China's commerce ministry said on Thursday it was highly concerned about new EU measures affecting low-value imports and called on the bloc to carefully assess their impact.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:45
South Korea plans to seek parliamentary approval to extend the Cheonghae unit’s mandate and expand its operating area to waters near Duqm, Oman. The proposal comes amid US pressure for Seoul to support the war on Iran. Officials say the mission would be noncombat and remain under South Korean command.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 07:44
South Korea will deploy its anti-piracy unit to a location closer to the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report.
South Korea will seek parliamentary approval to move the anti-piracy Cheonghae unit’s operating area to waters near Oman’s port of Duqm, about 650km from the Strait of Hormuz. The defence ministry says the mission would be non-combat and independent of allied forces, following Donald Trump’s criticism of Seoul’s support for the Iran war.
South Korea will send maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team near the Strait of Hormuz to help keep the waterway open, the defence ministry said Thursday. Seoul said the mission would protect commercial shipping and energy supplies, while ruling out intervention in the ongoing US-Iran war.
South Korea plans to extend the operating area of its anti-piracy Cheonghae unit toward waters nearer the Strait of Hormuz, the Defence Ministry said. The move follows pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for South Korea to support the war in Iran.
A decade after the Paris Agreement took effect, climate policies and clean energy have expanded, but emissions remain near record highs and temperatures continue to rise. Countries are still far from the cuts needed to keep warming within 1.5C. The article reviews the pact’s goals, temperature trends and major emitters.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:41
Japan’s finance ministry denied pushing for Myanmar to be taken off the blacklist of a global financial watchdog. Reuters had reported the previous week that Japan was among countries backing the move.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:40
Unmanned systems specialists from Russia’s Battlegroup North say they destroyed more than 90 Ukrainian communications devices in the Kharkov Region in October, including Starlink stations used by military command to control units. The unit’s commander said drones and artillery struck the targets, disrupting Ukrainian communications.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:40
Reuters says five areas of US foreign policy could change after Democrats won control of both congressional chambers. Democrats intend to curb the Trump administration’s war and spending powers, potentially limiting hostilities with Iran, increasing support for Ukraine, restricting military aid to Israel and scrutinizing policy toward Latin America.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:36
Trump retains veto power over legislation affecting tariffs, the Iran war and aid to Ukraine. With Democrats set to control both chambers, they may use budget leverage to challenge war funding and press for investigations and closer scrutiny of US ties with allies such as Israel.
AI could widen the economic gap between wealthy and poorer Commonwealth nations by $360 billion.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:34
Siemens Healthineers forecast slower-than-expected growth in fiscal 2027 on Thursday, with continued weakness in China weighing on its diagnostics business.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:30
Investors see alcohol companies as potential winners of the previous night’s midterm-election landslide, betting the new Congress will push back against Trump administration immigration and trade policies that have hurt the sector.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:30
An AP file-photo caption says Vance believed Republican voters who supported Trump in 2024 had turned against the party over the Iran war.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:28
The edition examines what the Democrats’ sweeping US midterm victory means for Europe, alongside an ongoing dispute between Germany and Brussels over the meaning of “associate” EU membership.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:28
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave the first lady a national honour for helping broker a partial ceasefire that enabled civilians to leave a Russian-occupied town.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:26
Germany does not expect Trump to change after the midterm losses. Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes the US president will continue using his powers to bypass Democrats in Congress, a stance Merz says he envies.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:25
Dong Mingzhu, chair of Gree Electric Appliances, rose from a frontline sales role to become one of China’s best-known manufacturing figures. A National People’s Congress deputy, she has long promoted manufacturing innovation, higher incomes and greener consumption. In an interview, she discussed the company’s drive for greener cooling and international expansion.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:23
Fenerbahce came from behind twice to beat Liverpool 3-2, with interim coach Dirk Kuyt praising the team’s fighting spirit. Como beat Lens 9-1 away to equal the Champions League record for the biggest winning margin. Real Madrid also beat AEK Athens 3-2.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:21
A building under construction collapsed in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar on Thursday morning, killing two people and injuring one. Rescue efforts continued, with the number of people inside initially unclear. Separately, local media reported that all 11 people missing after rescue boats overturned in Telangana were found safe.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:21
A mass brawl erupted during the first leg of a state championship semifinal between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state. The referee sent off 43 players, eight coaching staff members and two Uberlandia board members, setting a record. Uberlandia later forfeited the second leg, sending Mamore through to the final.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:20
Volunteers are trying to save pilot whales stranded along New Zealand’s Wairarapa coast near Cape Palliser. At least 14 have been returned to the water, while many others have died along the remote coastline.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:20
Dozens of pilot whales were found stranded on a beach on New Zealand’s North Island. The country’s conservation department said on Thursday that rescuers were trying to refloat a handful of survivors.
Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices opened the main trading session on Thursday down 0.94% at 2,419 and 933.1 points. By 10 a.m. Moscow time, both were down 0.97%, while the yuan gained against the ruble.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:19
S&P Global’s Russia Services Business Activity Index slipped from 51.3 in September to 50.1 in October, remaining just above the 50-point threshold. New business fell for the first time in three months, while service-sector employment ended an eight-month decline. Input-cost inflation picked up, and firms raised selling prices at the fastest pace in eight months.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:14
Officials said Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland, died on Tuesday after a training incident in Japan.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:14
Ethiopia and Sudan have shut consulates along their border as tensions escalate over claims of support for rebels.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 07:09
Ukraine’s General Staff said on Nov. 5 that Russian forces have suffered 1,599,390 casualties in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 2,380 over the past day. Its report also lists Russian losses of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, aircraft and other equipment.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:07
CERN scientists used the Large Hadron Collider to find evidence of an exceptionally rare particle decay. Predicted to occur once in every 10 billion cases, the process gives researchers a new way to investigate the subatomic world.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:02
Democrats have taken control of the US Congress in a nationwide rejection of Trump. The programme also reports that hackers targeted a French blood bank and supermarket fridges, prompting fears of a new front in hybrid warfare, and speaks with Reza Pahlavi, a leading opponent of the Tehran regime.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:02
The UK Department for Transport will consult on shared e-bike rules, including parking standards, fleet sizes, insurance and illegal riding. The government wants national standards and more local authority to address bikes obstructing pavements and riders jumping red lights.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:00
France’s ban on social media for under-15s has already been struck down in court, while Australia’s measure is being tested. A new European coalition is backing a different approach: building better platforms.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:00
Joshua Wong, once a rising political figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, has again been sentenced under Beijing’s national security law.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:00
Joshua Wong was given an additional 10-year sentence for collusion. He rose to prominence during Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement and has been in and out of jail since 2017.
A Hong Kong court sentenced activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in prison for “foreign collusion.” Wong pleaded guilty in his second case in September this year.
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced Thursday to an additional 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign powers under the city's national security law. Already serving a nearly five-year term for subversion, he is now expected to be released at the end of 2036 rather than next January.
Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. BBC Chinese spoke with three former comrades who continue to visit and write to him about how he has changed in prison and how they sustain their connection.
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong activist who became an international face of the city’s pro-democracy movement, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on a national security charge of colluding with foreign forces.
Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law. Already serving a sentence for subversion, he will serve two months and two days of the new term concurrently. Prosecutors said he and other campaigners lobbied for sanctions and blockades against Beijing.
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong received a 10-year prison sentence Thursday after his second conviction under Beijing's national security law. Critics say the case reflects a crackdown on the city's once-vibrant pro-democracy movement.
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong received an additional 10-year prison sentence on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, according to a court summary. He pleaded guilty in September to seeking foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China under Beijing’s national security law and had already spent nearly six years in prison.
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison following his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law. Critics say the case illustrates the crackdown on the city’s once-vibrant pro-democracy movement.
Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to foreign collusion, his second conviction under Hong Kong’s national security law. The judge called his actions grave. Wong is already serving a sentence for conspiracy to commit subversion linked to an unofficial primary election.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced by the High Court to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the national security law. He has been jailed for more than six years in connection with other cases.
A Hong Kong court imposed a 10-year sentence on pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong over a second national security conviction, extending his time in prison.
A Hong Kong court gave prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong a 10-year prison term for a second national security conviction, substantially extending his time behind bars just months before his expected release.
Activist Joshua Wong, described as an international face of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison on a charge of colluding with foreign entities under the city’s national security law.
Joshua Wong, an activist who became an international face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, is due to be sentenced on Thursday for collusion with foreign entities. The city’s national security law allows for a possible life sentence.
Reem Alabali Radovan, Germany’s development minister, says crises have disrupted education for 258 million school-aged children worldwide. Germany is providing €20 million over the coming years for education in emergencies.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 07:00
After two years of preparation, US asset manager Federated Hermes has opened a Hong Kong office, joining international financial firms seeking growth in Asia-Pacific. The firm managed US$884 billion in assets as of September; the new Central office expands its regional presence alongside Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 07:00
Sales of Nintendo’s flagship Switch 2 fell 41% in the company’s fiscal second quarter after the Japanese gaming giant raised prices amid soaring memory costs.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:56
Analysts say the risks are growing around US President Donald Trump’s ability to sustain a fragile trade truce.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 06:54
The Democrats’ victory could bring more regulation, though investors appear unfazed.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party renewed its call to accelerate constitutional revision discussions, including explicitly naming the Self-Defense Forces in Article 9. Opposition lawmakers objected to rushing the process, saying revision is not a priority for the public. The government’s push has fueled concern, and about 14,000 people recently rallied outside the National Diet to defend the pacifist Constitution.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 06:52
Binance data showed Bitcoin up 5% at $80,513 and Ethereum up 7.36% at $2,425 as of 7:33 a.m. Moscow time. Over the previous 24 hours, crypto exchanges liquidated more than 104,000 traders’ positions worth about $794.71 million, with short-position liquidations exceeding long-position liquidations.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:47
National and Labour are neck and neck ahead of New Zealand’s election and neither is expected to win enough seats to govern alone. Smaller parties may determine who leads the next government, while campaigns focus on issues including the economy, immigration and voting rights.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 06:34
Mauricio Estevez, a political analyst at Mexico’s Metropolitan Autonomous University, said Donald Trump’s domestic political position had weakened after the congressional midterms, potentially prompting opponents to pursue impeachment or other ways to redistribute power. He attributed Republican losses to voters’ economic concerns and protest votes, as well as foreign-policy decisions that hurt White House approval.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 06:30
Ankur Banerjee previews the day ahead in European and global markets.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:30
Markets are riding the shift associated with the Democrats’ gains; clarity is beneficial.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:30
The ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai featured a gold Tesla Cybercab, a lime-green Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, a jet engine model and a partially disassembled car showing its internal components.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:29
North Korea said it tested an advanced air defence system during a series of missile drills.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 06:27
Germany deported 14,324 people from January to September 2026, nearly 19% fewer than a year earlier, the Interior Ministry said. Turkey was the leading destination, with 2,025 people sent there. The number receiving help to return voluntarily to their countries of origin also rose slightly.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 06:27
Hundreds of thousands are expected to march in French cities on Thursday, while public workers plan to strike. The protests will test President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest shook his government and dominated the agenda, five months before a presidential election.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 06:24
France is preparing for mass protests and a nationwide strike, a fresh test for Macron. On November 3, police stood guard as students and young demonstrators marched outside the Sorbonne University in Paris.
Strikes and demonstrations are planned across France on Thursday. Unions are urging the government to help households struggling with rising living costs, as the nationwide action follows weeks of social unrest.
Hundreds of thousands are expected to march in French cities on Thursday, while public-sector workers strike. The protests will test President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest unsettled his government and dominated the agenda, five months before a presidential election.
Trade unions expect hundreds of thousands to demonstrate across France, with hospital, air traffic, postal, teaching and rail workers among those set to strike. Protests focus on living costs, education and public spending cuts. Rail unions say the proposed budget cuts would worsen poverty, reduce social security and freeze state workers’ salaries.
Glassnode’s end-of-October profitability reset and BlockchainCenter’s neutral reading of market breadth on November 4 leave a broad altcoin recovery unconfirmed.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:20
A military space specialist said a Russian military satellite’s approach to a Western commercial satellite last month may have been a rehearsal for an attack. Two related Russian craft are now moving toward another Western satellite.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 06:15
James Barnor documented everyday life and Black culture during a period of profound social change, working from his Accra studio and contributing to Drum magazine. He has received a top photography honour.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:13
Muslim scholar Sharjeel Imam questioned the foundations of Indian nationalism in an interview from prison, criticising the constitution and its secularism and arguing that Muslims lack political representation. His remarks have fuelled a polarising debate about Muslims’ place in India.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 06:10
ReutersChina’s embodied intelligence market was valued at about 915 billion yuan ($136.2 billion) in 2025, a 20.4% increase from the previous year, according to an industry report.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:01
The Arab Air Carriers’ Organization forecasts a combined net loss of €3.82 billion for Arab airlines in 2026. At its annual general meeting in Doha this week, it also raised concerns about EU carbon rules as airlines seek stronger links with Europe amid regional uncertainty.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:00
A morning roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on November 5, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:00
China’s securities regulator has directed three Hong Kong IPO applicants to provide additional documents as it intensifies scrutiny of tax compliance. It said Fujian Senda Electric must disclose internal dividend approvals, fund flows and compliance with tax and other rules.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:00
The headline makes a wordplay about European rates and refers to Bob Dylan.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 06:00
Greek singer Konstantinos Argiros performed in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, and is looking to collaborate with Turkish artists.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:59
Food price increases across Europe have been modest this year, but fresh produce is becoming more expensive. Prices are up 8% in France, while supply disruptions have left shelves empty in southern Italy.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:54
TRT World published its daily news brief for 5 November.
TTRT WorldOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:53
About 12,200 ZEC remain in Sprout, the privacy pool Zcash launched in 2016. Around 10,000 coins left over the past week, while only about 40 moved out on Wednesday.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:47
After Democrats won control of Congress in the US midterms, Israeli opposition politicians blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for weakening US support for Israel and promised to strengthen bipartisan ties with Washington if they form the next government. Yair Lapid said Israel could not afford Netanyahu staying in office, while Yair Golan warned his far-right government could bring sanctions, isolation and confrontation with the United States.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 05:39
Brookings says Russia and China may become more aggressive if they believe U.S. President Donald Trump is nearing his exit after Democrats flipped the midterms.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:30
Turkey is emphasizing its renewable energy efforts as it prepares to host an upcoming U.N. climate summit. Solar and wind power are expanding, though critics say the country continues to rely on coal.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:30
Singapore’s government has proposed strengthening its law on cross-border haze after a severe wildfire season in Indonesia left the city-state shrouded in smog for weeks.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 05:30
Asian shares mostly advanced on Thursday ahead of European trading, after US stocks rallied following the midterm elections. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained more than 3% after President Donald Trump’s party lost its sole control of Washington.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:30
British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service said multiple grizzlies may have been involved in a bear attack in Bella Coola. Relatives say the attack killed a mother and daughter.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 05:30
British Columbia authorities say more than one grizzly may have taken part in an attack that relatives say killed a mother and daughter along the province’s central coast.
Authorities in British Columbia say more than one grizzly may have been involved in an attack that relatives say killed a mother and daughter along the province’s central coast.
The bodies of a mother and daughter were found in a trail area in Bella Coola, British Columbia. Conservation officers said evidence at the scene suggested an animal may have been involved and are trying to locate any bears involved.
Arkansas accused prediction-market operator Kalshi of running illegal gambling, joining Utah and several other U.S. states that have brought criminal or civil charges against the company.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 05:28
AFP News AgencyDemocrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes, with nearly 96% counted; two Senate seats remain unsettled, including Alaska’s. As Republicans assign blame for their losses, JD Vance called the war in Iran the “obvious” culprit, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis offered other explanations.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 05:27
XRP Ledger has switched on a change that stops authorized token burners from generating additional tokens. Validators backed the change in October, restarting the countdown to activation; the XRP asset was unaffected.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:25
US First Lady Melania Trump is set to receive officials from Moscow and Kyiv at the White House on Thursday, before talks in Abu Dhabi intended to end the war in Ukraine.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-05 05:23
China’s garment exports have stayed strong this year as clothing drawing on traditional and contemporary Chinese styles finds overseas customers. Buyers placed orders at the Canton Fair, and exports reached $120.7 billion in the first three quarters, up 4.8% year on year. Flexible, digitally managed production is helping manufacturers meet orders quickly.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:21
Toyota reported its first profit increase in six quarters on Thursday and lifted its annual outlook by 15%. A weaker yen and strong hybrid-vehicle demand offset falling sales in China and the Middle East.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:20
Bitcoin held above $80,000, Zcash rose 12% and Ether gained 8% as falling oil prices and a weaker dollar helped markets recover. Traders also considered the tougher path ahead for US crypto legislation.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:13
Asian technology shares fell as concerns grew that Democratic control of Congress could slow data centre construction.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:12
Berlin producer Alice Brauner has made a film about a little-known Auschwitz block where hundreds of Jewish women were used as test subjects. She told Euronews about tearful moments on set and renewed anger.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 05:05
Australia’s high court has agreed to hear One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s appeal against a ruling that her remarks to Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi amounted to racial discrimination. The court will consider whether the comments breached the Racial Discrimination Act or whether the federal court ruling impeded Hanson’s implied freedom of speech.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 05:03
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
