A Tech Expo Shows What China Can Make, but Not Who’ll Buy It All
The vast Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou stood as a rebuke to U.S. efforts to hem in China’s technology. But the real competition is internal, and profits are hard to find.
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Can This Japanese City Make Residents Put Down Their Smartphones?
The authorities in Toyoake, Japan, introduced a rule limiting the use of digital devices to two hours per day outside of work and school. Some residents say it is an overreach.
Row erupts after Venice opera house hires conductor linked to Meloni government
Musicians and staff at the theatre say Beatrice Venezi is not experienced enough for the role and should be replacedVenice’s prestigious La Fenice opera house is embroiled in controversy over the hiring of a conductor with close ties to Giorgia Meloni’…
Slovakia marks ‘dark day’ as LGBTQ+ rights rolled back in parliament
Amendment to constitution stipulates that male and female are the only recognised sexes and makes adoption nearly impossible for same-sex couplesRecent changes to Slovakia’s constitution mark a “dark day” for the country, LGBTQ+ campaigners have warned…
Britons preparing to ration energy as Ofgem price cap rises, says charity
National Energy Action says 58% of households expect to cut heating use as typical annual dual-fuel bill increases to £1,755The majority of British households expect to restrict their home heating this winter to try to keep rising costs in check, accor…
Expert says Donald Trump should take Alzheimer’s test after ‘odd behaviour’
EXCLUSIVE: The US president has behaved ‘bizarrely’ and caught the eye of a neurological professor.
Donald Trump states exactly when Hamas will ‘pay in hell’ for failure to accept his deal
In a dramatic twist, President Trump has issued a chilling ultimatum to Hamas, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown over his Middle East peace plan.
South African ambassador is found dead in Paris – The Seattle Times
South African ambassador is found dead in Paris The Seattle TimesSouth African Ambassador to France Is Found Dead in Paris The New York TimesNathi Mthethwa: South Africa’s top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel &n…
South African ambassador is found dead in Paris
Police are investigating the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France as a possible suicide, after he was found dead outside a Paris hotel Tuesday.
Judge halts Trump administration cuts to aid for ‘sanctuary’ states
Washington, among other states, said the funding being reduced was part of billions in federal dollars given to prepare for and respond to disasters.