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Chinese startup invents long-distance kissing machine
The device, which transmits users’ kiss data collected through motion sensors hidden in silicon lips, makes so…
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Canada to review ‘disconcerting’ police radio deal with ties to China, says Trudeau
PM says officials signed contracts that have ‘questionable levels of security’ and could leave country exposed…
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Chinese students protest as university locks down over one Covid case
Footage shows large protest at Nanjing Tech University, as rules persist despite steps to ease zero-Covid poli…
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BBC says Chinese police assaulted and detained its reporter at Shanghai protest
Journalist Ed Lawrence was beaten after being arrested at a protest against China’s strict Covid restrictions,…
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Kim Jong-un daughter inspects another ICBM as leader hails North Korea’s nuclear power
Kim is joined by young daughter on inspection of his forces, increasing speculation that he is paving way for …
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Pakistan’s Imran Khan vows to fight to ‘last drop of blood’ in first rally since being shot
Ousted PM calls off march on Islamabad to avoid further chaos but continues to press for early elections, poss…
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China hits back at FBI claim of unauthorized ‘police stations’ in US
Christopher Wray called foreign police presence in US ‘outrageous’ but Chinese embassy says sites are voluntee…
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US charges seven over alleged Beijing plot to forcibly repatriate ‘elite’ Chinese
US attorney in New York criticises ‘outrageous violations of national sovereignty’ and alleges campaign of har…
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Kazakhstan to change name of capital from Nur-sultan back to Astana
The capital of the central Asian country was renamed Nur-sultan in 2019 in honour of outgoing president Nursul…
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US announces $1.1bn arms sale to Taiwan, angering China
Boost to Taiwanese air defences forms biggest part of deal amid heightened tensions after Beijing’s enhanced m…
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China places millions into Covid lockdown again as economy continues to struggle
Key cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Dalian are under curbs again, amid protests and data showing factory slo…
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New Zealand floods: hundreds evacuate as ‘atmospheric river’ brings deluge
A third straight day of rain has brought flooding, landslips and road closure to both the North and South isla…
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Former Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa turns up in Thailand after Singapore visa expires
Rajapaksa allowed in on diplomatic passport for ‘temporary’ stay, say Thai authoritiesThe former Sri Lankan pr…
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New Zealand’s National party stands by MP who beat fellow student while at high school
Sam Uffindell was asked to leave prestigious private school Kings College after taking part in a group attack …
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Sri Lanka: acting president declares state of emergency ahead of MPs’ vote
Declaration called ‘expedient’ as Ranil Wickremesinghe tries to curb unrest over ongoing political and economi…