Starmer, who won one of the biggest landslides in British political history, is out after less than two years. The sixth leader to quit in 10 years.
The highest rate of political turnover in almost two centuries. Like his predecessors, Starmer failed to stem popular anger over living standards, which have stagnated since the 2008 financial crash, while
His comments in recent weeks on separate instances are aimed at shaping the perceptions of Tokyo’s state partners, according to analysts.
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Chinese regulators balked at Zijin Mining’s planned US$4 billion acquisition of Canadian company Allied Gold, placing it on hold to scrutinise the potential risks.
A dog-rental platform has sparked both curiosity and concern as China’s urban pet economy takes an unexpected turn.
Launched on social media in March, the mini-programme known as “Wangbu,” which loosely translates to “dog walk,” enables residents in first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen to rent dogs by the hour for walks.
After owners create profiles for their pets, renters coordinate pickup and return details directly with them. Fees typically range from 10 to 60 yuan
“There is a gap between the demand for electric luxury cars and the supply, where Chinese carmakers have an edge,” said Zeekr vice-president Mars Chen. “I believe there will be one to two Chinese brands among the global top five [luxury vehicles].”
With German giants Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi lagging in
Unlike flammable traditional lithium-ion batteries, this rechargeable solid-state battery operates stably up to 150 degrees Celsius (302 degrees Fahrenheit) and can withstand brief thermal shocks of up to 300 degrees Celsius without compromising performance.
The Tsinghua
Hong Kong must step up efforts to export its food culture and promote its culinary heritage, industry leaders have said after a recent study found that Cantonese restaurants have borne the brunt of the sector’s slump.
Data released this month by the Legislative Council Secretariat’s research office showed earnings for Chinese restaurants in the first quarter suffered the sector’s steepest contraction in revenue, plunging 27.9 per cent from HK$13.44 billion (US$1.7 billion) in 201
Updated: 23 Jun, 2026
He was into his second year of a corporate law career and decided that very night that the job was not for him.
“Everyone was under so much pressure and just expected to deliver at the cost of
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks after a US$14.7 million renovation, while President Donald Trump threatened prison time for anyone caught damaging the pool.
The DC Water authority issued a permit to drain the 609-metre rectangular pool, it said on Monday, while the repair company said it would fix the pool as part of its warranty.
Peeling paint and algae growth have been visible