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Trump’s Golden Dome: will the numbers add up to deter China in the Indo-Pacific?
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Israeli attacks kill over 70 in Gaza, hitting seaside cafe and aid seekers
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Chinese study finds naturally occurring compound produced during exercise prevents inflammation and ageing of organs.
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Canada may be heading for a reality check after trying to take on both of its biggest trading partners at the same time.
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Musk renews criticism of Trump megabill, calls for new political party
World’s richest man warns of ‘insane and destructive’ spending in Trump bill, and vows to punish lawmakers who back it.
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New rules to set boundaries for China’s top decision-making bodies
Communist Party’s inner circle reviews proposal to ensure coordinating groups don’t overstep their authority.
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Trump’s ICE raids leave California crops unpicked as workers vanish
Immigration raids are deterring farmworkers in California, causing crops to rot, as experts warn of supply chain issues and price increases.
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Obama, Bush and Bono fault Trump’s gutting of USAID on agency’s last day
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As Washington’s deadline looms, Beijing warns nations not to cut deals that hurt its interests – but how will it respond if ignored?
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Cloudy with a chance of bankruptcy: US tariffs hurt China’s solar firms
One-third of China’s 121 listed solar producers are in the red; more than 50 along the supply chain have filed for bankruptcy this year.
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