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Britain is eyeing greater engagement and closer trade ties with China, seeking to steady a relationship long marked by volatility, its ambassador to Beijing said, ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s highly anticipated visit. Peter Wilson told reporters on Tuesday that Britain was taking a long-term “strategic approach” to China and that London sought “a relationship that is consistent”. “We want to build the kind of relationship of mutual respect and trust between our leadership that allows...

China appears to have sent a message to the market with a recent 67 million yuan (US$9.7 million) fine on an unregistered education firm: the government is not planning to reverse its ban on after-school tutoring any time soon. With Beijing striving to boost consumption and create jobs, there had been growing speculation that authorities might relax their restrictions on private academic tutoring – an industry that had been worth tens of billions of dollars before the 2021 ban. But that now...

This morning brings steady, friendly momentum for us all. As the Moon trines the Sun, we feel clearer about priorities and kinder with each other, which sets a welcoming tone. At 3:32 PM EST, the Moon trines idealistic Venus, smoothing conversations and making empathy feel natural in everyday communications and small errands. Acts of service can repair awkwardness or friction. Wherever we're at, ease grows when we share and listen in equal measure. Speak gently, because soft words unlock trust and cooperation.

Cinematographer Jules O'Loughlin tells IndieWire about working with horses, weather, and young actors for Season 2 of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians."

China’s instructions to citizens not to visit Japan during the coming Lunar New Year holiday has been welcomed by some Japanese weary of overcrowding at tourist hotspots, while local travel operators say the immediate impact on business is likely to be limited. Beijing’s advisory, issued on Monday through the Chinese foreign ministry and diplomatic missions, cites security concerns in Japan and a claimed rise in crimes targeting Chinese nationals. It comes amid heightened diplomatic friction...

Travelling Chelsea fans in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League game are told to "exercise extreme caution" after two supporters suffer injuries.

Travelling Chelsea fans in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League game are told to "exercise extreme caution" after two supporters suffer injuries.

Travelling Chelsea fans in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League game are told to "exercise extreme caution" after two supporters suffer injuries.

Travelling Chelsea fans in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League game are told to "exercise extreme caution" after two supporters suffer injuries.

NTSB investigators showed video and animation of last year’s horrific midair crash in Washington D.C as they say multiple failures led to that crash. Investigators warned of a culture of complacency that could lead to the next crash at another airport. NBC News’ Tom Costello has the story. 

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday to expedite permits and remove local or state government delays for Los Angeles County residents rebuilding after last year’s devastating wildfires.

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday to expedite permits and remove local or state government delays for Los Angeles County residents rebuilding after last year’s devastating wildfires.