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China is intensifying efforts to reduce non‑CO₂ greenhouse gases as part of its climate strategy for 2035. For the first time, the country’s nationally determined contributions (NDCs) explicitly include methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases in total emission controls. The new measures cover multiple sectors, including energy, agriculture, and waste treatment. By addressing these potent greenhouse gases, China aims to complement its carbon dioxide reduction efforts and strengthen overall climate action. Methane and nitrous oxide are particularly powerful contributors to global warming. Methane has a warming potential over 25 times that of CO₂ over a 100-year period, while nitrous oxide…

South Korea emerges as a hub for advanced AI Nvidia will supply over 260,000 of its most advanced AI chips to South Korea’s government and leading companies including Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. The chips will power factories producing semiconductors, robots, and autonomous vehicles. Chief executive Jensen Huang said the deal allows South Korea to “export intelligence as a new product.” He did not reveal the total value of the contracts. The announcement caps a historic week for Nvidia. On Wednesday, the company became the first ever to reach a $5 trillion valuation. A day later, optimism grew that improving US-China…

Enzo Maresca didn’t hold back after Chelsea’s chaotic 4-3 Carabao Cup win over Wolves, slamming Liam Delap’s “very stupid” red card and urging his young squad to “grow up.” Chelsea looked to be cruising with first-half goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, Estêvão, and Jamie Gittens putting them 3-0 up at the break. But after Delap was sent off for two yellow cards in seven minutes, Wolves mounted a spirited comeback through Tolu Arokodare and a brace from David Møller Wolfe. “It’s embarrassing — two yellows in seven minutes,” Maresca said. “After the first, I told him to calm down…

Strong iPhone demand pushed Apple’s revenue higher in the three months ending in September, closing its fiscal year with record profit. The company posted stronger-than-expected results despite global trade tensions and growing competition in artificial intelligence. Apple’s September-quarter success came mainly from the powerful debut of the iPhone 17 line-up. “Apple proudly reports a record September-quarter revenue of $102.5 billion, including all-time highs for iPhone and Services,” said CEO Tim Cook. Driven by iPhone sales, Apple earned $27.5 billion (€23.8bn), nearly double its profit from a year earlier. Its stock climbed 2% in after-hours trading. Although the iPhone 17 lacks…

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years, raising cautious hopes of easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Trump described the meeting in South Korea as “amazing,” while Beijing said both sides had reached a consensus to address “major trade issues.” Relations have been rocky since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, prompting Beijing’s retaliation. A short-lived truce in May failed to end the confrontation. No formal trade deal came from Thursday’s talks, but both leaders hinted at progress. Behind closed doors, negotiators have struggled for months to…

Human Rights Watch urged Merz to condemn Turkey’s repression of opposition leaders, including Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a stronger strategic partnership between Europe and Turkey during his first official visit to Ankara. He praised Turkey’s vital mediating role in the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts. Merz spoke beside President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, days after Turkey and the United Kingdom sealed a multi-billion-euro agreement to sell 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Germany, part of the consortium that builds the aircraft, recently ended its resistance to exporting them to Turkey. Reports indicated that Germany also supported Turkey’s involvement in…

A tiny spider believed extinct in the UK has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight, thrilling conservationists. The Aulonia albimana, now nicknamed the white-knuckled wolf spider for its pale palps and the tense race to find it, was spotted at the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve, accessible only by boat. Entomologists Mark Telfer and Graeme Lyons found the spider in the final minutes of their four-hour survey — the first confirmed sighting since 1985. “To find a species thought lost for 40 years is thrilling,” said Telfer. The discovery was made in an area restored by grazing Hebridean sheep,…

China will expand market access and strengthen international cooperation in the next five-year period, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has announced. The plan focuses on opening key sectors, particularly services, to both domestic and foreign companies. Officials said the new policy aims to create a more inclusive and competitive market. By increasing access, China hopes to attract more investment and innovation. Experts view this as a sign of China’s commitment to global trade integration and economic growth. The CPC highlighted the service sector as a major area for expansion. Finance, healthcare, education, and technology services are expected to see…

Steady Policy After Earlier Rate CutsThe European Central Bank is set to keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting, signaling a preference for stability after several reductions earlier this year. Officials have said that policy is “in a good place,” suggesting confidence that the current stance supports the twin goals of moderating inflation and sustaining growth. With price pressures easing and earlier adjustments still filtering through financial markets, the Governing Council is expected to take a measured, wait-and-see approach. Export Slowdown Adds to Economic ConcernsNew trade data indicate that the euro area’s exports are losing ground, reflecting sluggish global…

A huge Microsoft outage on Wednesday brought parts of the global internet to a standstill. Websites for Heathrow, NatWest, and Minecraft went offline for several hours, leaving millions unable to access key services before systems were restored later that night. Websites crash as users report widespread failures Thousands of people reported website crashes and login errors across multiple countries. Outage tracker Downdetector showed a sharp spike in complaints as users faced slow-loading pages and broken links. Microsoft confirmed that many Microsoft 365 users suffered long delays in Outlook and related services. By 21:00 GMT, most affected websites had returned online…