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AI takes centre stage at Photo Brussels 2025
A review of this year’s Photo Brussels festival, where the theme of artificial intelligence and its impact and potential were examined by the curated work. Who’s afraid of artificial ...The Guardian - 6h -
FirstFT: China’s military builds massive wartime command centre
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump blames Washington air crash on DEI and advice on how to find the perfect partnerFinancial Times - 8h -
China builds huge wartime military command centre in Beijing
Complex will be bigger than Pentagon and include bombproof bunkers for leaders, say US officialsFinancial Times - 16h -
Muhammad Deif, Hamas Military Commander in Gaza, Is Dead
Mr. Deif was assassinated in an Israeli strike on southern Gaza on July 13, Israel said. He was one of the most senior Hamas leaders inside the territory and one of Israel’s most-wanted militants.The New York Times - 16h -
Blackstone defends $80bn data centre investment as DeepSeek shakes market
US group has pushed heavily into facilities needed to feed AI boom amid breakneck spending by Big TechFinancial Times - 1d -
Beijing-backed lending boosts China’s dominance in clean energy minerals
Entities loaned billions to create mining and processing supply chain, report showsFinancial Times - 2d -
DeepSeek shows AI's centre of power could shift away from US
The app's strong debut has shaken beliefs that the US would remain the unchallenged global AI superpower, writes the BBC's Marc Cieslak.BBC News - 2d -
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
How Auschwitz became centre of Nazi Holocaust
It is 80 years since Soviet Union troops liberated Auschwitz - now marked as Holocaust Memorial Day.BBC News - 4d -
Victims to take centre stage at reopened Omagh bombing inquiry
Families of children killed will speak at inquiry into whether Northern Ireland atrocity could have been stopped. Victims of the Omagh bombing, the single deadliest atrocity of the Northern Ireland ...The Guardian - 4d -
LOOK: Empire State Building reluctantly lights up green after Eagles crush Commanders in NFC Championship Game
The Giants' year-long humiliation ritual continues as NYC landmark lights up for its arch-enemyCBS Sports - 4d -
India voices alarm over China’s plans to build world’s largest dam in Tibet
Row comes as New Delhi and Beijing try to repair relations following deadly border clashesFinancial Times - 4d -
Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump's Team, Even Old Foes
The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire
The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
El Hierro: the tiny Canary Island at centre of migration crisis – photo essay
Ten years ago, El Hierro staked everything on sustainability and renewable energy. Today it faces another epochal challenge: migration from Africa, a phenomenon that is turning it into the ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Beijing tells insurers to buy more Chinese stocks
Equities rally as authorities set explicit investment targets for mutual funds and state-owned insurance companiesFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
TikTok owner asks Chinese staff in Singapore to pay taxes to Beijing
ByteDance’s missive comes as China steps up enforcement of global tax collectionFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Sydney childcare centre set alight and sprayed with antisemitic graffiti
NSW premier Chris Minns says police will track down people behind Maroubra attack and foreshadows new anti-hatred laws. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Drone Makers Looking to Steer Clear of China Fear Beijing's Wrath
U.S. companies see risks in working with Taiwan as it tries to build a “democratic supply chain.”The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 19 -
A weakening yuan is testing Beijing's resolve as Trump's return fuels tariff worries
The question of how far and quickly the yuan will fall depends on Beijing's resolve in countering Donald Trump's tariffs with stimulus measures.CNBC - Jan. 20 -
Outdoor learning group closes seven UK centres
Seven activity centres run by Kingswood close with immediate effect as it calls in administrators.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Face the facts: America has outsourced military supply chain to China
The U.S. military is increasingly dependent on Chinese suppliers for critical components, giving Beijing unprecedented leverage and the ability to manipulate or shut down exports on which the ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
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Teenager guilty of murdering schoolgirl outside shopping centre
A jury rejects Hassan Sentamu's defence of diminished responsibility over Elianne Andam's stabbing.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
China building new mobile piers that could help possible Taiwan invasion
Satellite images reveal barge-like vessels that could help transport tanks and artillery over coastal mudflatsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
China's Export Boom Means Trump Tariffs Would Hit Beijing Where It Hurts
The country’s economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12 -
UK pledges huge increase in computing capacity to build AI industry
Labour to expand sovereign computing power in response to report by British venture capitalistFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but a new golden era of relations is impossible
Seeking business partners post-Brexit is sound policy, but even in these darker geopolitical times the UK will ultimately side with the US. Rachel Reeves will fly with a delegation of City grandees ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
The maps that show how China’s military is squeezing Taiwan
China has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s airspace over the last year, part of strategic harassment that is taking a toll on the island’s resources. China’s military launched a record number ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Austria’s far-right leader to invite centre right for coalition talks
Herbert Kickl’s move could pave way for anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party to govern country. The leader of Austria’s anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party has said he intends to ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
US adds Tencent and CATL to blacklist of companies working with China’s military
Shares of WeChat owner and EV battery maker fall after defence department discloses designationFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Volkswagen and Xpeng to build super-fast charging network in China for EVs
Volkswagen has ramped up its focus on China via an investment in Xpeng and an aggressive electric vehicle launch schedule.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
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How Austria’s embrace of the far right could fracture the EU centre
Also in this newsletter: The next EU leaders’ meeting searches for a venueFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Austria’s new centre-right leader open to coalition with far right
Christian Stocker signalled willingness to share power with Freedom party after resignation of ChancellorFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Tech groups to pay premium for energy for Malaysia data centres, says minister
Investment in ‘oil of the 21st century’ will support country’s development of renewable powerFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Budget gyms aim to bulk up in smaller UK centres
PureGym and The Gym Group say plenty of opportunities remain as cost-conscious consumers try to keep fitFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
