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Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

NEWCASTLE, Australia — Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators. Australia’s Attorney General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition on Monday, ending the Boston-born 55-year-old’s nearly two-year attempt to avoid being returned to the U.S. Duggan, who served in the Marines for 12 years …

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10 hours, 4 minutes ago

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader. Scott has compared Chinese drones to spy balloons that could “gather data or carry harmful payloads” across America, posing risks to military bases, critical infrastructure …

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11 hours, 20 minutes ago

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks

Deccan Chronicle

TOKYO: Honda and Nissan were poised Monday to announce the start of talks on a merger to help the Japanese giants catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles. Honda and Nissan -- Japan's number two and three automakers after Toyota -- are aiming to finalise a merger deal in June 2025, several media outlets said. Mitsubishi Motors, …

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15 hours, 15 minutes ago

Zuppa claims their drones entirely manufactured in India cannot be hijacked

New Indian Express

New Delhi: Indian drone manufacturer, Zuppa, claims that their drones are more dependable as they cannot be hijacked primarily due to teas they are manufactured locally without any Chinese spares in them. Prior to the August incident of hijacking Zuppa I had claimed that the components of its drones were all manufactured in India and were suitable for security and …

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15 hours, 15 minutes ago

China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system

Al Jazeera

The Philippines has announced plans to buy the United States’ Typhon missile system, triggering China to warn of an impending “arms race” in the Asia Pacific region. Philippine military chief Lieutenant-General Roy Galido said on Monday that the country would acquire the mid-range missile system, already deployed by the US army on its territory for annual joint military exercises, “for …

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China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

Associated Press

BEIJING — The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as …

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China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open

The Hindu

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen on Saturday said that she has decided to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this and will kick off her 2025 season at the Australian Open next month. Despite being beaten by Aryna Sabalenka in the final of 2024’s first major, Zheng enjoyed a successful year, claiming the Paris Olympics gold medal and …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

Inside China’s alleged scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond

LA Times

The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China, on Feb. 2, 2022. According to the criminal complaint, Sun referred to the council member in messages to Chinese officials as a “new political star.” While the U.S. attorney’s office has declined to identify the politician — identified only as Individual …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

LA Times

The Chinese government protested Sunday about the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning that the United States that it is “playing with fire.” President Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory …

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2 days, 1 hour ago

No wonder the royals don't want Andrew and Fergie around for Christmas... Just look at the company the disgraced Duke of York keeps, says ANDREW LOWNIE

Daily Mail

As Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson spend a desultory Christmas alone at the Royal Lodge, while more than 40 members of the Royal Family celebrate 125 miles away in Sandringham, they may well feel a pang of regret over the Duke's associations. Paedophile Epstein, 66, killed himself in prison in 2019 while Maxwell remains locked up at FCI …

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2 days, 4 hours ago

Volkswagen Cuts Deal With The Union, To Layoff 35,000 Jobs In Germany In Future

ABP News

Volkswagen on Friday announced some major changes to the company’s operations in the home country. Volkswagen said that no immediate site closures or layoffs would take place and also backed away from its demand of 10 per cent wage cuts. Issuing a statement, Volkswagen CEO, Oliver Blume said, “With the package of measures that has been agreed, the company has …

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2 days, 13 hours ago

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Misery of cancel culture on the trains

Daily Mail

It will come as no surprise to beleaguered commuters that Manchester Victoria is the worst railway station for cancellations. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander acknowledges the need for modernisation yet her party gave the rail unions a bumper pay deal without insisting on reform. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has acknowledged the need for modernisation of the railway, yet her party gave …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Who is the politician at the center of the latest Chinese influence scandal?

LA Times

An Arcadia City Council member is the fiancée of a man charged by federal prosecutors this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by attempting to influence local politicians, according to court records and interviews. “He’s been very active in Southern California for a long time.” Residents said Sun threw and promoted numerous events in the …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Funeral held for victims of the Hague explosion, Mayor van Zanen attends

NL Times

The funeral of three family members who died in a deadly explosion on Tarwekamp in The Hague two weeks ago was held Saturday in the presence of 250 mourners, including family, friends, and Mayor Jan van Zanen. The victims, part of a Chinese family, included a 45-year-old father, a 41-year-old mother, and their 17-year-old daughter. “Li, Renai, and Sofia were …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

Scientists finally think they've worked out exactly why we have eyelashes... and how they function

Daily Mail

Scientist have finally discovered why we have eyelashes and how they function. Although traditionally thought to protect your eyes from debris and shield them from bright lights, scientists have now found another function — they repel water. Although traditionally thought to protect your eyes from debris and shield them from bright lights, scientists have now found another function — they …

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VW wage deal for 120,000 German workers avoids layoffs, plant closures

Associated Press

FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen and its employee representatives said Friday they have reached a wage deal for 120,000 German workers that avoids plant closings and bars involuntary layoffs through 2030. The deal would save VW 1.5 billion euros a year in labor costs and 4 billion euros a year by slashing manufacturing capacity by more 700,000 vehicles across its German …

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3 days, 2 hours ago

'Big deal': Elon Musk raises alarms by endorsing what's known as 'German neo-Nazi party'

Raw Story

Elon Musk raised alarm by endorsing Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland, which has called for the nation to leave the European Union. The tech billionaire and Donald Trump adviser commented on an X post by far-right influencer Naomi Seibt, who had criticized German politician Friedrich Merz, saying the potential next chancellor was "horrified by the idea that Germany should follow …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Sarah Ferguson has 'literally saved Christmas' amidst Prince Andrew's Chinese 'spy' scandal, Rebecca English says in PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

Daily Mail

Amidst the alleged Chinese spy scandal that Prince Andrew is linked to, Sarah Ferguson is thought to have influenced her ex-husband's decision to not attend the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. 'Sarah the Duchess of York has literally saved Christmas for the Royal Family,' Rebecca English said on Mail+'s Palace Confidential. Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew attending Royal Ascot …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

US Dept Of Commerce Reportedly Urges Nvidia To Find Out How Its Chips Ended Up In China

ABP News

The US has had sanctions over China that obstruct it from getting hands on Nvidia chips, but over the past year, a few instances have come to light that reveal that China is in possession of Nvidia products. The chipmaker has reportedly asked major distributors, including Super Micro Computer and Dell Technologies, to perform spot checks on their customers in …

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Lineup To Retain Camera Design Of iPhone 16 Pro Models

ABP News

Apple's iPhone 17 series is anticipated to debut in September next year, with rumours suggesting various design updates for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the speculated iPhone 17 Slim. According to Moments Digital on Weibo, the iPhone 17 Pro models will retain the same camera layout as the iPhone 16 Pro series. However, the …

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3 days, 13 hours ago

TOM UTLEY: Prince Andrew appears to be a mix of stupidity, arrogance and lack of self-awareness. So why do I feel sorry for him?

Daily Mail

Every Christmas I remember a ticking-off from my late mother-in-law, an observant Roman Catholic, after I'd jeered at some celebrity for being as thick as brandy butter. Well, I can't pretend that I've always abided by my mother-in-law's stricture in newspaper columns I've written over the years. But bearing her lesson in mind, and in the spirit of Christmas peace …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

China's homegrown C919 aircraft carries 1 mln passengers

China Daily

SHANGHAI -- China's domestically developed large passenger aircraft, the C919, reached the milestone of having carried 1 million passengers on Thursday, said China Eastern Airlines. The 1 millionth passenger on the C919 was on flight MU 2158 from Shanghai to Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on Thursday, operated by China Eastern Airlines. The first C919 large passenger aircraft was delivered …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily

Ukrainian refugees sit on the pavement in Kocs village, Hungary, on Aug 21, after about 120 refugees were evicted from a guesthouse. Lai Suetyi, an associate professor at the Center for European Studies at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, told China Daily that the EU is worried about "Trump 2.0", citing the many discussions, debates and media coverage going on …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Solar firms eye options in emerging markets

China Daily

An employee works at a solar panel production facility in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, in May. LI ZHIPENG/XINHUA Chinese solar companies are turning their attention to emerging markets in Indonesia and the Middle East as the United States intensifies trade restrictions on imported photovoltaic products from various regions, analysts said. In early December, the US made a preliminary decision …

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Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks

Zuppa claims their drones entirely manufactured in India cannot be hijacked

China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system

China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open

Inside China’s alleged scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

No wonder the royals don't want Andrew and Fergie around for Christmas... Just look at the company the disgraced Duke of York keeps, says ANDREW LOWNIE

Volkswagen Cuts Deal With The Union, To Layoff 35,000 Jobs In Germany In Future

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Misery of cancel culture on the trains

Who is the politician at the center of the latest Chinese influence scandal?

Funeral held for victims of the Hague explosion, Mayor van Zanen attends

Scientists finally think they've worked out exactly why we have eyelashes... and how they function

VW wage deal for 120,000 German workers avoids layoffs, plant closures

'Big deal': Elon Musk raises alarms by endorsing what's known as 'German neo-Nazi party'

Sarah Ferguson has 'literally saved Christmas' amidst Prince Andrew's Chinese 'spy' scandal, Rebecca English says in PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

US Dept Of Commerce Reportedly Urges Nvidia To Find Out How Its Chips Ended Up In China

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Lineup To Retain Camera Design Of iPhone 16 Pro Models

TOM UTLEY: Prince Andrew appears to be a mix of stupidity, arrogance and lack of self-awareness. So why do I feel sorry for him?

China's homegrown C919 aircraft carries 1 mln passengers

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

Solar firms eye options in emerging markets