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China Offers Zero Tariffs on African Imports Amidst US Tensions
China has said it is ready to drop the tariffs it charges on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.
Hollywood Giants Sue Midjourney AI Over Copyrighted Characters
Disney and Universal are suing artificial intelligence (AI) firm Midjourney over its image generator, which the Hollywood giants allege is a “bottomless pit of plagiarism”.
Art Toy Breaks Records: Human-Sized Labubu Doll Fetches $150K+
A human-sized Labubu doll was sold this week for a record 1.08m yuan ($150,324; £110,465), according to a Chinese auction house.
UK Economy Hit by Sharp Contraction: Will Tax Rises Follow?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out future tax rises after the UK economy suffered its worst contraction for a year and a half in April.
RFK Jr. Overhauls CDC Vaccine Panel, Names New Advisers
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has appointed eight new people to the committee that issues official government recommendations on immunisations, days after removing all 17 previous members.
Dua Lipa confirms engagement to Callum Turner
Dua Lipa has confirmed that she’s engaged to actor Callum Turner, saying it’s “a really special feeling”.
Mistrial declared on rape charge in Weinstein case after juror won’t return to jury room
A New York judge declared a mistrial on a rape charge in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial after one juror refused to continue deliberations over an alleged attack in 2013 on actress Jessica Mann.
Spanish PM sorry for corruption scandal as opposition demands resignation
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has apologised to the Spanish people after an escalating corruption scandal brought down a senior Socialist party colleague.
Walking Speed: A Simple Test for Brain Age and Overall Health
The speed at which you walk can reveal profound insights into your brain’s rate of ageing – with slower walkers having smaller brains and fundamental differences in crucial structures.