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The United States and China have the two largest militaries in the world in terms of budget, personnel, weapons, and equipment. Our colleagues at France 2 and Simon Moritz compare the two global powers’ military on land, in the ocean, and their colossal budgets. Source link

It’s an honor to be your friend – Donald Trump told Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping, however, responded by offering a cautionary warning about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations. A contrast in tone underscoring then just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in Iran, trade disputes and … Read more

Donald Trump is in China, where he is set to take part in talks with President Xi Jinping. Major American businessmen are also joining the talks – including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The two sides are to discuss trade, the war in Iran, and Taiwan. Story by Liza … Read more

Ukraine’s anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the arrest of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff Andriy Yermak on money-laundering charges, placing the president’s former right-hand-man in pre-trial detention for a period of 60 days. Source link

As the Eurovision returns, an investigation by the New York Times has revealed how Israel may have influenced voters to help its contestant Yuval Raphael in last year’s edition. Story by James Vasina. Source link

For centuries, tiny Aachen has been seen as a symbol of a united Europe. It was from here that Charlemagne (circa 748–814) ruled Western Europe’s largest empire after the fall of Rome, a legacy that later led him to be considered the medieval “Father of Europe”. The Charlemagne Prize honors those who strive for European … Read more

Russia launched at least “800 drones” against Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He accused Moscow of deliberately carrying out the attacks on the day US President Donald Trump arrived in China. These Russian drone strikes illustrate the intensification of bombing during daylight … Read more

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. Source link

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 … Read more