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UK students begin new wave of protests against Gaza war after US arrests
Protests planned across the country as encampment set up in Sheffield and UEA vice-chancellor says US scenes ‘could happen here’. A fresh wave of student demonstrations and encampments are under way at UK universities in protest over the war in ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
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To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
A town in Japan is building a large black screen to block the view of the country’s iconic Mount Fuji, in an effort to fend off misbehaving foreign tourists.NBC News - Top stories -
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang embraces Europa League pressure with OM: 'People are crazy here, but I'm crazy too'
OM host Atalanta on Thursday in the first leg of the Europa League semifinalsCBS Sports - Sports -
The EU said it opened a probe into whether Meta Platforms shirked some of its responsibilities under the Digital Services Act.
The EU said it opened a probe into whether Meta Platforms shirked some of its responsibilities under the Digital Services Act.The Wall Street Journal - World -
More Americans see China as an 'enemy'
Americans are increasingly viewing China as an “enemy” of the U.S., according to a new survey. The survey, from the Pew Research Center, found 42 percent of Americans said they think China is an “enemy” to their country, up 4 points from last year ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Germany’s military support of Israel is being challenged, despite the I.C.J.’s decision.
A lawsuit was also filed in a Berlin court, which said it expects the government not to license more arms exports until it issues a ruling.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Inside the secret poker games opening doors in L.A.'s art scene
Poker-playing artists have let the cigar smoke out and opened up the tables to a more diverse, inclusive and female-friendly pool of players.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Stocks Turn Higher After Powell Comments
Stocks were turning higher following the Federal Reserve’s widely expected decision to keep rates steady.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.The New York Times - Health - Joe Biden -
The FTC's Noncompete Ban Will Hurt Employees
It threatens their ability to launch and sustain careers by making it riskier for companies to invest in their development.The Wall Street Journal - World -
HSBC’s Quinn hands his successor a China challenge
Prospects of a quick pay-off from the country look increasingly remoteFinancial Times - Business - China -
China Has a Controversial Plan for Brain-Computer Interfaces
China's brain-computer interface technology is catching up to the US. But it envisions a very different use case: cognitive enhancement.Wired - Tech - China -
Hamas and Fatah Officials, Longtime Rivals, Met in China
The Chinese government did not say when the talks between the main Palestinian factions were held. Expectations for progress were low.The New York Times - World - China -
China Has Crossed Biden's Red Line on Ukraine
The president warned Xi not to provide ‘material support’ to Russia. Will there be consequences?The Wall Street Journal - World -
FirstFT: Police storm Columbia University campus and remove pro-Palestinian protesters
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed decision day and Berkshire after BuffettFinancial Times - World -
Why Xi Jinping is afraid to unleash China’s consumers
The pressure on Beijing to find a new growth model is acute but the president seems resistant to deeper economic reformFinancial Times - World - China -
Beijing Braces for a Rematch of Trump vs. China
Officials are preparing for the potential of more turbulent U.S. relations and another trade war should Trump get re-elected.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Why Xi Jinping is afraid to unleash China’s consumers
The pressure on Beijing to find a new growth model is acute but the president seems resistant to deeper economic reformFinancial Times - Business - China -
Metals Fall Ahead of Fed Policy Decision
Metal prices traded lower, with gold falling back below $2,300, as traders further temper expectations on the timing of U.S. interest-rate cuts this year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Beijing tightens grip on China social media giants
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Highway collapse in China leaves at least 24 dead
A section of a highway collapsed early Wednesday in southern China, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, according to state media.NBC News - Top stories - China -
China Brings High-Elevation Hydropower Project Online
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China’s rail authority applies to join OTIF
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Delusions of strong-arming China into compliance are dangerous
The current U.S.-China predicament is a complex accumulation of 50 years of interaction and interdependence.The Hill - Politics - China