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EU ambassador to China urges Beijing to stop building coal-fired power plants
Jorge Toledo’s comments come after approvals for coal power projects increased in second half of 2024. The EU’s ambassador to China has urged Beijing to stop building coal-fired power plants, ...The Guardian - 19h -
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DeepSeek spreads across China with Beijing’s backing
AI start-up’s models are being rapidly adopted by state-owned enterprises, hospitals and local governmentsFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
China holds 'shooting' drills off Taiwan's coast, as Beijing vows 'reunification' push
China’s military held “shooting training” on Wednesday off Taiwan’s southwest coast in a move Taipei described as provocative and dangerous.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
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Trump Turns Up Trade Pressure on China After Beijing Fails to Come Running
China is still cautiously trying to figure out what Trump wants. The president has threatened big tariffs in response to the inaction.The New York Times - 2d -
China announces their own retaliatory tariffs after Trump increases levies against Beijing
China has announced retaliatory tariffs against U.S. food imports in response to President Trump's increased levies on Chinese goods. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has more.CBS News - 1d -
Ex-US security officials urge funding for science research to keep up with China
Appeal from officials, including two senior figures from Trump’s first term, comes amid reports National Science Foundation’s budget will be slashed. US politics live – latest updates Chuck ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the FAA
After a string of deadly plane crashes, lawmakers and union members are urging the president to protect the transportation department from further personnel cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Beijing embraces DeepSeek to lead AI adoption as it looks for new growth drivers
DeepSeek's rise came as a timely confidence boost as the Chinese leadership faces a prolonged economic gloom and a brewing trade war with U.S.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Tightly choreographed Two Sessions opens in Beijing as the world order roils
With Trump’s tariffs and DeepSeek’s AI tech in the news, China waits to see how the Communist party plans to revitalise a stagnating economy. As thousands of delegates from across China arrive in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Beijing retaliates after Trump imposes tariffs on top US trade partners
Canada also responds as president rules out last-minute negotiations over leviesFinancial Times - 1d -
US charges 12 Chinese nationals with hacking American agencies for Beijing
Justice department said suspects were involved in extensive ‘hacker-for-hire ecosystem’Financial Times - 18h -
Sununu urges Zelensky to 'be careful' not to anger Trump
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a recent interview to “be careful” not to anger President Trump. His warning comes as the two ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Thune urges Musk to treat federal workers 'respectfully'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday urged Elon Musk and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to treat federal workers respectfully as they look to cut ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Alonso urges Bayer to channel 'Miracle of Istanbul'
Xabi Alonso said Bayer Leverkusen must use Liverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul' as motivation for a Champions League fightback against Bayern Munich after suffering a 3-0 round of 16 defeat against ...ESPN - 1h -
Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’
Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating. Developing countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 19 -
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump
Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Some Agencies Urge Staff Not to Comply With Elon Musk’s Performance Email
The F.B.I. director, Kash Patel, the director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and others told employees not to respond to a directive from Mr. Musk to summarize their accomplishments.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Jeffries urges full Dem attendance for GOP budget vote: ‘Pivotal’
House Democrats are united against the Republicans’ budget plan. But heading into this week’s vote on the resolution, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) wants to ensure all of his troops are ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
ICC urged to investigate Biden for ‘aiding and abetting’ Gaza war crimes
US-based nonprofit Dawn also accuses ex-secretary of state Antony Blinken and ex-Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin. A US-based nonprofit organization has urged the international criminal court to ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
MP Amesbury urged to quit Commons as it emerges he will be paid while in jail
The Runcorn and Helsby MP was jailed by magistrates on Monday after he admitted the assault.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Federal workers urge congressional lawmakers to reverse job cuts
The newly-formed Fork Off Coalition, composed of recently laid off government employees, represents an alphabet soup of agencies with various levels of tenure.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-AdhaABC News - Feb. 27 -
Elon Musk urges retired air traffic controllers to come back
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is urging retired air traffic controllers to come back to the workforce amid the nationwide shortage of workers. “There is a shortage of top notch air traffic ...The Hill - 6d -
Microsoft urges Trump to rethink AI chip export controls
Company president Brad Smith warns the new rules will force American allies to buy Chinese productsFinancial Times - 6d -
Cash access protection urged: 'It makes me feel independent'
Disability Rights UK and the RNIB are warning that a cashless society could create barriers for disabled people.BBC News - 6d -
Ex-US defence chiefs urge congressional hearings on Trump’s military firings
Trump’s first defence secretary James Mattis among five to express alarm at ‘reckless’ dismissals of top military figures. US politics live – latest updates Five former US defence secretaries ...The Guardian - 5d -
GOP chairmen urge leader to battle House on budget, spending strategy
Senate Republican committee chairs delivered a blunt message to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) last week that they want the Senate to assert itself and not let the White House and ...The Hill - 3d -
Canada Urges Its Travelers to Stay Home as Trade War With U.S. Continues
Last year, Canadians visiting the United States were responsible for $20.5 billion in spending. Some are now changing their travel plans as the neighboring nations battle over trade.The New York Times - 2d -
Senate Democrats urge Trump administration to end Colorado River funding freeze
Senate Democrats from the U.S. West on Monday urged the Department of the Interior to end a funding freeze that could endanger the flow of the Colorado River. The lawmakers, from California, Nevada ...The Hill - 2d -
Science must shed elitist image, urges UK research chief
Ottoline Leyser says innovation can help public services deal with spending pressuresFinancial Times - 2d -
GOP senators urge Trump to salvage negotiations with Zelensky despite 'disappointing' blowup
Republican lawmakers are urging President Trump to salvage negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in hopes of reaching a peace deal that halts Russian encroachment and possibly ...The Hill - 2d -
Starmer urged to use defence spending boost to revive UK manufacturing
Make UK chief calls for support for small businesses as Europe faces pressure from US to shoulder security costFinancial Times - 2d -
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Maine Democrat urges Zelensky to 'call and win a new election'
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to “call and win a new election” to “strengthen his hand” in negotiating a peace agreement to end the three-year war in ...The Hill - 1d -
Man Utd fans urged to wear black: Club is 'dying'
One of Manchester United's most significant supporters groups has urged match-going fans to wear black to Sunday's clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford in protest over the Glazer family's ownership ...ESPN - 21h -
Class UK defence investments as ethical, Labour MPs urge banks
Letter to lenders and fund managers seeks to sweep away elements of ESG rules that hamper arms companiesFinancial Times - 7h -
