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Chinese researchers make Arctic-to-Antarctic call using rival to Musk’s Starlink

Polar researchers have used a would-be Chinese rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink to make a satellite video call between the Arctic and Antarctic – the first publicly reported test of the Guowang constellation. The call highlights the growing capabilities of the country’s satellite constellations,...

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Berkeley street style: Thrifting, comfort and a splash of color

We asked three fashionable Berkeley residents to tell us about their looks and where they shop in the city.

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China and EU reach ‘understanding’ on hybrid vehicles after crunch trade talks

The European Union and China “reached an understanding” on trade in hybrid electric vehicles during marathon negotiations in Beijing on Friday, China’s commerce ministry said in a statement. Beijing is “willing to continue” fast-tracking licenses for rare earth mineral exports to Europe, while the...

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17 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget - ‘live with dignity’

Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented the spending plan in...

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