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China warns satellites from Elon Musk’s Starlink are ‘safety and security’ risk

China warns satellites from Elon Musk’s Starlink are ‘safety and security’ risk

China has warned that the rapid expansion of internet satellite constellations such as SpaceX’s Starlink presented “pronounced safety and security challenges”. Addressing an informal United Nations Security Council event initiated by Russia on Monday, Beijing’s representative cited several incidents, including near collisions between Starlink satellites and the Chinese space station in 2021, and a satellite that disintegrated in December. The representative also pointed to the disregard of...
China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubling sales

China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubling sales

The owner of an online shop in eastern China has begun using handy daily items as clothing tags to deter exploitative returns and boost sales. The ingenious owner, surnamed Wang, who lives in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, has been praised by customers and netizens alike for his creativity. After his piano business went bankrupt, Wang moved into selling menswear. He shared some of his unconventional clothing tags, such as mouse pads and wiper fluid bottles online. He also designed tags made from...
10 races for governor to watch in 2026

10 races for governor to watch in 2026

Across the country, 36 gubernatorial elections are on the ballot this year, including in six presidential battleground states.
Welcome, 2026! Here are the landmark events that will happen in the new year.

Welcome, 2026! Here are the landmark events that will happen in the new year.

This new year will be filled with milestones, including America’s 250th birthday, the world’s greatest sports competitions and a mission to the moon.
Five killed and 400 arrests as New Year chaos erupts in Germany

Five killed and 400 arrests as New Year chaos erupts in Germany

Germany's New Year celebrations descended into chaos with over 400 arrests in Berlin as illegal fireworks were used as weapons, leaving dozens injured including a seven-year-old boy in emergency surgery

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

Former U.S. ambassador to China discusses the relationship between the two countries

NPR's A Martinez speaks to Nicholas Burns, former U.S. ambassador to China, about the current state of relations between the U.S. and China.

Italy makes tiny tweak to its anthem, deleting just one word

Italy has quietly made a small change to its national anthem, removing a single word.
Malaysia tightens grip on major social media platforms – will it make the internet safer?

Malaysia tightens grip on major social media platforms – will it make the internet safer?

Malaysia on Thursday moved to bring some of the world’s biggest social media and messaging platforms under its licensing regime, closing a year-long gap in which several tech giants had operated without formal approval. From January 1, platforms with more than eight million users in Malaysia are automatically treated as licensed under local law, even if they had not applied, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The shift coincides with the Online Safety Act...