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China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

The Chinese AI model Kimi K3 has suspended new subscriptions after overwhelming demand pushed its capacity close to its limits

US strikes Iran for ninth consecutive day as more ships targeted in Strait of Hormuz

The United States carried out a new wave of strikes in Iran on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting US military assets in Bahrain, the home of the US Navy's 5th Fleet, and Kuwait.

Emirates unveils ‘game-changing’ headrest across economy class

The U-dream headrest supports your neck and head so you can sleep easier.

米 9日連続イラン攻撃 イラン外相「世界はイランの強さ認識」

アメリカ軍は、イランに対して今月11日以降、9日連続となる攻撃を行いました。一方、イランの革命防衛隊はヨルダンとクウェートに展開するアメリカ軍の航空機やレーダー施設などを攻撃したと主張しました。

水上バイクと女子大学生が衝突 意識ない状態で搬送 兵庫 赤穂

20日午後、兵庫県赤穂市の海岸で水上バイクと22歳の女子大学生が衝突する事故があり、大学生は意識のない状態で病院に搬送されました。海上保安部が詳しい事故の状況を調べています。

Thousands of Cockroach party protesters defy police by marching in Delhi

Youth-led movement calls on education minister to quit in one of India’s largest anti-government rallies in yearsThousands of protesters defied police orders and descended on Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s education minister in one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.A huge crowd, largely made up of students and gen Zs, filled the streets in the heart of India’s capi...

Keir Starmer gives final speech from No 10 as Andy Burnham set to become new prime minister – UK politics live

Starmer giving final address as PM before he heads to Buckingham Palace to meet the king and formally resignAndy Burnham may see banners urging the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea as he drives to Buckingham Palace and the No 10 today.Here is a banner on Whitehall. Continue reading...

Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs

The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.

Hong Kong court tells jury to acquit 14 in alleged triad gangster murder case

A Hong Kong court has ordered the release of 14 defendants charged over the alleged murder of a former triad gangster five years ago, finding that prosecutors had failed to prove the deceased sustained fatal head injuries as a result of deliberate assaults rather than from boxing bouts at his gym. The High Court on Monday directed a jury to acquit the defendants of all charges after ruling the evi...

あす埼玉 熊谷で40度「酷暑日」予想 熱中症に厳重警戒を

20日は東日本から西日本を中心に広い範囲で気温が上がり、山梨県では39度を超えるなど内陸部を中心に危険な暑さになりました。21日は埼玉県では40度と命に関わる危険な暑さが予想されるなど、20日よりもさらに気温が上がるところがある見込みです。熱中症に厳重に警戒し、より一層、対策を心がけてください。

HasanAbi says he may file a restraining order against Destiny after latest livestream comments

In a troubling turn of events, HasanAbi is weighing the option of filing a restraining order against fellow creator Destiny due to what he describes as continuous harassment stemming from Destiny's supporters. He has accused this community of orchestrated harassment and doxxing attempts. HasanAbi insists that this issue is not just about him but is essential for the protection of others.

Indian-origin scientist Satchin Panda resigns from California's Salk institute amid sexual misconduct probe

China’s military mouthpiece issues full-page warning on Japan’s growing drone power

China’s military mouthpiece on Monday dedicated a full page to warning about Japan’s expanding offensive drone capabilities, which it said threatened regional peace and security. PLA Daily said Japan’s right-wing political forces had long sought to bypass Tokyo’s constitutional ban, adopted after World War II, on offensive combat capabilities. Unmanned platforms have allowed Japan to circumvent th...

What does Iran’s attack on Kuwait infrastructure mean for Gulf?

What does Iran’s attack on Kuwait infrastructure mean for Gulf?

World Cup: Spanish boy, 13, killed in fountain collapse during celebrations

Tragedy struck in the Salamanca province when the 13-year-old died during celebrations for the win against Argentina.

EU slaps €550 million fine on AliExpress over illegal and counterfeit goods

The EU’s crackdown on Chinese online marketplaces is accelerating, with aggressive compliance checks and increased charges for imports into the bloc from fast-fashion sites like Temu and Shein.

Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain

Two other young people were injured after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo.

New York sculptor spent $100,000 to make a Charlie Kirk statue no one wants to buy

Sergio Furnari said he thought the lifesize sculpture – which no one commissioned – would raise ‘millions’ of dollarsA New York sculptor has been left furious after spending $100,000 of his own money to build a lifesize statue of Charlie Kirk, only to find that no one wants to buy it.Sergio Furnari, originally from Italy, had hoped the statue of the deceased far-right activist, which he intends to...

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China’s EV industry rose with the aid of tax breaks. What happens when they end?

As China is ending tax exemptions that helped fuel the rise of its electric-vehicle (EV) and solar industries, analysts said it could add to the cost of producing an EV and put pressure on manufacturers, as Beijing steps up efforts to curb overcapacity and price wars. The levy could add about 1,000 yuan (US$147) to the cost of producing an EV, analysts estimated – a modest increase per car, but a ...

Hong Kong bourse operator weighs longer trading hours to sharpen hub edge, sources say

Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending trading hours to align with moves by global peers and sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international financial centre. HKEX and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) confirmed that they were discussing the matter, but did not give details. The discussion was in an early stage and options included extendi...

Chinese student accepted into top university without tutoring, sparks widespread debate

A girl in China, who was recently admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University with an extremely high score on the national university entrance exam, has gone viral on social media after it emerged that her parents had never sent her to after-school tutoring classes, choosing instead to provide a relaxed home environment. Xu Yifang graduated from Xuchang High School in central China’s Henan pro...

Frankford Avenue Bridge: The oldest bridge in the US still carrying traffic was built in 1697 and has survived more than 320 years of history

Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue Bridge, built in 1697, remains in continuous use. This stone arch structure is the oldest surviving roadway bridge still carrying vehicles. It served as a vital link for colonial travel and witnessed revolutionary events. The bridge has been widened and modified over centuries to accommodate modern transport. Designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark...

YCIS Celebrates Exceptional IB Results with Two Perfect Scorers and Offers from Leading Global Universities

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS Hong Kong) celebrates the remarkable achievement of 2026 cohort in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This year, 2 students obtained a perfect score of 45 points; 2 students and 4 students achieved 44 points and 43 points respectively. Apart from the ...

Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race – US politics live

Former state legislator in strong position to become Democratic candidate after several appointments drop out over the weekend In other news, the Trump administration has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the US.The Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) was established in 1996...