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China's post-Phd students hit record levels as global talent race heats up
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/04/2025
» China's post-Phd students hit record levels as global talent race heats upAround 400,000 postdoctoral students have trained in China over the past four decades, with annual enrolment more than tripling in 12 years amid an intensifying global talent race, according to latest figures from the Chinese government.
'Cuter in real life': South Korea names its twin panda 'treasures'
AFP, Published on 12/10/2023
» YONGIN (SOUTH KOREA) - South Korea got its first up-close look at its new pair of baby giant pandas Thursday at a name-revealing ceremony that doubled as an early celebration of the 100 days since their birth.
NBA injury fears for Giannis, Morant as Lakers, Heat win
AFP, Published on 17/04/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Memphis star guard Ja Morant suffered serious injuries that threatened to disrupt two title contenders on Sunday in NBA playoff series-opening defeats.
'Football Leaks' trial ends with whistleblower facing April verdict
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» LISBON - The trial of the whistleblower behind the 'Football Leaks' revelations, a 34-year-old Portuguese man accused of hacking and attempted extortion, concluded in Lisbon on Monday, with the court due to deliver its verdict on April 28.
Chinese police use high-tech tools to crush protests
AFP, Published on 01/12/2022
» BEIJING: Chinese police are using sophisticated surveillance tools in a push to stamp out a nationwide wave of unrest, using facial recognition software and location data to track down and detain protesters.
Portugal's Socialists re-elected with majority
AFP, Published on 31/01/2022
» LISBON: Portugal's ruling Socialists unexpectedly won an outright majority to govern solo after snap elections on Sunday that also saw the far-right make huge gains.
Socialist reign at stake in Portugal election
AFP, Published on 30/01/2022
» LISBON - Portugal voted Sunday in a close-fought election, with no party expected to garner a majority in parliament in a fragmented political landscape that could see the far right make huge gains.
Portugal begins early voting in snap general election
AFP, Published on 23/01/2022
» LISBON - Early voting began in Portugal on Sunday for a snap general election, with polls showing the incumbent Socialists still ahead though with their lead over the nearest centre-right rivals narrowing.
Brazilian family separated by floods is reunited
Published on 30/12/2021
» A firefighter rescue team helped reunite a family on Wednesday separated during the deadly floods in the state of Bahia, Brazil. - REUTERS
Dams burst in Brazil as region hit by floods
Reuters, Published on 27/12/2021
» Two dams gave way in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia after weeks of heavy rains, swamping already swollen local rivers as flooding hit towns across the region, authorities said on Sunday.