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China’s Buddha artisans carve out a living from dying trade
J In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of half-completed life-sized Buddha statues looked on…
South Korea, Italy agree to deepen AI, defence cooperation
A South Korea and Italy agreed Monday to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, space and the defence industry, pledging to confront “global challenges” at a bilateral summit in Seoul. President…
Vietnam begins Communist Party congress to pick leaders
A Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party convened Monday to begin their twice-a-decade congress, where leader To Lam is looking to tighten his grip on power less than two years after assuming…
Guatemala declares state of emergency against gangs after prison standoff ended
J Guatemala’s president on Sunday declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency to combat criminal gangs after authorities accused the groups of killing eight police officers and holding hostages at…
Rams fend off Bears comeback as Patriots advance in NFL playoffs
A Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams snuffed out the Chicago Bears’ latest wild comeback attempt to win 20-17 in overtime, as the New England Patriots also moved within…
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Recap: Siegfried’s Spiral Causes Mrs. Hall Problems
K [Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for All Creatures Great and Small Season 6 Episode 2, “Old Dogs, New Tricks.”] Mrs. Hall (Anna Madeley) is back at Skeldale House in…
Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 19
A Uncontrolled wildfires tore through communities in southern Chile, leaving charred ruins in their wake and at least 19 dead, authorities said, announcing the latest toll on Sunday. More than…
China says economy grew 5% last year, among slowest in decades
A China’s economy expanded five percent in 2025, Beijing said Monday, one of its slowest rates of growth in decades as it struggles with persistently low consumer spending and a…
Harry set for final courtroom battle against UK media
H Prince Harry is to return to London this week for the trial into his claims that a UK newspaper group unlawfully gathered information, in the royal’s last case in…
‘It wasn’t clean’: Mother mourns son killed in US Maduro assault
P As the first explosions rocked his military base in Caracas, 18-year-old Saul Pereira Martinez sent his mother a simple message: “I love you. It has begun.” It was the…
