WORLD
Beijing delays approval of $35bn Synopsys-Ansys semiconductor deal amid chip export tensions
China’s antitrust regulator holds up US chip industry merger after Trump tightens export controls.
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Western companies raise alarm over China’s demand for sensitive data in rare earths trade
Beijing’s export controls require disclosure of business secrets as firms scramble for critical materials.
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Germany to prioritise railway overhaul in €500bn infrastructure drive
Germany will prioritise upgrading its ailing rail network with €10.5bn in initial spending from a new €500bn infrastructure fund aimed at reviving its economy and restoring public trust.
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China limits rare-earth export licences for US firms to six months as trade truce remains fragile
Beijing retains key leverage as both sides eye broader agreement amid escalating export controls.
WORLD
Trump administration review puts Aukus submarine deal in doubt
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to withdraw from the Aukus submarine pact with the UK and Australia, alarming allies amid rising tensions with China.
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FBI leadership seeks to move National Academy from Virginia to Alabama, drawing internal and political criticism
Proposed relocation from Quantico to Huntsville aligns with Trump administration push to reshape bureau and shift resources out of Washington.
WORLD
EU sets sanction threat on Chinese banks for claimed aid to Russian war trade
Action represents the first move by Brussels to hit third-party lenders as it looks to increase pressure on Moscow.
WORLD
US nuclear startup fuels next atomic age amid AI boom and rivalry with China
Standard Nuclear’s quest to build safer reactor fuel draws investors and Pentagon interest as energy demands surge.
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Canada’s Davie Shipbuilding eyes Texas yard to help Trump revive US icebreaker production
Plan to build Arctic-ready vessels in Texas aligns with White House push to strengthen domestic shipbuilding industry.
WORLD
Musk retreats from Trump feud after phone calls broker peace
Following public fallout and record Tesla stock drop, Musk acknowledges regret as White House and Trump signal softer tone.
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China’s rare earth controls give it fresh leverage as US firms brace for fragile trade deal
Beijing’s export controls on critical magnets highlight its leverage in trade talks as US automakers and defence companies scramble for supplies.
WORLD
X uses legal threats to pressure brands back to platform as ad boycott drags on
Elon Musk’s platform leans on lawsuits and aggressive tactics to revive ad revenue amid U.S.-China tensions and industry pushback.
ENTERTAINMENT
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary and pop music trailblazer, dies at 82
His lifelong pursuit of musical beauty revolutionized the Beach Boys' sound and left an unparalleled legacy.
BUSINESS
World Bank warns US growth to halve as Trump tariffs hit global economy
Global economic growth is set to slow sharply this year as US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies begin to take their toll on trade, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
WORLD
Apple's Siri snags cast a shadow over AI push before pivotal developer conference
Delays and technical hurdles put the iPhone-maker behind competitors in the race for more sophisticated voice assistants.
WORLD
Trump sends National Guard to Los Angeles after immigration raids spark protests
US federal agents clash with demonstrators as Trump threatens to escalate military involvement.
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France’s soaring debt clouds Macron’s military spending ambitions
As Paris eyes a major defence boost, fiscal constraints risk slowing one of Europe’s most ambitious rearmament plans.
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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield sparks Silicon Valley vs defence industry battle
As the $175bn project advances, tech start-ups and legacy contractors vie for a stake in the Pentagon’s next-generation defence system.
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US restaurants face staffing crisis as Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies
Enforcement sweeps and visa restrictions spark fear and labour shortages across the hospitality industry.
WORLD
Duolingo’s AI push sparks backlash but CEO says change is essential
Duolingo founder and CEO Luis von Ahn defends the company's 'AI-first' strategy, insisting it will enhance—not replace—creative work.
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As Trump escalates attacks on US universities, Vienna’s CEU offers a cautionary tale
Academics warn that Trump’s crackdown resembles Hungary’s Orban playbook that exiled Central European University.
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Trump targets Harvard over China ties as political pressure on elite universities intensifies
Training event involving Xinjiang corps fuels Republican push to revoke Harvard’s funding and student-visa rights.
WORLD
Trump-Musk rift casts uncertainty over DOGE government-cutting project
Trump’s breakup with Musk has left the future of DOGE uncertain, with staff fearing job losses and the initiative losing momentum.
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How Ukraine's drone war is remaking the future of military might
Ukraine’s low-cost drone strike on Russian airbases is reshaping global military strategy, proving that innovation and psychological warfare can outmatch traditional might.
