China’s 3-nm chip progress; how much sex couples should have: 5 weekend reads you missed
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China’s 3-nm chip progress; how much sex couples should have: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese researchers plot path to 3-nm chips using older lithography tools 2. Trump claims US deal for ‘control’ of Greenland security against ‘adversaries’ 3. Trump, Melania to host Xi and Peng Liy...

Australia news live: ACT offers $500,000 reward for unsolved murders including possible Ivan Milat victim; Crisafulli says plans to reduce visas are ‘nuts’
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Australia news live: ACT offers $500,000 reward for unsolved murders including possible Ivan Milat victim; Crisafulli says plans to reduce visas are ‘nuts’

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDan Tehan says fuel excise cut when oil price high a ‘sensible’ planDan Tehan, the shadow minister for energy, said Gallagher’s criticism of the Coalition’s fuel plan wasn’t fair.[What] I would say to Anthony Albanese and the Labor party is get out amongst the people and see what’s happening in your electorates be...

NSW cop Beau Lamarre-Condon disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before alleged murders, court hears

NSW cop Beau Lamarre-Condon disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before alleged murders, court hears

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The 31-year-old former police officer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder as his trial begins in Sydney’s supreme courtFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former police officer allegedly developed an “infatuation and obsession” with one of his victims, and disguised himself as an Uber Eats rider before shooti...

Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan: 3 killed, several injured as conflict fears grow

Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan: 3 killed, several injured as conflict fears grow

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Pakistan and Afghanistan were involved in their most serious military confrontation in years in February. The latest escalation comes days after the Taliban warned that it would defend Afghan territory against any Pakistani military action. In an interview with Al Arabiya English, Mujahid rejected Pakistan's allegations that militant groups based in Afghanistan recruit, train and launch attacks ag...

Only 160 apprenticeship starts in eight months on Labour’s flagship scheme

Only 160 apprenticeship starts in eight months on Labour’s flagship scheme

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Exclusive: Government warned ‘skills revolution’ at risk amid slow start to project with target of 30,000 starts by end of parliamentLabour has been warned its “skills revolution” to tackle youth unemployment risks failure, after its flagship apprenticeship scheme enrolled only 160 young people in its first eight months.The shortfall, highlighted in a report by the Fabian Society, leaves the gover...

UK urged to strengthen financial muscle of national wealth fund to aid economy

UK urged to strengthen financial muscle of national wealth fund to aid economy

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Unions, thinktanks and others say overhaul could provide investment Britain needsUnions, thinktanks, environmental groups and charities have come together to call on ministers to boost the financial firepower of the national wealth fund to empower it to invest more in Britain and rebalance the country’s economy.Lower energy bills, the revitalisation of the UK’s industrial heartlands and the provis...

‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey

‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey

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While global billionaires and multinational companies have been lured to its shores, many islanders feel left behind and priced out, with food bank use increasingOn a late Friday afternoon on the Channel Island of Jersey, tourists and locals are flocking to St Helier’s waterfront where the town’s sprawling beach has emerged at low tide.In one direction, they face the calm waters of St Aubin’s Bay,...

China tests first practical submarine solar power plant at 10-metre depth in the open sea

China tests first practical submarine solar power plant at 10-metre depth in the open sea

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In a breakthrough that could power the future of underwater operations, Chinese scientists have built and tested the world’s first submarine solar farm, successfully operating a perovskite-based photovoltaic system at a depth of 10 metres (33 feet) in the open sea. The submerged array charged batteries and powered a LED panel, proving that solar energy can be harvested even in the dim, blue-green ...

China tests first practical submarine solar power plant at 10 metres depth in the open sea

China tests first practical submarine solar power plant at 10 metres depth in the open sea

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In a breakthrough that could power the future of underwater operations, Chinese scientists have built and tested the world’s first submarine solar farm, successfully operating a perovskite-based photovoltaic system at a depth of 10 metres (33 feet) in the open sea. The submerged array charged batteries and powered a LED panel, proving that solar energy can be harvested even in the dim, blue-green ...

Suspected DMZ landmine blast injures 3 South Korean soldiers

Suspected DMZ landmine blast injures 3 South Korean soldiers

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Three South Korean military officers were injured in an explosion during an operation near the heavily mined border with North Korea, Seoul’s military said Monday. The incident occurred south of the military demarcation line inside the demilitarised zone (DMZ), one of the world’s most heavily fortified and mined frontiers. Two of the injured officers were evacuated by helicopter, while a third was...

Suspected landmine blast injures South Korean soldiers in DMZ

Suspected landmine blast injures South Korean soldiers in DMZ

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Three people, including South Korean soldiers, were injured in a suspected mine blast inside the demilitarised zone (DMZ), South Korea’s Yonhap News TV reported on Monday. The DMZ, which has divided the peninsula since the 1950-53 Korean war ended with an armistice, is among the most heavily mined places in the world. “A soldier was seriously injured during an operation in the DMZ involving the 25...

NSW cop Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before double murder, court hears

NSW cop Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly disguised himself as Uber Eats rider before double murder, court hears

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The 31-year-old former police officer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder as his trial begins in Sydney’s supreme courtFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former police officer allegedly developed an “infatuation and obsession” with one of his victims, and disguised himself as an Uber Eats rider before shooti...

Beau Lamarre-Condon developed ‘obsession’ with Jesse Baird before fatal double shooting, court hears

Beau Lamarre-Condon developed ‘obsession’ with Jesse Baird before fatal double shooting, court hears

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The 31-year-old former police officer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder as his trial begins in Sydney’s supreme courtFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former police officer allegedly developed an “infatuation and obsession” with one of his victims, and disguised himself as an Uber Eats rider before shooti...

Joe Thomas' Farm Journey: ex-Browns star builds Hall of Fame cattle business; Wagyu drives growth

Joe Thomas' Farm Journey: ex-Browns star builds Hall of Fame cattle business; Wagyu drives growth

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After hanging up his football jersey in 2018, former NFL star Joe Thomas took a new path in life as a cattle farmer in Wisconsin. His venture, Hall of Fame Farms, has flourished, now specializing in high-quality Wagyu and Certified Angus beef. With the same discipline that led him on the field, Thomas expertly navigates his agricultural journey, illustrating the power of perseverance in a complete...

Singapore nets US$862,000 from first auction in money laundering case

Singapore nets US$862,000 from first auction in money laundering case

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A fierce 30-minute bidding war for a rare Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama pumpkin bag – seized in Singapore’s S$3 billion (US$2.35 billion) money laundering case – sent its final price soaring on Sunday night. The limited-edition yellow monogram leather piece, which was a collaboration between the luxury fashion house and the Japanese artist who recently died at 97, eventually went under the hammer f...