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Putin decree allows Russia to increase greenhouse gas emissionsMoscow (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree that would allow Russia to increase its greenhouse gas emissions by a fifth by 2035 compared with 2021 levels. ... more 
Sticky business: India's purchases of Russian oilNew Delhi (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 India is the second largest buyer of Russian oil, saving itself billions of dollars on discounted crude - a key source of revenue for Moscow's military offensive on Ukraine. ... more  
Electric 'air taxis' could debut in Japan from 2027Tokyo (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 Airline ANA said Thursday that, together with a US start-up, it hopes to have electric "air taxis" whizzing over Japan from as early as 2027. ... more  
Asian markets rise as traders look past Trump chip threatHong Kong (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 Asian equities rose Thursday as investors looked past Donald Trump's threat to impose 100 percent tariffs on semiconductors, with optimism still high that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates next month. ... more |
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Higher US tariffs kick in for dozens of trading partnersWashington (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 The United States began charging higher tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday, in a major escalation of President Donald Trump's drive to reshape global commerce in America's favor. ... more  
Dangerous dreams: Inside internet's 'sleepmaxxing' crazeWashington (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to deliver perfect sleep - despite scant medical evidence and potential safety risks. ... more  
'Let's go fly a kite': Capturing wind for clean energy in IrelandBangor, Ireland (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 On Ireland's blustery western seaboard researchers are gleefully flying giant kites - not for fun but in the hope of generating renewable electricity and sparking a "revolution" in wind energy. ... more  
US orders staff evacuation 6 months after Zambia mine spillLusaka (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 The US on Wednesday ordered staff in Zambia to immediately leave an area around a massive copper dam spill six months ago following new information about toxic pollution including carcinogens. ... more |
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Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific unveils deal to buy 14 Boeing jetsHong Kong (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday it would place a US$8.1 billion order for 14 Boeing jets, its first with the US aircraft maker for more than a decade. ... more |
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Oil executives held in Albania over tax evasion caseTirana, Albania (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 The Chinese chief executive of Albania's largest oil producer was refused bail on Wednesday, amid a tax evasion investigation involving several Bankers Petroleum executives, authorities said. ... more 
Turkmenistan's methane-spewing 'Gateway to Hell' loses its angerDarvaza, Turkmenistan (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 People go to the "Gateway to Hell" gas crater in the middle of the Turkmenistan desert expecting an angry cauldron but are now coming away unimpressed. ... more  
Cook Islands and US strike deep-sea minerals agreementSydney (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 Pacific nation the Cook Islands said Wednesday it will work with the United States in a push towards deep-sea mining, an emerging industry of keen interest to both Washington and Beijing. ... more 
'Not backing down': activists block hydro plants in N.MacedoniaGevgelija, Macedonia (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 Deep in the rugged forests of North Macedonia, small-hydropower developers are facing off with activists who warn that a thirst for lucrative green energy contracts is threatening the country's rivers. ... more |
 
OpenAI releases free, downloadable models in competition catch-upSan Francisco, United States (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 OpenAI on Tuesday released two new artificial intelligence (AI) models that can be downloaded for free and altered by users, to challenge similar offerings by US and Chinese competition. ... more  |
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Meta says working to thwart WhatsApp scammersSan Francisco, United States (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 Meta on Tuesday said it shut nearly seven million WhatsApp accounts linked to scammers in the first half of this year and is ramping up safeguards against such schemes. ... more
Germany, wind power groups seek to cut China relianceFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 Germany presented a plan Tuesday drawn up with European wind power groups to reduce dependence on China for components made from rare earths, after export curbs on the materials sparked tensions. ... more
Plastic pollution treaty talks open with 'global crisis' warningGeneva (AFP) Aug 5, 2025 The 184 countries gathering to forge a landmark treaty on combating plastic pollution were told Tuesday they must find a way to tackle a global crisis wrecking ecosystems and trashing the oceans. ... more 
Sony hikes profit forecasts after strong quarter for gamesTokyo (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 PlayStation-maker Sony raised its annual profit forecasts on Thursday, citing strong performance in its key gaming business and a smaller-than-expected negative impact of US trade tariffs. ... more |
 
Japan's World Cosplay Summit to escape summer heat in 2027Tokyo Aug 7, 2025 Dressing up at the World Cosplay Summit can be makeup-meltingly sweaty in Japan's baking summer, and after this year's event in record heat, organisers have pushed the 2027 edition to November. ... more  
Taiwan raids firms accused of stealing chip industry secretsTaipei (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 Taiwanese investigators said Thursday they have raided 16 Chinese-funded companies suspected of illegally poaching high-tech talent to steal secrets from the island's chip industry. ... more 
India exporters say 50% Trump levy a 'severe setback'New Delhi (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 Indian exporters warned on Thursday that the cost of additional US tariffs risked making businesses "not viable" after President Donald Trump ordered steeper levies totalling 50 percent on imported Indian goods. ... more  
Self assembled monolayer boosts performance of lead free tin perovskite solar cellsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 Perovskite semiconductors offer promising potential for solar energy due to their thin, flexible structure, high efficiency, and low production costs. However, widespread commercialization remains l ... more |
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Solar tracking panels support high quality rice yields in Japan agrivoltaics trial Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 As Japan expands its renewable energy portfolio, a new study from the University of Tokyo offers insight into a dual-use land strategy that combines solar energy generation with rice cultivation. Th ... more 
SFU researchers develop a new tool that brings blender-like lighting control to any photographBurnaby, Canada (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 Lighting plays a crucial role when it comes to visual storytelling. Whether it's film or photography, creators spend countless hours, and often significant budgets, crafting the perfect illumination ... more 
Musclelike robotic sheet squeezes into tight spaces for surgery and inspectionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 A collaborative team from POSTECH and Samsung Electronics has unveiled a thin, sheet-like robotic actuator that mimics the contraction mechanisms of human muscle proteins. Designed to deliver strong ... more
Surgical microrobot navigates using internal vision systemTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 In a leap forward for precision surgery, scientists have created a miniature surgical robot capable of monitoring and adjusting its own movements using a built-in visual system. Unlike traditional s ... more |
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New transmitter could make wireless devices more energy-efficientBoston MA (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have designed a novel transmitter chip that significantly improves the energy efficiency of wireless communications, which could boost the range and battery life o ... more |
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Spinning up new flexible material for self-powered wearable sensors University Park, PA (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 clothing monitor a person's health in real time, because the clothing itself is a self-powered sensor? A new material created through electrospinning, which is a process that draws out fibers using ... more 
China exports top forecasts as EU, ASEAN shipments offset US dropBeijing (AFP) Aug 7, 2025 China's exports rose more than expected last month, with official data on Thursday showing a jump in shipments to the European Union and other markets offset a drop in those to the United States. ... more  
A weakening forest buffer challenges EU climate goalsParis, France (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 Europe's forests have significantly reduced their capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, threatening the EU's path to climate neutrality by 2050. A new study published in Nature by the European Commissi ... more 
Cosmic shield breakthrough could extend life of space solar cellsLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 A new radiation-resistant coating developed at the University of Surrey could significantly improve the durability of next-generation perovskite solar cells in space. The innovation promises to make ... more |
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