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France: Smoking ban in public areas.

Smoking will soon be banned on the beach, in parks, at schools, bus stops and sports facilities in France. The measure aims to protect children and reduce the number of smokers in the country.

By Redaktion Table

New Trump tariffs: EU threatens countermeasures.

Donald Trump wants to double the tariffs on aluminum and steel to 50 percent. If necessary, the EU Commission wants to take countermeasures earlier than planned.

By Redaktion Table

Ukraine war: New negotiations in Turkey.

After a long break and the heaviest drone attacks since the start of the war, negotiations on peace in Ukraine are due to resume this Monday. However, disagreements remain.

By Redaktion Table

Viral paraglider video: Inconsistencies raise questions.

A Chinese paraglider has caused a worldwide sensation with his alleged ascent into a thunderstorm. However, a viral video of the incident was apparently manipulated with the help of AI – experts now doubt the sequence of events.

By Amelie Richter

Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth slams China – Beijing counters with harsh criticism.

At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned of a growing threat from China in the Indo-Pacific. China reacted with harsh criticism, accusing the USA of stoking tensions. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kallas gave her first speech referring to Asia.

By Amelie Richter

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Economic data: Situation remains tense.

The mixed picture in China's economic data reflects the tension of the trade dispute with the US. While home prices have risen slightly, industrial output remains below the critical growth threshold.

By Ning Wang

Espionage: Netherlands warns of intensifying Chinese cyberattacks.

The Netherlands warns of cyberattacks against its domestic industry from China. The EU and NATO have already expressed their concern about the latest attacks against the Czech Republic.

By Ning Wang

Chip design software: US halts exports to China.

The US government has issued new export controls targeting semiconductor design software suppliers. The measures, aimed at exports to China, reportedly also cover semiconductor-related chemicals, butane and ethane, machine tools and aerospace equipment.

By Leonardo Pape

Corruption investigations: Governor of Guangxi resigns.

The head of government of China’s Guangxi Autonomous Region has resigned amid a corruption probe. Investigations are also underway against the former chief of the country’s food and drug regulator.

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