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  Munich, Germany (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 German prosecutors said on Monday they had charged five former members of climate activist group "Letzte Generation" (Last Generation) with offences including "forming a criminal organisation". The Munich Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed it had filed the charges - of which it gave no details - "against five members" of the movement. Members of Last Generation released a statement saying they would contest the charges, calling them "an attack on civil society engagement as a cornerstone of ... read more |
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Beijing simplifies marriages to encourage Chinese to wedBeijing (AFP) Mar 22, 2025 China on Saturday announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples, the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births. ... more  
Chinese EV giant BYD surpasses rival Tesla with record 2024 revenueBeijing (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Chinese carmaker BYD saw a surge in revenue last year, a stock filing showed Monday, surpassing the $100 billion mark and beating rival Tesla as the electric vehicle giant accelerates its overseas expansion. ... more  
Trump to impose sharp tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oilWashington (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump announced Monday steep tariffs on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, a punitive measure that could hit China and India, among others, and sow fresh global trade uncertainty. ... more  
China says Canada 'seriously damaging' interests in trade spatBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China on Tuesday accused Canada of "seriously damaging" its interests, defending its tariffs against the country after Ottawa launched a dispute against Beijing at the World Trade Organization. ... more |
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China releases five detained staff from US due diligence firm: companyBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China has released five local employees of an American due diligence firm detained more than two years ago during a crackdown on foreign consultancies with multinational links, the company said Tuesday. ... more |
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Markets mixed as traders struggle to match Wall St rallyHong Kong (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 Equities diverged Tuesday, as investors struggled to extend Wall Street's rally despite easing fears over Donald Trump's planned tariffs, while traders were also looking ahead to the release of key US inflation data. ... more 
Brazil chief Raoni says will challenge Lula on Amazon oil project: AFP interviewPeixoto De Azevedo, Brazil (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Brazilian environmental campaigner and tribal leader Raoni Metuktire is pitting himself against the government to stop plans for an oil mega-project at the mouth of the Amazon river. ... more  
AstraZeneca unveils China investment despite ex boss detentionLondon (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Friday announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in China, despite the detention there of its former head of operations over alleged illegal activity. ... more  
China says seeking to deepen ties with France in 'turbulent' worldBeijing (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 China said Monday it hopes an upcoming visit by the French foreign minister would see the countries deepen cooperation in a world facing "turbulence and transformation". ... more |
 
France's Dassault says upping Rafale warplane outputParis (AFP) Mar 23, 2025 France's Dassault Aviation is looking to ramp up production of its Rafale combat planes, its CEO said on Sunday, after President Emmanuel Macron said the country would increase orders. ... more  |
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ReArm Europe? EU re-thinks name after objections; Germany approves 3 bn euros in new Ukraine military aidBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 The EU may be scrambling to boost its defences in the face of Russia and unpredictable US President Donald Trump - but low-spending Spain and Italy insist Brussels avoids saying "rearm". ... more  
44 people on trial in Vietnam over illegal sand miningHanoi (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 More than 40 people went on trial in Vietnam Monday over illegal sand mining in the Mekong Delta, state media said, as concern mounts over the environmental impact of overexploitation. ... more  
Pixxel satellites deliver groundbreaking hyperspectral imaging milestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Pixxel, a leader in hyperspectral imaging technology, has announced a major advancement in Earth observation as its trio of Firefly satellites has captured and transmitted their inaugural 'First Lig ... more 
Markets fluctuate as traders prepare for 'Liberation Day'Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Equity markets were mixed on Monday as worries about fresh US tariffs pencilled in for next week were tempered by a report that Donald Trump was considering a more targeted approach. ... more |
Asian markets fluctuate as traders prepare for 'Liberation Day'Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Asian markets were mixed on Monday as the White House prepares to impose tariffs on key trading partners next week that many fear could deal a painful blow to the global economy. ... more 
'We are not in crisis': chair of IPCC climate body to AFPParis (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Jim Skea insists the IPCC, the UN climate panel he chairs, is not in crisis and remains relevant despite criticism it is too slow in publishing its landmark scientific reports on climate change. ... more 
PACIFIC project targets cleaner skies through fuel innovationParis, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Airbus is leading a new European research initiative called PACIFIC to deepen the scientific understanding of aviation's non-CO2 emissions, particularly those contributing to contrails and their cli ... more  
Seven universities unite to propel solar projects over California canal systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 A coalition of faculty from seven prominent research institutions, including six based in California, has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at scaling up the use of solar panel arrays installed ... more |
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Study links solar surge to evening price hikes for fossil energyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 A new study examining electricity markets in Western Australia reveals that the rapid spread of rooftop solar installations can unintentionally increase market power among fossil fuel producers duri ... more  
These electronics-free robots can walk right off the 3D-printerSan Diego CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Imagine a robot that can walk, without electronics, and only with the addition of a cartridge of compressed gas, right off the 3D-printer. It can also be printed in one go, from one material. ... more  
WPI researcher to explore efficient uranium extraction from industrial wastewaterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 A Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) professor has secured an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate novel methods for recovering uranium from industrial wastewate ... more 
Effect of sulfur composition on tin sulfide for improving solar cell performanceTokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Solar cells convert sunlight into clean energy - but if the solar cells themselves are made of toxic materials, it almost defeats the purpose. That's where tin sulfide (SnS) comes in. SnS is an envi ... more |
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Apple boss hails 'next generation of developers' on China visitBeijing (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Apple boss Tim Cook on Wednesday praised "the next generation of developers" during a visit to a technology hub in eastern China, as the US tech giant battles to stay relevant in the country's vast consumer market. ... more |
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Stocks mostly rise on trade optimism, but Trump uncertainty lingersHong Kong (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Lingering hopes that Donald Trump's planned tariff blitz next week will not be as painful as feared lifted most Asian markets Wednesday, though uncertainty about the president's policies and the US economy tempered optimism. ... more 
Bangladesh's Yunus heads to China for first state visitDhaka (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus flew to Beijing on Wednesday for his first state visit as frosty relations with neighbouring India spur his caretaker administration to court new friends. ... more 
Rising seas test defenses of South American portsSan Antonio, Chile (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 When waves come crashing over the sea wall in Chile's biggest port of San Antonio, dockers run for cover. ... more 
Study questions Australian mine's methane reportingSydney (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 An Australian coal mine may have significantly underestimated how much greenhouse gas it belches into the atmosphere, researchers said Wednesday after publishing the findings of a monitoring mission. ... more |
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