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Headline NewsChina willing to strengthen all-level exchanges with Sweden: FM
Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China is willing to strengthen exchanges at all levels with Sweden. Meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in…
Headline NewsMorocco reaches World Cup quarterfinals after 3-0 win over Canada
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston Stadium on Saturday to become the first team at the World Cup to progress to the quarterfinals.
Headline NewsHeatwave disrupts Fourth of July celebrations across US
A dangerous heatwave in the United States has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across central and eastern parts of the country, including Washington, D.C.
Headline NewsArgentina, Colombia complete World Cup last 16 lineup
Argentina has advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 with a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over a resilient Cape Verde. Elsewhere, Colombia edged Ghana 1-0.
Headline NewsWildfire rages in northeastern Spain, scorching 2,300 hectares of land
A wildfire has scorched at least 2,300 hectares of land in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia. Nearly 10,000 residents in Girona province have either…
Headline NewsPortugal activates EU Civil Protection Mechanism as extreme heat fuels wildfire risk
Portugal has asked the EU, Spain and Morocco to have extra firefighting aircraft ready in case wildfires worsen during the current heatwave. Prime Minister…
Headline NewsExtreme weather more likely in coming months: WMO
The World Meteorological Organization warns that a strengthening El Niño is likely to bring more extreme weather, including heatwaves, droughts and heavy…
Headline NewsChina rejects US illegal fishing allegations as politically motivated
Beijing has hit back at Washington over allegations of illegal fishing, calling a recent US report "naked political manipulation."
Headline NewsTrump slams "one sided" relationship with NATO as "ridiculous"
US President Donald Trump says it's "ridiculous" for Washington to maintain what he called a "one-sided" relationship with NATO.
Headline NewsChina delivers joint statement on AI accessibility at UN
At a UN human rights session, China has called on all parties to leverage AI to advance accessibility and fully implement the council's resolution on…
Headline NewsRonaldo scores penalty to lead Portugal over Croatia 2-1
Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal over Luka Modric's Croatia to reach the World Cup last 16. Ronaldo scored a penalty in the second half to cancel Ivan Perisic's…
Headline NewsClinical trial begins in DRC for Ebola treatment
A clinical trial has begun enrolling Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to evaluate potential treatment. The World Health Organization said…
Headline NewsWHO confirms end of deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius over after the last identified contact completed…
Headline NewsChina-US agree to terms on agricultural trade
China and the US have agreed to expand agricultural trade and include farm products under a reciprocal tariff-reduction framework following recent talks.
Headline NewsChina, EU agree to regular ministerial trade talks, deepen ties in key sectors
China and the EU have agreed to hold regular ministerial trade talks and deepen cooperation in emerging sectors like AI and green transition while addressing…
Headline NewsPLA Navy vessels arrive in Hong Kong for 5-day port call
Guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang will welcome visitors on board. China's defense ministry said the move aims to enable Hong…
Headline NewsBelgium scores last-ditch penalty as Senegal squanders 2-goal lead
Senegal squandered a two-goal lead to go out to Belgium 3-2. Belgium scored in the 86th and 89th minute to force extra time. Senegal conceded a penalty in the…
Headline NewsFM calls for efforts to build China-US constructive relationship of strategic stability
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has had a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and called on both sides to remove disruptions, overcome…
Headline NewsExtreme heat linked to over 1,000 deaths in Spain in June
Monitoring data estimates that over 1,000 deaths were attributable to high temperatures in Spain last month. The figure includes people who died directly from…
Headline NewsWorld's oceans set June heat record -- EU monitor
An EU monitor says the world's oceans experienced their hottest June on record and could reach new highs in the coming months as El Nino and climate change…
Headline NewsCPC boasts unparalleled fine qualities: Xi
In a speech at a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary, General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China Central Committee said…
Headline NewsUS Supreme Court rejects Trump's order of limiting birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's executive order that limits birthright citizenship. Trump signed the order on the inauguration day…
Headline NewsQatar says US envoys in Doha, no direct talks with Iran planned
Qatar has confirmed that US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with…
Headline NewsChinese FM to visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway starting on Thursday. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says Wang will…
Headline NewsZheng Qinwen suffers first-round exit at Wimbledon, two Chinese players progress
Zheng Qinwen suffered another first-round exit from Wimbledon after a straight-set loss. It marked the third time that Katerina Siniakova has defeated the…
Headline NewsNew high-speed rail bridges central, northwest China for coordinated development
It cuts travel time between Xi'an and Wuhan to under three hours, and connects major tourist attractions. The railway line will help unleash freight capacity…
Headline NewsChina's Qingzhou cargo test craft shows advancements in space medicine, biology
The main developer said the achievements will provide crucial technical support for the application of new space technologies, the safe operation of China's…
Headline NewsFive people shot and killed in northern Germany, two suspects detained
A shooting has left five people dead and several others injured in Stade, a town in northern Germany. Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged…
Headline NewsSri Lanka dengue cases pass 52,000
Sri Lanka's reported dengue cases have exceeded 52,000 this year, with 31 deaths recorded by midnight on Saturday. Health authorities warn that a change in the…
Headline NewsChina to send more emergency supplies to quake-hit Venezuela
The Chinese government will provide Venezuela with an additional 100 million yuan, or about 14.7 million US dollars, in emergency material aid on top of the…
Headline NewsEurope heatwave drives up demand for Chinese cooling products
The demand for Chinese-made air conditioners and electric fans is heating up as Europe swelters in intense heat.
Headline NewsChina places 20 Japanese entities on dual-use items export control watchlist
Chinese exporters dealing with entities including Mitsui E&S and Terra Drone Corporation must submit a written pledge that items will not boost Japan's…
Headline NewsHungary orders remote work as sweltering heat grips country
Hungary remains under the highest-level heat alert with temperatures forecast to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius across much of the country.
Headline News25 people dead in separate aviation crashes in France, Saudi Arabia
11 people were killed when a small plane crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, reportedly while carrying skydivers. In a separate incident, a Saudi Aramco…
Headline NewsAll 32 teams confirmed for World Cup knockout stage
The lineup for the FIFA World Cup round of 32 is now complete, following the final Group J matches on Saturday. The knockout phase begins with South Africa…
Headline NewsCroatia edges Ghana to seal World Cup knockout berth
Croatia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a 2-1 victory over Ghana in their final Group L match on Saturday. In the other match of the…
Headline NewsVenezuela quake death toll rises to 1,430
Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says the number of deaths from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,430. He…
Headline NewsInternational aid rushes in as search, rescue efforts continue in Venezuela
International rescue teams and humanitarian aid are arriving to support relief efforts in Venezuela, with China also announcing emergency assistance.
Headline NewsUS, Iran accuse each other of violating terms of ceasefire agreed on last week
The US and Iran have traded accusations of violating last week's Memorandum of Understanding as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes, raising tensions…
Headline NewsWorld Cup debutant Cape Verde reaches knockout stage
World Cup debutant Cape Verde has advanced to the knockout stage as Group H runner-up after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia. In the other fixture of the…
Headline NewsEbola cases in DR Congo top 1,200
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported over 1,200 confirmed cases of Ebola, including 321 deaths, since the outbreak was declared in mid-May. The…
Headline NewsDeath toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 920
Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says the number of deaths from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has…
Headline NewsUS, Iran reportedly establish Hormuz communication line
Media reports say the United States and Iran have established a communication channel aimed at preventing any military confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Headline NewsWildfires scorch 11,900 square kilometers in US as 37 blazes remain active
Hot, dry weather and shifting winds are fueling 37 uncontained wildfires across the western US, with an area larger than the Caribbean nation of Jamaica burned…
Headline NewsChina's Qinghai-Xizang Railway transports 104 million passengers in two decades
China's first railway linking Xizang to the national rail network has carried more than 104 million passengers and transported 824 million tons of cargo over…
Headline NewsMore than 100 million in Europe experience high temperatures on Thursday
An AFP estimate shows that more than 100 million people in Europe experienced temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius on Thursday. A report has linked 212 deaths…
Headline NewsTwo Chinese nationals among at least 188 killed in Venezuela earthquakes
The strong earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 188 people, including two Chinese nationals. The Venezuelan acting president has announced a…
Headline NewsOver 200 ZXMOTO motorcycles exported to Europe
Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO has expanded into the European market, shipping more than 200 motorcycles to Poland and preparing another 330 for Spain as…
Headline NewsChina, US agree to set up trade council after economic talks
China and the United States have agreed to establish a trade council to discuss tariff reductions and expand economic cooperation, according to China's…
Headline NewsFormer Japanese PM Hatoyama calls on Takaichi to apologize for Taiwan-related remarks
Former Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama has demanded that PM Sanae Takaichi apologize for her Taiwan remarks, warning that Japan must honor the 1972 Japan-China…
Headline NewsWorld Cup co-host Mexico concludes group stage run with clean sheet
Mexico concluded its World Cup group stage run with a clean sheet after beating the Czech Republic 3-0. The co-host is in the knockouts along with South…
Headline NewsMore than 10,000 feared dead after Venezuela earthquakes: USGS
The USGS estimates that more than 10,000 people could have been killed in strong earthquakes in Venezuela. The South American country has declared a state of…
Headline NewsBrent crude falls below $75, first time since beginning of Iran war
Brent crude for August delivery hit a low of 73.22 US dollars per barrel at one point in the morning session on Wednesday. Expectations for smoother oil flows…
Headline NewsMore heat records expected as deadly heatwave grips Europe
Western Europe is in the grip of a record-setting heatwave that has killed dozens of people. In Britain, the Met Office issued only the second extreme-heat…
Headline NewsPNG suspends imports of Australian poultry following deadly bird flu detection
Papua New Guinea has suspended imports of Australian poultry and eggs after two cases of the deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza involving migratory birds…
Headline NewsLos Angeles moves to phase out urban oil drilling
The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously advanced an ordinance to halt new oil and gas drilling and phase out all existing production over the next 20…
Headline NewsChinese supercomputer debuts on TOP500 list as world's fastest
China's LineShine computer in Shenzhen displaced top-ranked US computer El Capitan on the TOP500 ranking, marking the first time since 2017 that a Chinese…
Headline NewsChina to continue to participate in global governance on AI: premier
Addressing the opening plenary of Summer Davos in northeast China, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country's artificial intelligence sector has experienced…
Headline NewsSpaceX launches Starfall demo mission to test new reentry vehicle
SpaceX says it has fired a new un-crewed reentry vehicle into low-Earth orbit. The Starfall Demo mission aims to enable future commercial in-space…
Headline NewsRonaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups to help Portugal thrash Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score in six World Cups as his brace helped Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0. Tuesday's game was the 230th of…