
US President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to help Lebanon “a lot” as its president, Joseph Aoun, sought Washington’s…
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Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Syrsky after days of protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday sacked his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a…
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France’s parliament approves social media ban for children under 15, in EU first
France’s parliament on Tuesday approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the…
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Canadian provinces defy Trump’s tariff threat, keep US alcohol bans: ‘nothing but a bully’
US President Donald Trump’s administration is using another tariff threat to put fresh pressure on Canadian provinces…
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Ann Widdecombe death: UK ex-minister was struck with hammer 21 times
The man accused of murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe struck her 21 times on the top of her head…
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Asia’s oil buyers face US$100-per-barrel risk as Houthis threaten Saudi blockade
Asia’s oil buyers are facing the risk of a second maritime chokepoint being disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi…
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Suspect in German mass shooting kills himself in jail
A man suspected of fatally shooting six child welfare workers at a shelter for mothers in Stade in northern Germany…
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UK’s Burnham eyes lower energy bills in first move as PM
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills, the first of several…
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Europe’s incoherent ‘China threat’ posture is a threat to itself
The China threat has landed in Brussels. A new European Union position paper accuses Beijing of amplifying security…
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As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs
While Beijing has lifted refined fuel export restrictions this month amid elevated global oil prices and ample national…
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To win the chip war, China needs a multinational strategy
Nvidia’s H200 chips, a step down from its most advanced Blackwell line, have resumed imports into China, albeit in…
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Man stabs tourists near Greece’s Acropolis
A man stabbed and wounded two tourists Tuesday morning near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist…
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Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, president says
Nicaragua’s long-serving President Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections,…
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Iran and US trade more attacks as Houthis threaten blockade
Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday, warning Washington of “more decisive and…
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US Justice Department investigating Harvard over financial aid programmes
The US Department of Justice said on Monday it launched a probe reviewing whether some Harvard University financial aid…
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Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, escalating trade war
US President Donald Trump signed orders on Monday to impose new 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming…
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China won’t waste its reserves to cushion oil price impact of Iran war
Oil prices are set to rise once more as renewed US attacks on Iran leave the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery of oil…
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Paramount and Warner Bros ordered to pause mega-merger
A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery to temporarily pause their…
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Tate brothers to fight extradition from US to UK following Miami arrests
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom where the brothers are…
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Chess champion Polgar turns down offer to be Hungary’s president
Chess legend Judit Polgar on Monday turned down Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s offer to join his push to break…
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China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday extended congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime…
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Man charged with murder of former British minister Ann Widdecombe
British prosecutors said on Monday a 28-year-old man had been charged with murdering former government minister Ann…
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Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Hungary’s government announced an investigation on Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese carmaker BYD…
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US jails Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ for life
Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced on Monday to life in prison in the US, after a plea deal…
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Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined
As trade tensions with China reach boiling point, EU officials are ramping up engagement with Beijing in search of an…
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UK’s new PM Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability
Andy Burnham took office on Monday as Britain’s new prime minister, promising a 10-year plan to restore political…
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Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations
A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a…
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Hamas’ lead negotiator in ceasefire talks elected as group’s new chief
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s lead…
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As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushback
Facing Europe’s ever-widening trade deficit with Beijing, Berlin is increasingly singing the same tune as Paris. The…
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