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The US Army's tough Ranger School is teaching soldiers to fight with bayonets to ready them for the violence and brutality of close combat.

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

Round-trip train tickets brought down to $98 from $150, and bus fares to cost $20 instead of $80, state officials say.

Microsoft is on a mission to fix Windows 11, and part of that involves improving the often-frustrating Windows Update experience. While you'll soon be able to pause updates indefinitely, Microsoft is also adding a new feature that automatically rolls back problematic drivers that have been installed through Windows Update. Microsoft has created a new "Cloud-Initiated […]
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has spent a fortune using his own body to research longevity. Here's what he says he's learned.

From designer straws to magnet-sealed leather pouches, the platform is awash in products seemingly built for coke—despite Meta’s policies on drug paraphernalia.

The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.
Rather than spending 15 years aggressively saving to retire permanently, Steve Antonioni suggests following FIRE principles for three to five years.

The number of confirmed hantavirus cases from the Hondius cruise ship outbreak stands at eleven, three of whom have died. In France, a woman who tested positive remains in hospital in critical condition… while twenty two close contacts are being monitored and have so far tested negative. Health officials say the risk to the general public remains low because the virus does not easily spread between people, and for the time being, has not mutated. Story by Emerald Maxwell.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing despite talks currently taking place between Lebanon and Israel. On Wednesday, twelve people were killed by Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to the country's health ministry. Story by James Vasina.

Britain's health minister Wes Streeting announced on Thursday that he had resigned, paving the way for him to launch a leadership challenge against embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
US sanctions imposed on UN expert Francesca Albanese by the Trump administration temporarily blocked by a judge.

Donald Trump is in China where he's set to take part in highly-anticipated talks with President Xi Jinping. The two sides are to discuss trade, the war in Iran, and Taiwan. This is the US President's first visit to the country in ten years. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Beijing, Yena Lee.

The EV maker is seeing an increased demand for both used and new cars as fuel prices have gone up following the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz.

Designer suggests decision to stage show in Los Angeles is part of strategy to deepen label’s cinema presenceLike Christian Dior, the founder of the house he now leads, fashion designer Jonathan Anderson’s ambition is to be not just a Parisian couturier but a Hollywood power player. “We think of Dior as this romantic character, but he was also a very savvy businessman,” said Anderson before a blockbuster catwalk show in Los Angeles. Stage Fright, the Hitchcock caper-noir for which Dior
From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan, here's what industry leaders at are saying about how AI may impact jobs.
A stay-at-home mom accrued $141,000 debt after leaving her job. Side hustles like focus groups and digital products are helping her pay it off.

The CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, is among the delegation of CEOs that met with US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday. The maker of AI chips is hoping the meeting between the two world leaders will lead to a lifting of restrictions on sales to China. Also in this edition: a Chinese oil tanker successfully crosses the Strait of Hormuz and Kevin Warsh is confirmed as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve.
Two tech executives debate whether AI clones are dangerous, a great business opportunity, or both. What do you think?
A GenZer left high school early, ice climbed professionally, and interned at Tesla before starting her own company. Now she feels pressure to succeed.

The Japanese carmaker pursued an aggressive switch towards electric vehicles that it's now trying to walk back. Despite posting its first loss on record, its share price spiked on more buoyant predictions for 2026.
Ed Bastian said AI's address to Emory University students lacked his own "soul or warmth." The audience clapped when he said he rewrote the speech.

When President Xi Jinping met US leader Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday, he posed a big question: Can China and the US avoid the “Thucydides Trap”? It’s a phrase that sounds academic, but it goes to the heart of Beijing’s ambitions for their relationship.

The UK's local elections exposed the suspicion that meets Muslim political participation.