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The politics behind Trump’s $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers
A simmering scandal involving foreign workers and American technology jobs has finally spilled over into policy with wide-ranging implications.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to four years: What comes next after his high-profile trial
The music mogul apologized to victims and family, but faces years in prison as his legal fight continues.
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China’s Arctic gamble: Why Beijing is pushing ships through a risky sea route
The Northern Sea Route is quicker trade but with vast environmental and geopolitical hazards.
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Can the Isle of Wight keep its economy afloat amid setbacks and new opportunities?
Britain's biggest island is threatened by manufacturing losses, population aging, and tourism decline—but some sectors are still placing their bets on its future.
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How companies might avoid Trump’s new $100,000 visa fee
Employers weigh offshoring, alternative visas and green cards as the U.S. tightens rules for high-skilled workers.
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Who Americans blame for the government shutdown
A new Washington Post poll shows more faulting Trump and Republicans than Democrats.
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Why Pfizer struck a drug-pricing deal with the Trump administration
Tariffs, political pressure and personal ties shaped a high-stakes agreement.
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Why women in the US military are pushing back against Hegseth’s remarks on standards
US defence secretary’s comments revive old debates over equality, fitness tests and combat roles.
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Why Americans are relocating and what the data reveals
The tranquillity and safety of suburbs and rural areas are reshaping mobility trends across the country.
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Why a UK grooming gang leader was sentenced to 35 years
Seven men handed down sentences in Rochdale case as Britain confronts decades of abuse scandals.
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Why the crypto stockpiling craze is cooling after a red-hot summer
Corporate bitcoin buying slows as share prices fall and investors grow cautious.
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Why Trump wants universities to sign a new funding pact
White House offers preferential grants to schools that agree to strict limits on admissions, tuition and politics.
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Why the US is giving Ukraine intelligence for strikes deep inside Russia
Trump approves expanded support as Washington weighs sending long-range missiles.
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Why China is pushing Nokia and Ericsson out of its telecom networks
China has tightened restrictions on European telecom firms Nokia and Ericsson, subjecting them to lengthy national security reviews, reducing their market share to 4% in 2024, and boosting Chinese rivals like Huawei.
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US government shutdown explained: Which US services stop and which keep running
A range of US government services has been halted as the government shutdown enters its first few days, with hundreds of thousands of federal employees without wages and thousands more conducting business unpaid.
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How China is pushing its tech ambitions despite US restrictions
China’s tech showcase in Hangzhou highlights innovation strength but also exposes the strains of US trade curbs and a crowded domestic market.
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Toyoake’s smartphone curfew: Why one Japanese city is limiting screen time to two hours
A new ordinance in Toyoake, Japan, seeks to cut daily screen time, but the plan has divided residents and sparked a debate about government overreach.
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How Europe’s defence start-ups are reshaping the future of war
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising global tensions have fuelled a boom in military tech start-ups, from AI fighter jets to robotic spies.
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What Europe’s ‘drone wall’ means for defence against Russia
The European Union is exploring a joint anti-drone shield to secure its eastern borders after a series of Russian incursions.
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Why tourists are flocking to Chongqing, China’s surreal sci-fi city
A stacked, neon megacity of cliffs, skyrails and hot pot is luring travellers who want their Asia trip to feel futuristic—and a little surreal.
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Why American support for Israel is collapsing after two years of war in Gaza
More US voters now identify with Palestinians than Israelis for the first time in decades, rewriting the politics of US-Israel relations.
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Why Trump’s mass meeting with America’s military brass is sparking alarm
A rare Pentagon gathering of hundreds of senior officers has fuelled speculation about motive, cost and precedent.
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Why the Pentagon wants to double missile production for a potential China conflict
US military leaders are pressing defence contractors to ramp up output of key weapons, but the scale of the task raises questions whether it can be achieved.
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Tropical storm Imelda batters Caribbean, Cuba reports two deaths
Tropical Storm Imelda brought heavy rains to the northern Caribbean, killing two in Cuba, forcing evacuations, school closures, and power outages in the Bahamas, while Bermuda braces for a double storm threat.
