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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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Hundreds ordered to evacuate as fire erupts at huge California battery storage plant
Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate and part of Highway 1 in Northern California has been closed due to a major fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plantsABC News - Jan. 17 -
CANWNT star Quinn joins Vancouver rise in huge coup for new league
Canada midfielder Quinn has joined Vancouver Rise after opting not to re-sign for Seattle Reign in the NWSL at the end of last season.The move comes as a huge signing for Canada's new women's ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
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 -
GOP to California: Build back better
Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.Politico - Jan. 15 -
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 -
'Huge' AI expansion and 'A&E trolley hell'
The government ramping up AI use in the public sector and NHS bed shortages lead Monday's papers.BBC News - 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 -
‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data. Why Labour is pinning its hopes on AI to drive UK growth Artificial intelligence will be ...The Guardian - 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 -
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Uranium prices hit record as thirsty AI data centres add to market squeeze
Industry pressured to build new conversion facilities to cover end of US import waiver and impact of Ukraine warFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
The Character-Building Tool Kit
Learning to care for others or the common good should be a fundamental part of education.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
'Dyche looked a beaten man - now Everton owners face huge decision'
Everton's growing relegations fears meant new owners the Friedkin Group decided they had to sack manager Sean Dyche.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing
Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainlandABC News - Jan. 9 -
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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 -
Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US
Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Hundreds join huge scrum for medieval game
The annual rugby-style game is contested between the patrons of pubs in two Lincolnshire villages.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
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 -
Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacks
China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructureABC News - 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 -
Mark Kermode on… director Sean Baker, who thrillingly puts the marginalised centre stage
The American indie director who made his mark with Tangerine and The Florida Project, and whose latest film, Anora, is an Oscars favourite, owes an unlikely debt to British social realists Mike ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
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 -
