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Why China is desperate to ship cars outside of the country
China’s domestic car sales have plummeted due to weak consumer confidence from job market instability and falling property prices, driving manufacturers to focus on overseas exports.
‘Quiet quitting’ could be hitting the economy – here’s why
A new analysis finds that British worker engagement has declined over the past decade, with fewer employees willing to go beyond basic job requirements, potentially contributing to productivity challenges.
At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature
Officials and environmental leaders gathered in Armenia for Cop17 to negotiate a comprehensive agreement aimed at halting nature destruction, amid concerns that current 2030 targets remain significantly off schedule.
Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of 2027 tour sale
Sam Fender removed premium standing ticket options from his upcoming 2027 stadium tour, citing concerns that ticket prices had increased more than intended.
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Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan
Covert monitoring teams in Sudan’s Darfur region document systematic abuses by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, including mass killings, sexual violence, and arbitrary detention, while facing extreme security challenges.
Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
Newly released documentary footage shows Senator Lindsey Graham claimed he persuaded President Trump to join Israel in war against Iran and offered to lobby for attacks on Lebanon, before his death on July 11.
Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Uganda declared the end of its Ebola outbreak after completing a mandatory 42-day monitoring period with no new cases detected, while the DRC continues facing a larger epidemic.
‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped
Palestinian ambulance drivers face severe delays at Israeli checkpoints following a military operation, with some trips requiring detours of up to 100 kilometers and resulting in preventable deaths of patients unable to reach hospitals.
Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
Malaysia’s foreign minister calls for stricter controls on UNHCR refugee documentation and suggests reconsidering the agency’s presence after authorities detained over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers in Kuala Lumpur.
AI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI age
AI tokens, the units measuring AI model usage, could become a standard economic metric similar to kilowatt-hours for electricity as researchers use token data to track AI’s economic impact on markets and industries.
Florida puts ex-police officer to death for girl’s murder, first of 2 executions set for single day
Florida executed a former police officer convicted of murdering an 11-year-old girl Tuesday, the first of two lethal injections scheduled for the same day as the state accelerates capital punishment.
Amid U.S. funding cuts, the International AIDS Conference faces an uncertain future
The 26th International AIDS Conference convenes in Rio de Janeiro amid U.S. funding cuts that threaten global HIV/AIDS efforts, even as new treatment breakthroughs emerge.
Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup
Argentina’s president claims a coordinated campaign financed by US Democrats and Latin American governments targeted his country during the World Cup, a narrative analysts say distracts from his declining popularity.
Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar
Hundreds of death row prisoners at Iran’s largest jail have joined a mass hunger strike, with some sewing their lips shut to protest a surge in executions for drug offences and anti-government protest-related charges.
French Navy carries out ‘shooting drill’ in English Channel mid BBC interview
A French Navy patrol boat fired approximately 17 gunshots during a BBC interview with a UK Conservative MP in the English Channel, with French authorities characterizing it as a routine training exercise.
Past fires suggest effects of Europe and North America wildfires may linger for years
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate due to ferocious wildfires across North America and Europe. Research suggests the health and economic effects of these fires may persist for years after extinguishment.