China faces AI chip shortage due to SMIC capacity limits
China struggles with developing AI chips due to SMIC's limited 7nm manufacturing capacity.
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China intensifies scrutiny of US AI software
China intensifies security checks on Anthropic’s AI coding assistant, Claude Code, amid concerns over potential backdoor risks.
CXMT IPO focuses on DRAM, delays HBM push
China's largest DRAM maker CXMT prioritizes commodity memory over high-bandwidth memory in its IPO.
CXMT raises US$4.1bn for DRAM expansion
China's top DRAM maker CXMT raises US$4.1bn for DDR5 and HBM development.
Mexico investigates US claims over drug lord capture
Mexico launches investigation into potential US involvement in 2024 drug lord seizure, with local media suggesting FBI's role.
Labour MPs to Rebel on Political Funding Reforms
Labour Members of Parliament plan to challenge government’s proposed changes, introducing stricter measures including a ban on cryptocurrency donations.
Doreen Lawrence rejects legal bill for failed Daily Mail lawsuit
Doreen Lawrence will not foot the multimillion-pound legal bill for her failed lawsuit against the Daily Mail, with Prince Harry stepping in…
Graham Linehan Receives £25,000 Compensation from Met Police
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan receives £25,000 in compensation and an apology from the Metropolitan police after arrest over gender-critical posts.
Ex-Olympian denies Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
David Hearn, former US Olympian canoeist, pleads not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after a $14.7m renovation project.
Farage faces potential double byelection challenge
Nigel Farage triggers an optional byelection for Reform UK, risking a replay of financial claims and testing his commitment to the cause.
OPCW restores Syria’s voting rights
The OPCW has restored Syria's voting rights after a period where it was suspended due to chemical weapons use.
Tinubu faces political crisis over fake government agency
President Bola Tinubu faces political crisis after a fictitious federal entity was allocated funds in the 2026 budget, raising concerns of corruption…
Ex-Reform candidate claims fraudster Cottrell was introduced as Farage’s chief of staff
Exclusive: George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, was routinely introduced as Nigel Farage's chief of staff before the 2024 election. He denies holding…
Nato leaders receive unexpected gifts of guns and bullets from Turkish president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gifted engraved revolvers with ammunition to Nato leaders during an Ankara summit.
Santas gather in Denmark for annual congress
Dozens of Santas and Mrs. Clauses attend annual congress in Aalborg, Denmark.
Former Olympian denies damaging Washington’s Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool
David Hearn, a three-time US Olympian, pleads not guilty to property destruction after touching the blue liner of Washington's reflecting pool during…
Transport Secretary Haigh Accuses Starmer Allies of Sexist Treatment
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh accuses Keir Starmer’s allies of mistreating women in the cabinet with vicious briefings.
Erdogan gifts NATO leaders revolvers as parting gifts
Turkish President Erdogan gives revolvers as parting gifts to NATO leaders during summit in Ankara.
Pakistan and Croatia Sign Joint Communique on Bilateral Cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Croatian counterpart H.E. Dr. Gordan Grlić Radman to discuss trade and cultural
Reform UK activists directed to Clacton in wake of Manchester mayoral byelection
Party urges focus on Clacton contest over Manchester mayoral byelection amid strategic realignment.