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Three Americans held for years in China have been released, the White House says

Three Americans held for years in China have been released, the White House says

Three Americans (Swidan, Li, Liang) wrongfully detained in China are released via diplomatic deal. China released one other U.S. citizen recently.

Is Trump right to point the finger at China over the fentanyl crisis?

Is Trump right to point the finger at China over the fentanyl crisis?

Trump threatens tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada (25%) over drug shipments. China denies culpability, citing strict drug policy. Fentanyl crisis is a US problem.

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $9.5 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $9.5 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun bought "Comedian" (banana art) for $6.2M, then ate it in Hong Kong. The piece is a certificate allowing him to tape a banana to a wall, Sun then invested $30M in Trump's crypto firm.

Eagle-eyed find in Bunnings item prompts biosecurity investigation

Eagle-eyed find in Bunnings item prompts biosecurity investigation

Bunnings removed brooms after a customer found a rice plant. Biosecurity investigation ongoing into imported brooms despite treatment claims.

The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding

The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding

CIA now leans towards COVID-19 lab origin but lacks confidence, citing China. No new intel; analysis favors lab leak over natural. Debate persists.

Dozens feared dead after fiery Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan

Dozens feared dead after fiery Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan plane crash: 67 aboard, at least 32 survivors. Bird strike led to emergency landing. Fatalities likely. Investigation ongoing. Day of mourning in Azerbaijan.