Chinese authorities doubled down on pledges to build independent AI capabilities, with one top official saying Beijing must “withstand any containment or suppression.” The remarks, taken alongside China blocking Meta’s acquisition of the AI startup Manus, point to Beijing’s growing focus on being able to wall itself off from foreign suppliers ...
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China races to replace millions of aging elevatorsChina races to replace millions of aging elevators
Companies are racing to take advantage of government subsidies to replace aging elevators in China. The country’s early-2000s construction boom saw millions of buildings go up; now, hundreds of thousands of elevators are reaching the end of their useful life, and Beijing is offering financial support for an upgrade program. ...
No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog saysNo evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
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Small boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassySmall boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassy
Abdullah Albadri was arrested in April last year as he tried to climb over the railings of the embassy in London. ...
Superdry co-founder found guilty of rapeSuperdry co-founder found guilty of rape
James Holder, 54, attacked the woman after a night out in Cheltenham in May 2022. ...
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish menMan appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men
Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day. ...
Woman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crashWoman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash
Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023. ...
Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser bossBillions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara. ...
Israel navy to release six Australians in Greece after intercepting Gaza flotillaIsrael navy to release six Australians in Greece after intercepting Gaza flotilla
The activists’ vessels were intercepted off the coast of Crete on Wednesday evening while travelling as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Six Australians who were detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while attempting to transport aid to ...
Cool bars and friendly vibes: readers’ favourite city neighbourhoods in EuropeCool bars and friendly vibes: readers’ favourite city neighbourhoods in Europe
These are the less explored corners of Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin and Porto that you’ve ‘stumbled into and ended up staying’• Tell us about a great trip in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher When friends came to visit while I was studying in Berlin or ...