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Divisions on net zero and nuclear power βno secretβ, senior Liberal frontbencher admits as party braces for internal brawl
Anne Ruston says policy positions should be thrashed out in Liberal and National party rooms rather than enshrined in Coalition agreementsFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe divisions within the Liberals on climate and energy policy are βno secretβ, senior frontbencher Anne Ruston...
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EV battery maker CATL seeks new growth in clean tech ahead of Hong Kong listing
The company is exploring overseas expansion opportunities and revving up its charging robot initiative through its subsidiary CharGo.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Victory for free speech in Indonesia as court curbs defamation law
Public officials and corporations can no longer sue critics for defamation under the Electronic Information and Transaction (ITE) Law.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?
Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:China turns to PPPs as a βyellow brick roadβ solution to fund big projects in Africa
Chinese companies will team up with African governments to fund infrastructure while reducing financial risk and easing debt pressure.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Canada has βnearly zeroβ tariffs on US goods? Not true, finance minister says
Francois-Philippe Champagne said 70 per cent of Marchβs counter-tariffs were still being enforced, despite pause on certain categories.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Germany eyes strongest EU army by 2031
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to make the Bundeswehr the "strongest conventional army in Europe." Other EU countries also have ambitious plans for their armed forces. DW takes a closer look.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Germany and other EU countries are bulking up militaries
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to make the Bundeswehr the "strongest conventional army in Europe." Other EU countries also have ambitious plans for their armed forces. DW takes a closer look.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Chinese man dates 2.2-metre-tall woman despite family dislike, couple expect child soon
Height mismatched couple revel in the long and short of romance, plan to get married later this year.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Albanese to meet von der Leyen in Rome amid hopes EU free-trade deal can be revived β as it happened
This blog is now closedLiberals must βbuild from the bottom upβ after election disaster β RustonAsked why the Liberals were now reviewing their embrace of the Paris climate agreement under the former government of Scott Morrison, Ruston says the walloping voters handed the party meant βabsolutely everythingβ was up for review.To be quite frank, we have to build from the bottom up again because that election result was...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:5 arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly trafficking over 100kg of cannabis, cocaine
Police say drug haul consists of 102kg of cannabis and 3kg of cocaine worth combined HK$23.5 million.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Wealthy shoppers are splashing the cash on jewelry β so long as it's the right brand
The world's wealthiest are continuing to adorn themselves with the finest jewelry even as broader luxury shoppers pull back.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong property: new pricing weighs on home market as tariff war hurts demand
Projects in New Territories are being priced below second-hand properties, while mainland Chinese buyers are driving demand in Kowloon.
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Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong will weather tariff storm, finance chief says, touting βbriskβ IPO market
Paul Chan confident city heading in right direction and points to coming listing of mainland new energy firm, set to be worldβs biggest of year so far.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Two dead as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
At least 19 people were also injured after masts of training sail vessel hit New York City bridge.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Trading bots are evolving: What happens when AI cheats the market?
Algorithms have been used in trading for decades, but recent advancements could throw up new challenges for regulators.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:US nuclear sector goes on spending spree to fight subsidy cuts
Sam Altman-backed Oklo increased lobbying budget by 500 per cent year-on-year
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:US: 2 killed after Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
Nineteen people were injured, including two critically, when the Mexican Navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:A nation of slackers? Why Friedrich Merz wants Germans to work more
Bleak demographics and short average work weeks could come to haunt Europeβs largest economy
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Global supply chains threatened by lack of Chinese rare earths
Licensing delays under new regime put at risk shipments of materials crucial for products from EVs to fighter jets
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Nvidia seeks to build its business beyond Big Tech
Chipmaker establishes ties with nation states and βneocloudsβ in effort to reduce reliance on Microsoft, Amazon and Google
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Statistics wrestles with the rising probability of dud data
Bigger samples are not enough when survey bias goes unchecked
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Can Britainβs neighbours help it keep the lights on?
Greater interconnection should boost systemβs resilience but also exposes electricity to political tensions
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Five spectacular hotel revamps
Stunning renovations that guarantee the greatest escapes
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Chinese gyroscope could make navigation more stable for aircraft, ships and oil rigs
The device β which uses hollow optical fibres β achieved βworld record measurement accuracyβ, according to researchers that developed it.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:As Philippines βbristlesβ with foreign-made missiles, is it a deterrent or a danger?
Once wholly reliant on the United States for defence, Manila now has missiles of its own. Some see them as a dangerous escalation.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Have ticket, will travel? Chinaβs concertgoers spur tourism spending spree
Eager fans are criss-crossing China to see their beloved stars β and spending while doing it, providing a much-needed consumption boost.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Entrepreneurship key to solving SAβs youth unemployment crisis
Business leaders call for more investment to help youths start businesses and to tackle joblessness
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Malaysian panda fans bid an emotional farewell to Fu Wa and Feng Yi after 11 yearsβ stay
The panda pair arrived in 2014 to mark 40 years of Malaysia-China relations and produced three offspring during their stay at Zoo Negara.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Mainland bank in Hong Kong investigates unauthorised transactions on FPS platform
China Construction Bank (Asia) client says she lost HK$20,000 through FPS transfers, with experts suggesting hacking may be involved.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:One killed in explosion at California fertility clinic that FBI called an 'act of terrorism'
A burned-out vehicle was seen in the parking lot behind the clinic after the blast, which caved in the building's roof, sprayed debris across a five-lane road and shattered windows in businesses blocks away.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:2 killed, others injured after Mexican navy ship sails into Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday night, snapping its three masts, fatally injuring two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be happy to meet with other leaders as he did at Pope Francis' funeral.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Relief in Kashmir - but BBC hears from families on both sides mourning the dead
The BBC visits families in Kashmir devastated by the deadliest clashes in years, and speaks to military insiders.
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