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Han Dongfang, Once China’s ‘Worst Nightmare,’ Refuses to Back Down
Neither jail nor exile to Hong Kong has stopped Han Dongfang, a former Tiananmen Square protest leader, from championing workers’ rights. “If you’re born stubborn, you go everywhere stubborn.”Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
Trump’s election victory is Starmer’s worst nightmare
The Republican’s victory threatens the UK’s already anaemic growthWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'
Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’
The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia has quickly become one of the SEC's — and especially Hugh Freeze's — worst nightmares
Diego Pavia is 2-0 against Hugh Freeze-coached teams.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Once a refuge, southern Lebanese city of Tyre empties as airstrikes rain down
Streets deserted amid attacks and evacuation orders, which critics claim are designed to provoke mass displacement. Middle East crisis – live updates They call him the prince of doom. A phone ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
China's Once-Unwanted Daughters Have Grown Up---and Now They Shun Motherhood
Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say the trauma of the one-child policy shattered their sense of family.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
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Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down
The Spanish regional leader under fire for his handling of the catastrophic Valencia floods last month has defied calls to step down but conceded that mistakes were madeWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Bryce Young ties Panthers franchise record for worst win percentage in first start back from benching
Young can break Chris Weinke's franchise record for worst win percentage by losing his next startSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
The Monday Read: Georgia's once-broken offense isn't totally fixed, but small tweaks have put it back on track
The Bulldogs finally played up to their ability on offense in a key Week 12 win over TennesseeSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
China cracks down on ‘uncivilised’ online puns used to discuss sensitive topics
Campaign targets wordplay and memes that are often used by people to get around censorship controls. China’s internet regulators have launched a campaign cracking down on puns and homophones, one ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down
Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
As China cracks down on bookstores at home, Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas
Independent bookstores have become a new battleground in ChinaEntertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Dutch government averts collapse after Wilders backs down
Far-right leader reverses at last minute on emergency law to curb immigrationWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Chapel Down shares plunge after winemaker pulls back on sale plans
England’s largest producer says it will remain independent and also downgrades sales guidanceWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
NL: Mexico fight back to down Honduras; Canada ease past Suriname
The CONCACAF Nations League knockout rounds continue this evening as big-boys Canada and Mexico look to book their spots in the last-four. Here is what went down.Mexico 4-0 Honduras Scorers: ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
China-backed social accounts push false narratives about 2024 race
Several social media accounts originating from countries like Russia and China have continued to push false narratives about the 2024 presidential election. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Trump, Vance, Harris campaign potential targets of China-backed hackers
Federal authorities believe China-backed cybercriminals may have tried to tap into phones or networks used by Trump, Vance and Harris campaign staff, sources familiar with the matter confirmed.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Trump and Vance possible targets of China-backed cyber attack
It is reported the Republican candidates' phones may have been among the targets of a broader cyber attack.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
China-backed hackers targeted Trump, Vance, sources say
Federal authorities believe China-backed cyber criminals attempted to tap into phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, multiple sources familiar with the matter ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
China’s manufacturing output swings back into expansion in October, private survey finds
The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI came in at 50.3 in October, beating the median estimate of 49.7 in a Reuters poll.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Rubio and Waltz picks put China back at the center of US foreign policy
Trump’s expected choice of Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Mike Waltz indicates China is going to be at the center of U.S. foreign policy, deepening U.S.-China tensions.Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
'Nightmare' newbuilds test relationships to the max
Customers of one of the UK's largest homebuilders recall "nightmare" experiences with their newbuilds.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
China is doubling down on Latin America ties to bolster influence and trade, experts say
China President Xi Jinping last week inaugurated a $3.5 billion megaport, majority-owned by China state shipping company Cosco, during a trip to Peru.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
LA Dodgers roar back from five runs down to win World Series over New York Yankees
Dodgers beat Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to clinch title Dodgers v Yankees: Game 5 – as it happened The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions for an eighth time after roaring back from five ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Fortnite Servers Are Down: When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up For Remix Chapter 2?
The Fortnite servers are down, but don't worry. It's all part of the plan. Fortnite servers will be back up soon; here's what you need to know.. With Fortnite's latest all-Marvel season coming to ...Tech - GameSpot - November 2 -
Rams' Puka Nacua says he won't back down from physical play against Dolphins
Will Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford finally have receivers Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua and Demarcus Robinson all in the lineup against the Dolphins on Monday?Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9 -
Bengals-Chargers: Justin Herbert leads winning drive after L.A. blew a 21-point lead to beat Cincinnati 34-27
Herbert hit two big passes to Ladd McConkey in the final minute to get the Chargers into FG range before J.K. Dobbins took care of things himself by breaking a 29-yard TD run with 18 seconds left.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
2025 NFL Draft: These FCS defensive backs have been locking down opposing receivers all season long
You probably don't know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure doSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
Week 11 NFL rookie rankings: Quarterbacks bounce back, Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell shutting down the opposition
A look at the first-year players who made the most noise in Week 11Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
Henry Keswick, taipan who took Jardine Matheson back to China, 1938-2024
British businessman pushed his historic family-run trading house into mainland Chinese and South-east Asia marketsBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
U.S. oil benchmark settles below $70 a barrel on China stimulus disappointment
Oil futures settled at their lowest in nearly two weeks Monday following disappointing economic data from China, the world’s largest crude importer, and expectations for higher U.S. production once ...Business - MarketWatch - November 11 -
EU top diplomat nominee strongly backs Ukraine and underlines China's links to the war
The nominee for the European Union's next top diplomat says the bloc must commit to Ukraine for the long-haul even as the war's costs mountWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
China must face ‘higher cost’ for backing Russia in Ukraine, says next EU foreign policy chief
Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s victory in war is ‘a priority for us all’, adding that it is also in the US interest. China should face “a higher cost” for supporting Russia in the war against Ukraine, ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat
Northern Mariana Islands governor says ‘the world is changing in the Indo-Pacific’ as work continues in the US territory on defense development. The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands says an ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare Launch Trailer
Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29
