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China summons European diplomats over statement on Taiwan

China cancelled a foreign ministers’ meeting with Japan to protest a G7 statement that there was no justification for the exercises.

Taiwan

China begins 'unprecedented' military drills around Taiwan

Chinese state media has framed the military exercises around self-ruled island as war plan rehearsal, as Taiwan claims China wants to change the regional status quo.

Money

Can the US dollar be toppled as the world's premier reserve currency?

The power of the dollar as the world’s premier reserve currency gives the US far-reaching advantages over its rivals. But with Russia and other BRICS nations signalling their intention to challenge this power, is it under threat?

Europe News

Orbán visits Trump after furore over 'racist' comments

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas on Thursday. But first, he met with "important ally" Donald Trump.

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Taiwan

Taiwan 'will not back down' amid China threats, says its president

China's foreign minister said the US was "playing with fire", as Pelosi became the highest-ranking US official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island

Culture news

Why would someone want Hitler's wristwatch?

An auction house in the US has become known for its Nazi memorabilia. But why is there such a big market?

Culture news

How did Beyoncé become the biggest deal in music?

A Beyoncé releases ‘Renaissance’, we take a look at the bold career moves that have put the queen of pop on her thrown.

Lifestyle

Vabbing: is your vaginal fluid the best perfume for getting a date?

This TikTok trend has people using their vaginal discharge to attract partners. But does the science hold up?

USA

Biden tests positive for COVID again, in rare case of virus 'rebound'

The new positive test comes just a few days after the White House said he had been given the all clear to come out of isolation, and several negative tests.

Travel News

As digital nomads flock to Mexico City, some locals are fed up

Mexico City is a hub for digital nomads. But faced with skyrocketing rents, locals are frustrated.

Culture news

Comic-Con International returns in full force after pandemic pause

Stars, cosplayers and hordes of fans are filling the San Diego Convention Center in full force for the first time since 2019.

Russia

Vladimir Putin 'entirely too healthy' says CIA chief

Speaking at a security forum in Aspen, Colorado, William Burns dismissed rumours that Putin was seriously ill with cancer.

Art

Pop artist Claes Oldenburg, maker of huge urban sculptures, dies

Pop artist Claes Oldenburg turned the mundane into the monumental through his outsized sculptures of a baseball bat, a clothespin and other objects.

Saudi Arabia

Biden to visit Saudi Arabia despite Khashoggi killing criticism

US President Joe Biden promised to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" on his campaign trail two years ago, but energy and security concerns have forced a changed stance.

Israel

US and Israel vow never to let Iran get nuclear weapons

The US president met the Israeli prime minister but neither can agree how to proceed.

Culture news

These Ancient Greek statues used to be colourful

Two historians have created a new exhibition at the Met, returning Greek and Roman statues to their original colours.

Tech News

More than 500 women sue Uber over sexual assault claims

The complaint alleges that women passengers in multiple US states were sexually assaulted by Uber drivers with whom they were paired through the app.

Israel

Biden praises 'bone deep' bond on first presidential visit to Israel

The US president wlll meet with Palestinian officials on Friday, and continue to Saudi Arabia on his first Middle East tour since taking office.

Europe News

EU welcomes Canada's decision to return Russian turbine to Germany

Ukraine has criticised the move as a "dangerous" concession to Russia, which is under heavy Western sanctions.

Green News

Five countries owe €6 trillion in climate reparations, new study shows

There is now a scientific basis for countries to claim money for climate damage.