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TechNscale’s IPO will test Wall Street’s appetite for concentrated AI bets again

Nscale, a British AI data center developer, gets most of its revenue from tech giants Microsoft and Anthropic. Its IPO will once again test Wall Street’s willingness to back highly concentrated AI bets.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:23

Nscale’s IPO will test Wall Street’s appetite for concentrated AI bets again
Nscale’s IPO will test Wall Street’s appetite for concentrated AI bets again

TechMedia should pool efforts to combat virus of deepfakes, OANA secretary general says

Deepfakes have become a “virus of the digital age,” OANA Secretary General and TASS Deputy Director General Marat Abulkhatin said. He urged media organizations to share methods for detecting and combating them, combining editorial verification, professional responsibility and modern technology to preserve information quality.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:21

Media should pool efforts to combat virus of deepfakes, OANA secretary general says
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WorldRussian attacks kill at least 8, wound 37 across Ukraine as ballistic strike hits Dnipro plant

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and wounded 37 over the past day, local authorities said. An overnight ballistic missile strike on Interpipe’s industrial plant in Dnipro killed four employees, damaged production equipment and infrastructure, and forced the company to halt production. A Naftogaz facility in Poltava Oblast was also critically damaged and cannot be restored.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-09-22 12:21

Russian attacks kill at least 8, wound 37 across Ukraine as ballistic strike hits Dnipro plant
Russian attacks kill at least 8, wound 37 across Ukraine as ballistic strike hits Dnipro plant
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TechOppo’s new phone is the first with three 200-megapixel cameras

Oppo launched its Find X10 Pro Max flagship in China with 200-megapixel sensors on all three rear cameras, making it the first phone to do so. Its main camera offers 17 stops of dynamic range through Oppo’s DeepPix sensor technology. The phone also features a Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, an 8,000mAh battery, IP69 protection, and a planned international release.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:18

Oppo’s new phone is the first with three 200-megapixel cameras
Oppo’s new phone is the first with three 200-megapixel cameras

EconomyChina’s industrial rise hits German manufacturers hard, ECB finds

China’s industrial transformation is pushing European companies out of global markets, especially in machinery and transport equipment, with German firms among those suffering the biggest losses, the European Central Bank said Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:15

China’s industrial rise hits German manufacturers hard, ECB finds
China’s industrial rise hits German manufacturers hard, ECB finds

CultureJenna Timmons-Oikawa wins 2026 CBC Nonfiction Prize

Ottawa-based writer Jenna Timmons-Oikawa has received the 2026 CBC Nonfiction Prize for her story “Wawa Indian,” which draws on themes of reclamation and renewal.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:15

Jenna Timmons-Oikawa wins 2026 CBC Nonfiction Prize

SportsCould MMA make it to the Olympics?

Mixed martial arts has debuted at the Asian Games in a modified format without the familiar cage, in an effort to move closer to Olympic recognition. The IOC says MMA does not currently meet its eligibility criteria. Commentators also question whether the sport can develop independently from the powerful UFC.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:14

Could MMA make it to the Olympics?
Could MMA make it to the Olympics?

SportsLa Liga president Tebas slams Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims

After Real Madrid’s 2-1 derby defeat by Atletico Madrid, coach Jose Mourinho accused officials of bias and displayed images of alleged red-card tackles. La Liga president Javier Tebas rejected claims of a refereeing conspiracy, while Real Madrid condemned him and called for new league leadership.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:11

La Liga president Tebas slams Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims
La Liga president Tebas slams Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims

TechPeloton is back with a cheaper folding treadmill

Peloton has launched the $2,195 Tread Flex, an upright-folding treadmill designed to save 50 percent more floor space and move more easily on caster wheels. It also refreshed two existing treadmills and added features including personalized pace targets and the ability to replay outdoor routes.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:10

Peloton is back with a cheaper folding treadmill
Peloton is back with a cheaper folding treadmill

CultureNew book by Princess Diana’s brother sparks royal ruckus

A book published Tuesday by the late Princess Diana’s brother has drawn worldwide attention for its damning allegations about Diana’s former husband, now King Charles III. The revelations have reopened decades-old wounds within Britain’s royal family.

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FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:09

New book by Princess Diana’s brother sparks royal ruckus
New book by Princess Diana’s brother sparks royal ruckus

EconomyPick a stock, just not any stock

A brief item on choosing stocks, summed up as: fewer ziggers, more zaggers.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:08

Pick a stock, just not any stock

PoliticsMacron urges EU to tackle soaring energy prices

French President Emmanuel Macron has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging Brussels to act immediately to bring down energy prices. Prices have risen as the conflict in the Middle East spreads and Ukraine continues attacks on Russian diesel refineries.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:08

Macron urges EU to tackle soaring energy prices
Macron urges EU to tackle soaring energy prices

PoliticsMedia ban 'an escalation even for Trump'

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued Donald Trump’s administration on Monday after being barred from White House grounds. They called the selective ban, which was based on their coverage, a blatant First Amendment violation. France 24 described it as an extraordinary escalation of Trump’s longstanding efforts to restrict reporting he dislikes.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:07

Media ban 'an escalation even for Trump'
Media ban 'an escalation even for Trump'
  • What is the White House press pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
    What is the White House press pool and why is it in a row with Trump?

    A dispute between the White House and television networks over press-pool access has disrupted coverage of presidential events. Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW, accusing them of spreading “fake news,” after which five major TV networks withdrew from pool duties. The three outlets are suing, saying their credentials were revoked in retaliation for their reporting; a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:41Original
  • Top TV networks including Fox revolt against Trump’s media ban
    Top TV networks including Fox revolt against Trump’s media ban

    The five leading US television networks—ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC—jointly boycotted coverage of Donald Trump on Monday to protest his decision to bar three news outlets from the White House. They said no administration should restrict a news organisation over reporting it dislikes.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-22 10:59Original
  • Donald Trump: US outlets boycott Trump over media ban
    Donald Trump: US outlets boycott Trump over media ban

    Donald Trump made a brief, inaudible remark Monday at a White House ribbon-cutting for a new helipad. After he barred MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News suspended their pooled coverage of the president.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-22 10:53Original
  • ‘Great deal of scepticism’ as Trump launches own TV channel
    ‘Great deal of scepticism’ as Trump launches own TV channel

    The White House has launched a “Trump TV” stream featuring videos and highlights of what it calls the administration’s achievements. The move came days after Trump barred three media outlets from the White House and drew criticism comparing the stream to state propaganda networks in authoritarian countries such as North Korea.

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    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 09:34Original
  • US networks halt Trump coverage after three media outlets banned
    US networks halt Trump coverage after three media outlets banned

    US television networks largely stopped covering President Donald Trump on Monday in protest at his decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. His inauguration of a new White House helipad and trip to the UN General Assembly consequently went without live TV coverage.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-22 09:31Original
  • Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage over White House media ban
    Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage over White House media ban

    Major US television networks suspended pooled coverage of Donald Trump after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The three outlets sued the administration, saying their credentials were revoked because of their reporting and warning that the ban threatens press freedom. The White House has launched its own 24-hour Trump TV stream.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:17Original
  • CNN and two other US media outlets sue Trump administration after White House ban
    CNN and two other US media outlets sue Trump administration after White House ban

    CNN, Politico and MS NOW say they will sue the Trump administration after the White House barred their reporters and revoked their credentials. The outlets argue the action was retaliation for coverage, taken without notice or due process, and threatens press freedom. They asked a federal court in Washington to declare the ban unconstitutional and block its enforcement. Major US television networks then suspended pooled White House coverage.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-22 06:52Original

EconomyPayward-backed Reap bets on non-USD stablecoins for 24/7 cross-border FX settlement

Payward-backed Reap is preparing to launch a Mexican peso stablecoin and is considering Hong Kong dollar, euro, won and yen tokens to support foreign-exchange settlement outside banking hours.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:05

Payward-backed Reap bets on non-USD stablecoins for 24/7 cross-border FX settlement
Payward-backed Reap bets on non-USD stablecoins for 24/7 cross-border FX settlement

WorldDrone hits same apartment building outside Moscow for second time

A high-rise in Kotelniki, just outside Moscow, has been struck by Ukrainian drones twice. The building in the Rusich residential complex was damaged during a large-scale attack on June 18 and hit again nearly three months later, on September 20, 2026.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:05

Drone hits same apartment building outside Moscow for second time
Drone hits same apartment building outside Moscow for second time
  • Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy attends UNGA
    MAJORRussia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy attends UNGA

    Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes on infrastructure ahead of the UN General Assembly, where the war is expected to receive extensive attention. Ukrainian officials said Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region killed four people and disrupted electricity for thousands, while Russian authorities said Ukrainian drones killed one person and wounded four in Samara region. Zelenskyy plans to meet Donald Trump in New York during the assembly.

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    DDW★★★★★2026-09-22 10:07Original
  • Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump at the UN

    Russia and Ukraine exchanged deadly strikes as Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared to meet Donald Trump at the United Nations. In New York, Zelenskyy first met US senators and thanked them for what he called strong bipartisan backing, including a tougher bill on sanctions against Russia that Trump recently signed into law.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-22 09:45Original
  • Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Samara region
    Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Samara region

    One person was killed and four others wounded after Ukrainian drones struck civilian areas in Russia’s Samara region overnight, the local governor said on Telegram on Tuesday.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-22 09:15Original
  • Civilian facilities damaged in Samara Region after Ukrainian attack; 297 UAVs downed

    Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses shot down 297 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over several Russian regions overnight. One civilian was killed and four injured in Samara Region, where homes, vehicles and other civilian facilities were damaged. Debris also caused damage or a grass fire in other regions.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:15Original
  • Russia strikes four Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing at least four
    MAJORRussia strikes four Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing at least four

    Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight into September 22 with more than 200 drones and several dozen missiles, hitting Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Pavlohrad. A residential building in Kyiv was partly destroyed. Regional officials said three people were killed and six injured in Dnipro, while rescuers searched for someone possibly trapped under rubble.

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    MMeduza★★★★★2026-09-22 06:30Original

EconomyChina supports automakers investing in Europe, commerce minister says

China supports investment by its automakers in Europe, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said, urging dialogue and consultation to resolve auto-sector issues through a mutually acceptable and constructive solution.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:00

China supports automakers investing in Europe, commerce minister says
China supports automakers investing in Europe, commerce minister says

PoliticsKamala Harris set to campaign with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed

Kamala Harris is scheduled to campaign Tuesday with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. The joint appearance by the two Democrats comes in a state crucial to the party’s prospects in this fall’s midterm elections and the presidential primary that follows.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:00

Kamala Harris set to campaign with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed

CultureFat Bear Week opens in Alaska as 1,200-pound champion Chunk seeks another win

Fat Bear Week is underway in Alaska, where the state’s largest brown bears compete after spending the summer feeding on sockeye salmon. Chunk, the 1,200-pound defending champion, is seeking another victory.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:00

Fat Bear Week opens in Alaska as 1,200-pound champion Chunk seeks another win
Fat Bear Week opens in Alaska as 1,200-pound champion Chunk seeks another win

TechHuawei narrows smartphone chip gap with Apple as Tau Scaling Law pays off: Bernstein

Huawei’s Kirin 9050 Pro has reduced the company’s smartphone chip gap with Apple to about three years, from roughly four years for the prior generation, Bernstein said. The firm estimated the processor uses technology equivalent to a 7-nanometre process and outperformed Apple’s 3nm A17 Pro in Geekbench 6 multicore tests.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:00

Huawei narrows smartphone chip gap with Apple as Tau Scaling Law pays off: Bernstein
Huawei narrows smartphone chip gap with Apple as Tau Scaling Law pays off: Bernstein

TechIt’s time for the Mac Neo

With the Mac Mini now starting at $899, Apple has room for a cheaper desktop Mac using an A-series chip. The proposed Mac Neo could combine an iPhone chip, basic speakers, power supply, and a few ports in a smaller box, potentially costing around $499 for users who mainly browse the web.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:00

It’s time for the Mac Neo
It’s time for the Mac Neo

EconomySoFi begins stablecoin settlement on Mastercard network as card program targets over $25 billion in annualized volume

SoFi has launched live settlement using its SoFiUSD stablecoin on Mastercard’s network. The company’s card program is targeting annualized volume of more than $25 billion.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:00

SoFi begins stablecoin settlement on Mastercard network as card program targets over $25 billion in annualized volume
SoFi begins stablecoin settlement on Mastercard network as card program targets over $25 billion in annualized volume

WorldUN General Assembly live: Trump and Qatar emir to speak as Iran war dominates

The first day of the UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting is set to begin with speeches by world leaders, including those from Brazil, the United States, Türkiye and Qatar, while the Iran war dominates the proceedings.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:00

UN General Assembly live: Trump and Qatar emir to speak as Iran war dominates
UN General Assembly live: Trump and Qatar emir to speak as Iran war dominates

Society48th WorldSkills Competition opens in Shanghai

The 48th WorldSkills Competition opened in Shanghai on Tuesday evening, bringing together nearly 1,400 young professionals from 68 countries and regions from Sept. 23 to 27. The event features a record 64 competitions across six fields, including seven new events, and for the first time combines the competition, conference and expo.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:58

48th WorldSkills Competition opens in Shanghai
48th WorldSkills Competition opens in Shanghai

EconomyOil prices tumble to two-week low on pipeline reopening and Iran diplomacy hopes

Oil prices dropped sharply for a fifth consecutive trading session, reaching a two-week low as markets hoped for a renewed diplomatic effort to end the Iran war and anticipated the reopening of a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:55

Oil prices tumble to two-week low on pipeline reopening and Iran diplomacy hopes
Oil prices tumble to two-week low on pipeline reopening and Iran diplomacy hopes

EconomyEU spends three times more on imports from China than it exports

A study of Chinese customs data found the EU’s trade deficit with China reached €36.5bn in July, equivalent to €1.18bn a day. For every €1 of goods the bloc exported, it imported €3.10. The imbalance is expected to feature prominently in talks aimed at avoiding a trade war, while the EU considers quotas on some Chinese imports.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:54

EU spends three times more on imports from China than it exports
EU spends three times more on imports from China than it exports

TechMeta patches Muse exploit that let attackers control the AI agent

Meta has released a hotfix for its Muse macOS app after Patrick Wardle found a zero-day flaw that could let attackers with local access redirect transcription to their own endpoint and gain access to a Muse account. Proof-of-concept attacks could also take photos and write malicious files. Meta said the practical risk was low because the exploit was not remote.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:53

Meta patches Muse exploit that let attackers control the AI agent
Meta patches Muse exploit that let attackers control the AI agent

PoliticsPresident Xi’s key quotes on China-US people-to-people exchanges

Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly said that people in China and the United States share a desire for friendly exchanges and mutual understanding. He says the people write the story of China-US friendship and young people shape the future of bilateral relations, urging youth from both countries to serve as envoys of friendship.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:51

President Xi’s key quotes on China-US people-to-people exchanges
President Xi’s key quotes on China-US people-to-people exchanges

WorldWho actually has power at the United Nations?

All UN member states have a vote, but five countries alone can veto decisions in the Security Council. The programme examines how money, vetoes and influence shape what the United Nations can do.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:51

Who actually has power at the United Nations?
Who actually has power at the United Nations?

EconomyMajor Gulf stocks subdued ahead of potential US-Iran UN talks

Major Gulf stock indexes traded quietly on Tuesday as cautious investors awaited possible developments between the United States and Iran at the United Nations General Assembly.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:50

Major Gulf stocks subdued ahead of potential US-Iran UN talks
Major Gulf stocks subdued ahead of potential US-Iran UN talks

SportsAfghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver

Fariba Hashimi, who once disguised herself as a man to train in Afghanistan, finished second in the women’s road race near Nagoya, Japan. After fleeing the Taliban’s restrictions on women, she said the medal showed Afghan women’s resilience and expressed hope that future generations could compete without fear.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:48

Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver
Afghan cyclist who escaped Taliban wins Asian Games silver

SportsArteta agrees new deal with Premier League champions Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reached a final agreement on an improved contract with the Premier League champions. His current deal expires at the end of the season; the new term has not been confirmed, but it is expected to keep him at the club into at least his 10th year. The agreement includes a significant pay rise.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:48

Arteta agrees new deal with Premier League champions Arsenal
Arteta agrees new deal with Premier League champions Arsenal

WorldExclusive: EU countries sound alarm over weapons brought back from Ukraine front line

A confidential document warns that soldiers returning from Ukraine’s front are bringing weapons and military equipment into the European Union, raising concerns about battlefield gear being smuggled into the bloc.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:46

Exclusive: EU countries sound alarm over weapons brought back from Ukraine front line

PoliticsDecoding ‘constructive strategic stability’ ahead of Xi’s US visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit the United States from September 23 to 25 at Donald Trump’s invitation. Experts describe “constructive strategic stability” as cooperation-led relations with moderate competition and manageable differences, requiring open military communication, less ideological policymaking and long-term strategic patience to keep rivalry from escalating.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:46

Decoding ‘constructive strategic stability’ ahead of Xi’s US visit
Decoding ‘constructive strategic stability’ ahead of Xi’s US visit

PoliticsGreek minister calls for bigger EU budget and joint borrowing in turbulent times

Greece’s deputy foreign affairs minister is urging a larger EU budget and joint borrowing in selected sectors to respond to an “unprecedented technological and industrial transformation.” The proposal comes ahead of ministerial discussions on the bloc’s long-term budget, during what he describes as one of Europe’s most “turbulent” periods.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:45

Greek minister calls for bigger EU budget and joint borrowing in turbulent times

EconomyPoland aims to become Europe’s gas hub, minister says

Polish Minister of State Assets Wojciech Balczun said Poland wants to serve as a hub for US liquefied natural gas in Europe, covering Central and parts of Southern Europe. Warsaw is already discussing the plan with Greece. President Karol Nawrocki likewise said Poland is ready to become an energy hub for Central and Eastern Europe with US partners.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:43

Poland aims to become Europe’s gas hub, minister says

WorldG7 ministers urge Iran to stop supporting Houthis in Yemen

G7 ministers called on Iran to halt its support for Yemen’s Houthis and urged the protection of maritime routes as Houthi attacks continue to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:43

G7 ministers urge Iran to stop supporting Houthis in Yemen
G7 ministers urge Iran to stop supporting Houthis in Yemen

WorldRussia’s SVR comments on another EU attempt to seize sovereign Russian assets

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service says European officials fear they cannot indefinitely fund Ukraine’s government without seizing Russian assets. The SVR says EU experts are considering moving the funds from Euroclear into a new supranational entity, warning that confiscation could damage confidence in pan-European institutions and European jurisdictions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:41

Russia’s SVR comments on another EU attempt to seize sovereign Russian assets

TechAlibaba unveils new AI chip as China pushes to close gap with US

Alibaba has unveiled a new artificial intelligence chip as China works to narrow its gap with the United States in AI. The company was represented at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:41

Alibaba unveils new AI chip as China pushes to close gap with US
Alibaba unveils new AI chip as China pushes to close gap with US

PoliticsLithuania Wants Belarus Potash Ban to Stay Despite Trump Deal

Lithuania indicated that its ports will stay closed to shipments of Belarusian potash, potentially thwarting what US President Donald Trump described as a “massive deal” to buy the fertilizer.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:40

Lithuania Wants Belarus Potash Ban to Stay Despite Trump Deal
Lithuania Wants Belarus Potash Ban to Stay Despite Trump Deal

SocietyWATCH: Stranded tourists spell ‘SOS’ on Oregon beach

Tourists stranded by the rising tide while trying to take photos on a remote Oregon beach spelled “SOS” in the sand.

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AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:39

WATCH: Stranded tourists spell ‘SOS’ on Oregon beach
WATCH: Stranded tourists spell ‘SOS’ on Oregon beach

PoliticsGlobalists will replace Merz after CDU election failure, RDIF chief says

RDIF chief Kirill Dmitriev said globalists would replace German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after the CDU’s poor showing in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern rather than change its political course. The CDU won 4.9%, its worst result in German state elections, while the AfD led with 38.2%.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:38

Globalists will replace Merz after CDU election failure, RDIF chief says
  • Germany: Difficult days for Chancellor Merz
    Germany: Difficult days for Chancellor Merz

    The far-right AfD and the Left Party gained ground in two recent state elections, while centrist parties lost support. The CDU failed to clear the 5% threshold for the first time in a state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and suffered heavy losses in Berlin. Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that unpopular federal policies contributed to the defeats and described the results as a profound turning point for Germany’s party system.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:28Original

SocietyNew Details Emerge in Presley Gerber’s Sudden Death at 27

Authorities are investigating Presley Gerber’s death as a suspected overdose. A law enforcement source says the 27-year-old was found unresponsive at a Los Angeles rehabilitation facility hours after checking in the previous night.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:38

New Details Emerge in Presley Gerber’s Sudden Death at 27
New Details Emerge in Presley Gerber’s Sudden Death at 27

WorldVideo Shows Aftermath of ICE Agent Shooting Driver in the Back

Protests broke out again in Austin on Monday night after an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan delivery driver. Video shows officers surrounding 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez after he was shot in the back.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:35

Video Shows Aftermath of ICE Agent Shooting Driver in the Back
Video Shows Aftermath of ICE Agent Shooting Driver in the Back
  • Man shot by ICE agent remains detained with bullet in his back
    Man shot by ICE agent remains detained with bullet in his back

    A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent in Texas on Sunday says he was returned to ICE custody after leaving hospital. He remains in a detention centre with the bullet still lodged in his back.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-22 10:41Original
  • Venezuelan DoorDash driver left with bullet in back after Texas ICE shooting, lawyer says
    Venezuelan DoorDash driver left with bullet in back after Texas ICE shooting, lawyer says

    A Venezuelan DoorDash driver shot by ICE agents in Austin was sent to a detention centre with the bullet still in his back, his lawyer says. He later returned to hospital after losing movement in an arm, with a fractured clavicle, swelling and pain. The shooting has prompted protests and calls from local officials for an investigation.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:57Original

PoliticsMarco Rubio on Iran War, Soaring Gas Prices, AI and White House Media Ban

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses President Donald Trump’s openness to meeting Iran’s president, the war’s cost to Americans, when prices could fall and when the conflict may end. He also argues that AI needs guardrails and explains the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:34

Marco Rubio on Iran War, Soaring Gas Prices, AI and White House Media Ban
Marco Rubio on Iran War, Soaring Gas Prices, AI and White House Media Ban
  • CNN poll: Americans’ opposition to Iran war hardens

    A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS found that opposition among Americans to the war in Iran has hardened. Nearly two-thirds said the US is not winning the conflict, while more respondents said President Donald Trump is not doing enough to bring it to an end.

    Iran warUS pollDonald Trump

    CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:00Original

WorldTrump-GCC summit in New York: What does each side want?

Donald Trump will meet leaders of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The talks are expected to address the US-Israel war on Iran, regional de-escalation, freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, and the Gulf states’ differing energy and security concerns.

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Trump-GCC summit in New York: What does each side want?
Trump-GCC summit in New York: What does each side want?

WorldIraq to collect 6 million weapons despite pushback from Iran-backed militias

Baghdad has recast 30 September from a hard deadline for armed factions to surrender an estimated six million weapons as the beginning of a regulatory process. Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba refuse to hand over what they call “resistance weapons”.

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Iraq to collect 6 million weapons despite pushback from Iran-backed militias

EconomyOnly 22% of Russian gold is consumed domestically

Domestic consumption accounts for 22% of Russia’s annual gold output, while 78% is exported, according to a presentation by Sergey Kashuba of the Russian Union of Gold Producers. Production has risen 87.8% in 15 years, but domestic demand grew only 9%. Changes in Turkey, the UAE and India, along with EU sanctions, are narrowing export destinations.

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Only 22% of Russian gold is consumed domestically

SocietyClimate change, overfishing: Lake Chad sees fish stocks dwindle

People in Chad’s Lake Province are bearing the effects of climate change. Communities there have long relied on Lake Chad, chiefly for fishing and also for farming, but increasingly erratic weather is disrupting both, reducing fish stocks, damaging farmland and raising living costs.

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Climate change, overfishing: Lake Chad sees fish stocks dwindle
Climate change, overfishing: Lake Chad sees fish stocks dwindle

EconomyCoinbase expands beyond crypto with retail access to Oura’s $2.2 billion IPO

Coinbase is giving eligible US customers a chance to request Oura IPO shares at the offering price before public trading starts. Oura plans to sell 50 million shares at $40 to $44 each, valuing the deal at up to $2.2 billion. Allocations are not guaranteed, and selling within 30 days may temporarily limit access to future offerings.

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Coinbase expands beyond crypto with retail access to Oura’s $2.2 billion IPO
Coinbase expands beyond crypto with retail access to Oura’s $2.2 billion IPO

TechResponsible AI: China’s Policy and Practice

As foundation models advance, China says responsible AI requires national policy, public-interest applications and international cooperation. Under Xi Jinping’s direction, the approach emphasizes self-reliance, safety, fairness and human-centered development, while combining domestic rules on generative AI with UN-based multilateral governance.

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Responsible AI: China’s Policy and Practice
Responsible AI: China’s Policy and Practice
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WorldIran war spreads through region as Trump seeks way out

The US, Iran and Gulf states are pursuing different aims as they search for a way to end the war. The conflict has expanded from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, where Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized key coastal positions, threatened trade and attacked targets in Saudi Arabia. Trump faces pressure to show progress while exploring diplomacy.

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Iran war spreads through region as Trump seeks way out
Iran war spreads through region as Trump seeks way out
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PoliticsTrump administration’s hardline deportation policy called an attempt to break global refugee system

Washington Post national security reporter Adam Taylor discusses a six-month Forbidden Stories investigation into thousands of people abruptly deported from the United States to third countries. The investigation raises concerns about due process and their ability to challenge removal, while examining how deportation became central to Trump administration immigration and foreign policy.

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Trump administration’s hardline deportation policy called an attempt to break global refugee system
Trump administration’s hardline deportation policy called an attempt to break global refugee system

WorldLavrov says truth will prevail as answer to Western information aggression

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the Dialogue about Fakes 4.0 forum that the West is actively distorting the truth, but truth will ultimately prevail as an adequate response to information aggression against Russia and other countries of the global majority. He said Western actions reflect fear of fair competition across nearly all spheres.

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Lavrov says truth will prevail as answer to Western information aggression

CultureSpain’s RTVE chief backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation

The head of Spain’s RTVE supports continuing the Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation. Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, joining the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia in protest.

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Spain’s RTVE chief backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation

WorldDoctor appears in UK court to face Rwanda genocide charges

Dr Vincent Brown has appeared in a UK court after being charged over alleged killings during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. Prosecutors accuse him of conduct ancillary to genocide and six murders as crimes against humanity in Kigali’s Rugenge district. Brown denies the allegations, and the case has been sent to the Old Bailey.

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Doctor appears in UK court to face Rwanda genocide charges
Doctor appears in UK court to face Rwanda genocide charges

EconomyFrance warns of fresh oil shock, urges EU to free up refinery capacity

In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron said the EU has so far relied on buffers such as stockpiles, refinery flexibility, weaker demand and redirected global trade to protect energy security, rather than tackling the underlying supply shock.

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France warns of fresh oil shock, urges EU to free up refinery capacity

PoliticsAfD lawmaker: Use of frozen Russian assets would erode global trust in EU and euro

Bundestag member Rainer Rothfuss of the Alternative for Germany told TASS that using frozen Russian central bank assets to aid Kyiv would be unlawful under international law and hostile. He said the discussions were aimed at further provoking Russia and could weaken global confidence in the EU and euro.

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AfD lawmaker: Use of frozen Russian assets would erode global trust in EU and euro

SocietyThree killed in fire at Russian shopping center as people jump from windows

A fire at the Solnechny market in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, killed three people and injured four, while 17 were evacuated. Witnesses said the alarm may not have sounded, and people jumped from upper-floor windows as bystanders and market workers tried to help. Management denied the alarm failed. Authorities opened a negligence case.

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Three killed in fire at Russian shopping center as people jump from windows
Three killed in fire at Russian shopping center as people jump from windows

WorldPalestine weekly: Violent disruptions from olive groves to Al-Aqsa Mosque

As a new religious, political and agricultural season approaches, tensions across Palestine are escalating. Israeli ministers and settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a soldier convicted of killing a wounded Palestinian received a pardon, and Jordan condemned attempts to alter the site’s status quo. Attacks, demolitions, closures and settler violence continued across the occupied territories.

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Palestine weekly: Violent disruptions from olive groves to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Palestine weekly: Violent disruptions from olive groves to Al-Aqsa Mosque

EconomyBank of Russia buys 2 bln rubles’ worth of yuan for Sept. 21 settlement

The Bank of Russia bought 2 billion rubles’ worth of yuan on the domestic market for settlement on September 21, 2026, regulator data showed. Purchases for September 18 settlement were also valued at 2 billion rubles. The operations use the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange’s foreign exchange section.

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Bank of Russia buys 2 bln rubles’ worth of yuan for Sept. 21 settlement

PoliticsKremlin has no information on AfD attempts to contact Moscow, spokesman says

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he had no information about alleged attempts by Germany’s Alternative for Germany party to establish contact with Moscow. He said the party’s rising popularity and support for relations with Russia were appealing, contrasting its statements with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s confrontational rhetoric toward Russia.

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Kremlin has no information on AfD attempts to contact Moscow, spokesman says

PoliticsWhy the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany

The Alternative for Germany won 43.8 percent in Saxony-Anhalt and more than 38 percent in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, bringing it closer than ever since World War II to governing a German state. Analysts say its support for dialogue with Russia, opposition to aid for Ukraine and rejection of foreign aid could weaken Germany’s backing for Kyiv and put Chancellor Friedrich Merz under pressure.

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Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany
Why the world should care about the far right’s rise in Germany

WorldCan the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide – and what would it mean?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Iranian airlines could be effectively shut out of international operations from Wednesday, with companies warned not to provide fuel, landing services or ticket sales. Analysts say the sweeping sanctions could further harm millions of Iranians, while the country’s aviation sector is already badly weakened by years of restrictions.

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Can the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide – and what would it mean?
Can the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide – and what would it mean?

WorldICRC president: Number missing since start of Ukraine conflict reaches 275,000

The number of people registered as missing during the Russia-Ukraine conflict has reached 275,000, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger told Vedomosti. She said the organization records an average of 10,000 new cases each month and has made significant humanitarian progress over the past four years.

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ICRC president: Number missing since start of Ukraine conflict reaches 275,000

EconomyOil falls below $98 as Saudi Arabia signals East-West pipeline reopening

Oil prices fell below $98 after Saudi Arabia signaled that its East-West pipeline could reopen. The key route for moving Saudi crude to the Red Sea has been closed for two weeks following drone strikes.

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Oil falls below $98 as Saudi Arabia signals East-West pipeline reopening

SocietyFather admits causing son’s death in Cyprus hotel fall

A British man, Joshua Foster, pleaded guilty in Paphos District Court to causing the death of his two-year-old son through a reckless, rash or dangerous act. The boy fell from a fourth-floor window at a hotel in Chlorakas on 12 July. Foster’s lawyer described it as a momentary lapse of attention and said the family was suffering unimaginable grief.

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Father admits causing son’s death in Cyprus hotel fall
Father admits causing son’s death in Cyprus hotel fall

WorldUN warns of surge in displacement as Yemen fighting intensifies

The United Nations warns that displacement could surge as fighting intensifies in Yemen. Internally displaced people have gathered at a temporary shelter in Shawkani school north of Aden in southern Yemen.

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UN warns of surge in displacement as Yemen fighting intensifies
UN warns of surge in displacement as Yemen fighting intensifies

WorldWars, AI and climate on agenda as world leaders meet at UN

Against a backdrop of continuing global crises, this year's UN General Assembly is being held under the theme “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all”. France 24 examines the agenda, including artificial intelligence, climate change and ongoing wars.

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Wars, AI and climate on agenda as world leaders meet at UN
Wars, AI and climate on agenda as world leaders meet at UN
  • World leaders gather at UN amid wars, AI fears and global divisions
    World leaders gather at UN amid wars, AI fears and global divisions

    World leaders are meeting at the United Nations this week as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, growing concerns about artificial intelligence, and mounting economic and climate pressures test international cooperation. The annual General Assembly will show whether the 193-member body can still unite countries against crises that increasingly cross borders.

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TechRostec delivers latest Zubr anti-drone systems to Russian military

Rostec’s High Precision Systems holding company has delivered the latest Zubr air-defense systems to Russia’s Defense Ministry. Designed for small, low-flying threats, the systems can detect and track drones independently and operate as a final layer alongside Pantsir systems in a layered anti-drone defense network.

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Rostec delivers latest Zubr anti-drone systems to Russian military

WorldAmericas feel effects of record El Niño

Specialists say this year’s El Niño–Southern Oscillation matched record intensity and could still set a new high. Its effects are already being felt worldwide through drought, wildfires, food shortages and sharply warmer waters. California has declared a state of emergency, while impacts have spread across the Americas.

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Americas feel effects of record El Niño
Americas feel effects of record El Niño

TechAs AI transforms healthcare, China and the US find common ground

AI is moving into hospitals, clinics and everyday health management, but industry representatives say safely turning technical advances into reliable care remains difficult. Discussions in Beijing highlighted AI-powered healthcare and elderly care, while China-U.S. dialogues and a GE HealthCare–Alibaba Damo Academy agreement point to cooperation in medical imaging, chronic disease management and clinical applications.

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As AI transforms healthcare, China and the US find common ground
As AI transforms healthcare, China and the US find common ground

EconomyICE Brent crude falls below $98 per barrel for first time since Sept. 8

Brent crude futures for November delivery fell 2.35% to $97.98 per barrel, marking their first move below $98 since Sept. 8, according to market data. The decline later narrowed, with Brent at $98.14, while WTI futures fell 2.91% to $89.68.

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ICE Brent crude falls below $98 per barrel for first time since Sept. 8

EconomyEU parcel duty boosts Sinsay online sales, LPP finance chief says

Online sales growth at Polish fashion retailer LPP’s budget brand Sinsay has accelerated since the second quarter ended in July, its finance chief told Reuters. The trend is the clearest sign yet that the EU’s new duty on small parcels is drawing shoppers back from Chinese platforms.

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EU parcel duty boosts Sinsay online sales, LPP finance chief says
EU parcel duty boosts Sinsay online sales, LPP finance chief says

CultureNew book by Princess Diana’s brother sparks war of words with King Charles

A new book by Princess Diana’s brother has triggered a war of words with King Charles. After excerpts were published last week, Buckingham Palace issued a strongly worded statement—an unusual response by the measured standards of the royal household.

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New book by Princess Diana’s brother sparks war of words with King Charles