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Can Europe, China forge a climate connection?
Oped, Published on 12/08/2025
» Earlier this year, the Chinese firm CATL, the world's largest battery-maker, unveiled an electric-vehicle (EV) battery capable of delivering a remarkable 520 kilometres (323 miles) of driving range after just five minutes of charging. The announcement came a month after BYD, China's leading EV manufacturer, launched its own ultra-fast charging system. In solar, too, the numbers are staggering: Chinese firms can now produce over 1,200 gigawatts of solar panels annually.
Bangkok for the next Trump-Kim talks?
Oped, Suthichai Yoon, Published on 06/08/2025
» Some might call it improbable. Others might say it's unrealistic. But proposing Bangkok as the host city for the next summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is neither fantasy nor wishful thinking -- it's a logical, geopolitically sound proposal rooted in history and diplomacy.
French rider Ferrand-Prevot solos to victory in women's Tour de France
AFP, Published on 04/08/2025
» CHâTEL (FRANCE) - French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prevot soloed to victory on Sunday in the ninth and final stage in the Alps to seal the women's Tour de France title.
A new agenda for climate-resilient development
Oped, Published on 01/08/2025
» Mitigating the worst effects of climate change requires reconciling ambition and justice. But achieving both a just energy transition and ambitious global climate action depends on trade rules that foster equitable development. To facilitate the shift to low-carbon economies, developing countries must have reliable access to green technologies, investments, and international markets.
Supreme Pogacar wins Tour de France for fourth time
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» PARIS - Tadej Pogacar closed out a supreme 21-day performance to win the Tour de France in Paris on Sunday, crushing his rivals in the 3,400km slog to rack up a fourth title.
Ending European tech stagnation
News, Published on 15/07/2025
» As the tech revolution intensifies, Europe is finding itself on the sidelines, particularly in AI. This is a problem not only for Europe but for the broader Western alliance. As other regions surge ahead with tech-centric ambitions, the prospect of Europe fading into digital irrelevance is becoming stronger.
Hopes for migrant deal as Macron wraps up UK state visit
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» LONDON — London and Paris were working Thursday to thrash out a deal on undocumented migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats on the last day of the French president's state visit to Britain.
Macron turns to politics on second day of UK visit
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» WINDSOR, England - French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain turned to politics Wednesday as London is expected to press Paris for new measures to curb undocumented immigration.
France’s Macron begins ‘historic’ UK state visit
AFP, Published on 08/07/2025
» WINDSOR, England - French President Emmanuel Macron received a warm and pomp-filled welcome on Tuesday from King Charles III as he began a three-day state visit to Britain, the first by an EU head of state since Brexit.
China to EU brandy exporters: Raise prices or face tariffs
AFP, Published on 04/07/2025
» BEIJING - China will require major European brandy exporters to raise prices or risk anti-dumping taxes of up to 34.9% from Saturday, the latest salvo in its long-running trade spat with the bloc.