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BBC director-general Tim Davie resigns amid Trump speech controversy
Tim Davie resigns as BBC director-general amid Trump speech editing controversy; news chief Deborah Turness follows.
Tim Davie resigns as BBC director-general amid Trump speech editing controversy; news chief Deborah Turness follows.
Tim Davie has stepped down as BBC director-general after criticism over the editing of President Trump’s speech.
Head of news Deborah Turness also resigns, citing reputational damage.
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Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords in surprise diplomatic shift
Kazakhstan’s unexpected entry into the Abraham Accords may reshape Central Asia-Middle East relations amid ties to Russia and China.
Kazakhstan’s unexpected entry into the Abraham Accords may reshape Central Asia-Middle East relations amid ties to Russia and China.
In a major geopolitical surprise, Kazakhstan has joined the Abraham Accords, a landmark move for a Muslim-majority nation with deep ties to Russia and China.
Analysts say it could signal a broader realignment across Central Asia and the Middle East.
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China leads world in AI and 6G patents
China dominates AI and 6G patents, securing 60% and 40.3% of global applications respectively, says 2025 conference report
China dominates AI and 6G patents, securing 60% and 40.3% of global applications respectively, says 2025 conference report
– China holds 60% of global AI patents and 40.3% of 6G patent applications.
– The country leads in 5G infrastructure with 4.55 million base stations and 1.12 billion users.
As of June 2025, China has established 4.55 million 5G base stations, with 1.12 billion 5G mobile phone users.
The nation’s computing power has reached 788 EFLOPS, boasting 10.85 million standard racks in operation, ranking among the world’s top infrastructures. Projections estimate that China’s 6G industry will soar to 1.2 trillion yuan by 2030, with industrial applications making up 40 percent and smart cities at 30 percent.
The quantum computing sector is expected to reach 11.56 billion yuan in 2025, with growth rates surpassing 30 percent.
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China continues to hold the title of the largest e-commerce market globally for the 12th consecutive year, with 974 million online shoppers recorded by December 2024.
Online retail sales reflected a 7.2 percent increase. JD.com’s founder announced plans for an unmanned delivery station by April 2026, while Alibaba is developing a “super AI cloud” for global developers.
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Wall Street wobbles as RBA and Tesla face tests
Global markets are unsettled by Wall Street’s downturn, inflation in Australia, and key U.S. tariff decisions.
Global markets are unsettled by Wall Street’s downturn, inflation in Australia, and key U.S. tariff decisions.
Global markets are jittery amid a Wall Street sell-off, renewed inflation pressure in Australia, and high-stakes decisions on U.S. tariffs and Elon Musk’s Tesla pay deal.
Capital.com’s Kyle Rodda breaks down the risks and reactions shaping the week ahead.
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