From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.

Source: BBC

Alarm at plan for less-qualified probation staff to deal with sex offenders in England and Wales

Watchdog warns that move, which also includes domestic abusers, must be closely watched to keep public safe

Domestic abusers and sex offenders in England and Wales will be rehabilitated by …

Source: The Guardian

Deutsche Bahn pays €197M in compensation for delays in 2024

Over 6 million rail customers in Germany filed for compensation over delays and cancellations. Germany's rail operator said old and overloaded infrastructure was to blame.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Tariffs are 'lose-lose' for U.S. jobs and industry, economist says: 'There are no winners here'

Tariffs aim to insulate certain sectors from foreign competition. But evidence shows they often end up losing U.S. jobs.

Source: CNBC

Boys widen gap over girls in maths and science in England, study reveals

Analysis of post-Covid performance overturns recent claims that boys are falling behind girls at school

Boys in England have opened a wide gap over girls in maths and science, based …

Source: The Guardian

Novo Nordisk shares fall 5.4% after latest trial results for its next-generation weight loss drug

Shares of Novo Nordisk fell sharply on Monday, after the firm published results from the latest clinical trial of its CagriSema weight-loss drug.

Source: CNBC

The red counties that want to split from blue Illinois

Almost a third of the state’s counties have voted to investigate leaving

Source: Financial Times

White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity

The Trump administration argues that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.

Source: CNBC

Tesla’s stock has lost its ‘Trump bump.’ Here’s the latest bad news.

Tesla’s stock is sinking after another month of bad China sales. Elon Musk has now lost about $7 billion in his stake since the election.

Source: MarketWatch

Russia imposes fees to stem flood of low-cost Chinese cars

Moscow hardens stance as vehicle imports targeted by western sanctions overwhelm local market

Source: Financial Times

Palestinians react as Israel cuts off Gaza’s remaining electricity

The last power line operating into Gaza has been cut off by Israel, threatening the operation of a key water facility.

Source: Al Jazeera

Federal decentralized system 'only workable solution' for Syria, analyst says

The worst violence to hit Syria since Bashar al-Assad's ouster poses a major threat to the transition, with mass killings of civilians throwing into doubt the new authorities' ability to …

Source: France 24