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Canada and Turkey forge ‘strategic partnership’ in push to cut US trade reliance
During the ceremony, Canadian and Turkish ministers finalized several cooperation agreements covering energy, defense, and air transportation
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US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on high-tech investments in China, other adversaries
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed a rule to crack down on American high-tech investments in China, Russia, North Korea and other “countries of concern
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Semiconductors
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Brazil's Congress's shift to the right could change Latin America's powerhouse. Here’s what to know
Brazil’s elections have shifted Congress further right, regardless of who wins the presidential runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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TSMC is seeking chipmaking equipment that doesn't contain Chinese rare-earth magnets — asks suppliers to provide alternative motors as export controls threaten fab operations
China accounts for 95% of finished permanent magnets
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Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything
Step one in convincing people to live with robots with cameras on their faces? Disguise them as cute home decor.
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Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
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A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine
Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez. #EuropeToday
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Fingerprint analysis reveals something remarkable about makers of Terracotta Army
Artisans in third century BC created thousands of life-size terracotta figures to guard tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang near Xi'an
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The simple way to ward off cognitive decline and keep brain young in old age
Social activities seem particularly effective at keeping mind sharp
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Global race to update computers as AI discovers most disruptive hack yet
More than two thirds of the world's websites are vulnerable to a hack that was first theorised in 2024, which AI has now made very real
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Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live
French government will show ‘absolute’ determination to stop the riots, Macron says
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Tech Industry
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Venezuela claims to have 300 billion barrels of oil in the ground. But experts say that's a stretch
One figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves
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Six European destinations included in ‘Best of the World’ selection
National Geographic has curated its list of 25 must-visit places for 2027, with six destinations in Europe making the cut, including the Tricity area in Poland and Vestland in Norway. #EuropeNews
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Hollywood stunt couple sue surveyors after country home hit by septic tank smell
Robert Bowen, was part of stunt teams nominated for industry awards for F1 and House of the Dragon
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How Middleton’s revival could be grist to the mill for Britain’s struggling towns
Turnaround initiated by Andy Burnham and led by Steve Coogan could provide blueprint for other neglected areas
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Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’
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Ukraine's strikes on Russian data centers disrupt key services and derail AI research
Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence
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Royal Navy lacks resources to counter Russian threat in high north, MPs warn
Committee cites shortfalls of submarines and warships and says ‘dramatic progress’ needed by end of decade
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Riots in France: tourism sector fears drop in foreign visitors
Images of the riots in France, broadcast worldwide, are already slowing hotel bookings, and tourism professionals fear ongoing violence will further deter foreign visitors.
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Lithuania seizes major synthetic drugs lab
Police recover more than 500kg of methamphetamine and 300kg of amphetamine in a three-day operation targeting a suspected international supply network. #EuropeNews
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Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace
Russia's President Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war.
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Supercomputers
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Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’
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Country votes to bring back death penalty just six years after abolishing it
Capital punishment will again be used for crimes including terrorism, espionage, and treason
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Iran and Russia exploiting France riots to weaken the West, say researchers
Government, police, and intelligence sources claim foreign agitators helped whip up the violence during Saturday’s widespread protests
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How to watch Northern Ireland Open snooker – live stream Alex Higgins Trophy
The race for the Alex Higgins Trophy heats up in Belfast – here's where to watch and stream the action on the green baize
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Kremlin open to new Ukraine peace talks as Russia frees US teacher
Moscow says Putin, Trump and Xi will meet in Shenzhen next month after "constructive" talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff, while a US diesel deal easing sanctions on Russia has angered Kyiv and European capitals.
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Foreign actors exploited Europe’s riots, did not start them
There is so far no evidence that foreign powers caused Europe’s riots, only that they exploited them, despite politicians blaming online manipulation for them. Brussels has refused to act, citing a lack of evidence.
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Taiwan charges five men over plot to run over comedian for his Xi Jinping jokes
Person named ‘K’ from China paid five defendants to injure Huang Yi-hao, New Taipei prosecutors say
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Samsung and SK Hynix are upgrading Chinese factories to produce advanced RAM chips as AI data center competition ramps up — big players move to fight off the threat from CXMT and co.
As Chinese rivals look to get in on the lucrative market, two chip giants are taking action to stay ahead of the game.
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The Oppo Find X10 is a pro-level phone masquerading as a standard flagship
I’m confused as to why a phone as good as the Oppo Find X10 doesn’t carry the ‘Pro’ name.
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Unitree reveals H2-X humanoid bodyguard robot — 'Kung Fu Legend Guardian' packs 8-hour battery and martial arts defense skills
Unitree Robotics has revealed its impressive new H2-X Kung Fu Legend Guardian robot — a humanoid bodyguard from our sci-fi dreams.
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EU should revive talks on broader China trade deal, top MEP says
As EU lawmakers prepare to visit Beijing, the European Parliament's trade chief is calling for a broader agreement that could revive elements of a frozen investment pact and address unfair Chinese trade practices across multiple industries. #EuropeNews
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Trump announces mandate forcing AI data centers to pay energy dividends to the local community — says excess energy should be given or sold back to prevent increases or even bring down costs
Excess electricity generated could also make its way to the local community.
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Tech Industry
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AI Guardrails Aren’t Stopping Criminal Hackers
Hackers around the world are all-in on using agentic AI to wage attacks—and manipulating tools like Anthropic’s Claude to help them carry out their crimes.
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Inside Ukraine’s strange rift with a Nato ally over North Korea
The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports
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Ukraine war latest: Trump celebrates release of US prisoner in Russia
Stephen Hubbard was released in St Petersburg as Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin
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Drinking tea every day has a surprise health benefit, study finds
The temperature you drink your tea may also impact your health
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US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
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The world's first spinal cord transplant has been performed in Russia
A surgeon has told New Scientist they have performed a transplant on someone with a complete spinal cord injury using a piece of spinal cord from a brain-dead donor, but researchers have raised concerns
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Semiconductors
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Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, while Trump has promised Republicans $400m
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Germany's Merz says EU ready to defend industry against 'unfair' Chinese trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday that the European Union would defend itself against what he called "unfair" Chinese trade practices that could threaten German industry.
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APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability
Senior Pacific Rim finance officials say global economic imbalances are bringing persistent risks and pledge to improve cooperation and communication
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Trump floats cash payments amid backlash over AI data centers
Writing on Truth Social Wednesday, Trump said developers could win over skeptical residents by sharing the facilities' financial benefits
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She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family
To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who she’d find hiding there.
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A First Nation community in Canada is using a data center to preserve its heritage
The Wiikwemkoong First Nation in Canada is using a data center to help preserve its heritage
