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China-Europe railway hits 10,000 trips in 2026 via Xinjiang ports

On July 17, a freight train bound for Poland departed from Alataw Pass in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking the 10,000th China-Europe Railway Express service to transit through the twin ports of Alataw and Khorgos in Xinjiang in 2026."Smart customs" and 24/7 border services have reduced clearance for exported goods to one hour (down from six) and for imported goods to under 16 hours (from two-three days), while border checks are reduced to under 20 minutes. Over 50 trains –  carrying ove...

From chips to agents: A glimpse into China's AI ecosystem at WAIC 2026

As the industry moves from large language models to real-world deployment, the conversation at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai has turned to what lies beneath: computing infrastructure, operating systems and security.CGTN spoke with the representatives from three companies across the AI stack, who offer a glimpse of China's AI ecosystem in the making.Hygon Information Technology builds the computing foundation. Its Sugon 8000 all‑domestic AI supercluster, unveiled...

Chinese premier holds talks with Thai PM

Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul in Beijing on Monday.

CCG: Philippines distorted facts over Ren'ai Jiao incident

The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Monday stated that the Philippine side has distorted facts and falsely accused China after Philippine personnel maliciously attacked Chinese law enforcement personnel in waters near Ren

Is the Oura Ring 5 worth it?

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.Personal TechI tested the Oura Ring 5 for over a month — here’s what I think about its $400 priceThe Oura Ring 5 is significantly slimmer than the previous version, but is it worth the money?July 20, 2026, 8:30 AM EDTHarry RabinowitzTech ReporterSkip to table of contentsThe Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than the Oura Ring 4, which is noticeable for previous...

India’s Rohit Sharma ends retirement talk as World Cup 2027 still in sight

Rohit struck 138 off 110 balls in defeat by England in third ODI, which some speculated could be his last for India.

Maple Leafs could trade $60M Defenseman Morgan Rielly before 2026-27 season

Morgan Rielly trade speculation continues to swirl around the Toronto Maple Leafs, and several NHL insiders believe the veteran defenseman could be moved before the start of the 2026-27 season. Rielly has yet to waive his no-movement clause, but interest from several teams and Toronto’s reported willingness to get value in return has kept trade talk alive all offseason.

Florida returned 500,000 oyster shells to Gulf, creating new reef habitat

Florida restored parts of the Gulf of Mexico by returning more than 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster and clam shells to the sea between 2007 and 2024. The shells helped rebuild oyster reefs, improve water quality and support the return of fish, turtles and dolphins to levels not seen in over 25 years.

20mph speed limits set to expand across Wiltshire under bold new council policy

Wiltshire Council has unveiled plans to expand 20mph speed limits across the county in a bid to improve road safety in key areas.The new policy would make it easier for communities to introduce 20mph limits on roads currently covered by a 30mph restriction. The proposals were presented to the council's Cabinet on Wednesday by transport portfolio holder Councillor Martin Smith. Under the plans, 20mph limits would be encouraged in areas considered suitable, including residential streets, village...

Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat

Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat

CCTV images reveal confrontation over a dog moments before Aussie father-of-one was shot dead - as his family deliver heartbreaking message

CCTV images reveal confrontation over a dog moments before Aussie father-of-one was shot dead - as his family deliver heartbreaking messagePaul Davy was fatally shot in November 2023Luke Willcockson was found guilty of murderREAD MORE: Love triangle twist in the murder of Paul DaveySee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ADELAIDE LANG FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 13:13, 20 July 2026 | Updated: 13:13, 20 July 2026 e-mail

Japan Takaichi cabinet's disapproval rating overtakes approval

Google DeepMind CEO: People with technical knowledge will be better positioned to use AI

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis stresses STEM and computer science importance. He believes technical knowledge enhances AI tool effectiveness significantly. Hassabis also highlights the growing need for humanities like philosophy and ethics. Other tech leaders agree that computer science degrees retain long-term value. Fundamentals remain essential for evaluating code quality and understanding programming.

'It's madness': Four-hour airport advice sparks backlash as EU border chaos grows

'It's madness': Four-hour airport advice sparks backlash as EU border chaos growsREAD MORE: EES border queues set to cost European tourism nearly £2 billion in lost British spending this summerWant to holiday like a travel expert? Get free access to this subscriber article about the best Greek islands to visit (and the worst ones to avoid) when you sign up HERE to the Escape newsletter See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 13:...

Tui leaves family 'stressed and disheartened' after refusing to refund £6,300 holiday

Tui left a family feeling "stressed and disheartened" after refusing to refund a £6,300 holiday on medical grounds. The Edinburgh family were confronted with the prospect of losing £6,320 after a medical emergency forced them to abandon their TUI package holiday to Salou in north-east Spain.The couple had booked the all-inclusive trip in April as a reward for their two 18-year-old children, who had worked hard to secure university places.Neither parent is a high earner, with one working for a ch...

WATCH IN FULL: Andy Burnham addresses the nation for the first time as Prime Minister in Downing Street

Andy Burnham has delivered his first address to the nation as Prime Minister from Downing Street.Speaking before assembled staff and supporters, the former Manchester Mayor spoke of a need for politicians to “raise our game and rise to the new challenge”. “I want to be honest with you: We have not been good enough and we need to be better,” Mr Burnham said. “We will be,” he pledged, promising to deliver a “new political model and new economic model” for the country. The new Prime Minister broke...

Trump officials kill proposed rules for Pfas-contaminated sewage fertilizer

EPA tosses out scientific research carried out under Biden and says toxic sludge not a significant threat to publicThe Trump administration has killed proposed regulations for sewage sludge contaminated with Pfas and spread on farmland as fertilizer, a practice that has sickened farmers, destroyed their livelihoods, killed livestock, polluted water supplies, and poisoned meat and food products sold to the public.The proposed regulations would largely have ended the use of sludge, also called bio...

Lord Hermer leaves door open to role under Andy Burnham as he defends Chagos surrender deal

Lord Hermer has left the door open to a future role under Andy Burnham in the wake of Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister.Speaking to GB News, the Attorney General refused to deny he was seeking to continue in post and defended Labour’s Chagos surrender deal. Sir Keir, a long-time friend and ally of Lord Hermer, delivered his final address at Downing Street, leading Political Editor Christopher Hope to quiz the Attorney General on his future under Mr Burnham. “I currently still am the A...

Wang Yi: China firmly supports cause of UN

China consistently observes the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and firmly supports the cause of the UN, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday.

US completes 9th consecutive night of strikes against Iran

US forces completed a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said late Sunday."CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks to further diminish Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz," it said on social media platform X.Iran launched a new wave of missiles f...