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ABC News - World
A Tunisian presidential candidate sentenced to 20 months vows to campaign from prison
A candidate for president in Tunisia has been sentenced to 20 months in prison on election fraud charges that his attorney decried as politically motivated25 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Tesla’s Chinese rival Nio cuts price for new Onvo-branded car
There's yet another Chinese electric car aiming to undercut Tesla, with a steeper discount.1 hour ago - China -
ABC News - Top stories
Inmates stab correctional officers at a Massachusetts prison
A spokesperson says two correctional officers were stabbed by inmates and three others were injured at a Massachusetts maximum security prison2 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Some prisoners released early without being tagged
Some offenders released last week were not electronically tagged as they should have been, raising the risk of reoffending.4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Python grabs Thai woman, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed
A 64-year-old woman was preparing to do her evening dishes at her home outside Bangkok when she felt a sharp pain in her thigh and looked down to see a huge python taking hold of her5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
First people are sentenced under Hong Kong's tough new security law
A Hong Kong court has sentenced the first two people under a tough new Hong Kong national security law, including a man who was given 14 months in prison for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Chinese Automakers’ Answer to E.U. Tariffs: Build in Europe
BYD, which leads China’s electric vehicle sector, is constructing a plant in Hungary while its Chinese rivals expand through joint ventures in Europe.6 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - World
What the EU’s new competition tsar thinks about Chinese EV tariffs
Also in this newsletter: How the Greens got their man into von der Leyen’s office10 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations18 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Pavel Kushnir Dies in a Russian Prison
Among the hundreds of Russians jailed for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the death of Pavel Kushnir in detention has transformed him into an antiwar symbol.20 hours ago - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza urges more efforts to free political prisoners
Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza called it “a miracle” that he was freed from a Russian prison in an unprecedented prisoner exchange this summer, and said it should encourage ongoing ...Yesterday - Russia -
ABC News - World
Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
A Chinese aircraft carrier entered an area near Japan's shores for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its “serious concerns” to Beijing over China’s increasingly assertive ...Yesterday - Japan -
Wired - Tech
Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?
Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China’s military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Chinese solar panel boom threatens Pakistan’s debt-ridden grid
Industry rushes to switch to clean energy as cost of state power network becomes cripplingYesterday - China -
NBC News - Top stories
Chinese American family meets descendants of the Black couple who rented to them when no one would
The Dong family is selling the historic home and donating $5 million to Black college students — but they wanted the Thompson family to tour the storied home first.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
John Grisham on death row prisoner: ‘Texas is about to execute innocent man’
‘There was no crime,’ says author about Robert Roberson who was convicted of murder based on discredited science. The bestselling writer John Grisham has joined scores of bipartisan politicians, ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Prosecutors seeking to keep Sean Combs in prison ahead of trial
Federal prosecutors are urging a Manhattan court to keep defendant Sean “Diddy” Combs in detention ahead of his trial, calling him a flight risk and a “significant risk” to obstruction of justice. ...Yesterday -
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NBC News - Top stories
Ron DeSantis says Florida will investigate apparent Trump assassination attempt
Trump described the suspect as a “dangerous person” and praised the Secret Service for their protection.2 days ago - Florida -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Officials Jet to Beijing Amid Flood of Cheap Chinese Exports
In the talks, Washington intends to highlight concerns over China’s manufacturing overcapacity.2 days ago - China -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Malaysian Glove Makers' Shares Jump as U.S. Plans Higher Tariffs on Chinese Gloves
Malaysian glove stocks surged after the U.S. said it plans to impose higher and earlier tariffs on Chinese gloves, a move likely to ease competition for Southeast Asian manufacturers.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
From steel to kimchi, South Korean exporters face flood of Chinese rivals
Overproduction, tariffs and weak demand increase competition with a glut of low-cost goods2 days ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok adding to ByteDance's big business
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, spurred a creator economy with more than 700 million active users. The social media video app, owned by ByteDance has parental controls and even time limits. ...2 days ago - Tiktok