China’s aim to attract global talent comes as the US is making it harder to bring in foreign workers.
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‘None of us have ever asked for special treatment’ – female veterans respond to Hegseth
The US Secretary of Defense said he wants a return to the ‘male standard’ for combat roles. Woman veterans say the standards were never different.
Dozens feared dead in Indonesia school collapse, officials say
There are reportedly “no signs of life” under the wreckage, where 59 people are still missing.
White House says layoffs ‘imminent’ with no end to shutdown in sight
As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to budge.
Munich Oktoberfest to re-open after fatal house fire and bomb threat
The annual beer festival was closed for several hours because of possible links to an explosion and fire.
Danish PM calls for strong answer from EU leaders to Russia’s hybrid attacks
Copenhagen is on alert as EU leaders discuss boosting their defences in response to disruption from drones and Russian war planes.
French troops board oil tanker linked to Russian ‘shadow fleet’
President Emmanuel Macron said the crew had committed “serious offences” but did not directly link the vessel to Russia.
Musk becomes world’s first half-trillion-dollar man
The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.
Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall dies aged 91
Dr Goodall was a world-leading expert on chimpanzees and a renowned conservationist.
Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla being taken to an Israeli port.