Taiwan running out of time for satellite communications, space chief tells AFP
Taiwan's space chief Wu Jong-shinn says the "clock is ticking" for the democratic island to launch its own satellites to secure internet and phone services during a potential conflict with China.
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Gaza, Palestinian future to dominate UN gathering
More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza.
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Young plaintiffs stand tall after taking on Trump climate agenda in court
Young Americans challenging President Donald Trump’s fossil fuel agenda say they were proud to have their day in court -- even if it meant fielding tough, sometimes perplexing questions from government lawyers.
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Kirk killing sparks fierce US free speech debate
For Americans, the words are practically sacred: the First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
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Eying bottom line, US media giants bow to Trump
The suspension by Disney-owned ABC of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is the latest surrender by a US media giant to pressure from the Trump administration, putting the bottom line over free speech.
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Indie studio bets on new game after buying freedom from Sega
French developer Amplitude knows that "every game could be the last" as it prepares a big bet on a new strategy title less than a year after buying its independence back from Sega.
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Marseille hoping to catch PSG at the right time in Ligue 1
Marseille play host to Paris Saint-Germain in French football's biggest club fixture on Sunday, and are hoping it is the ideal time to face the reigning European champions.
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Japan inflation slows in August, rice price surges ease
Inflation in Japan slowed to 2.7 percent in August due partly to government energy subsidies, official data showed Friday, with the cost of rice easing following a huge price spike.
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Court seizes assets of Maradona's lawyer, sisters in fraud case
Argentinian officials seized assets Thursday from two of deceased soccer idol Diego Maradona's sisters, as well as his attorney and three other individuals, alleging fraudulent management of the player's brand, according to a ruling obtained by AFP.
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Theometrics Global Partners With Acclaimed Designer Cristina Zavati to Launch 'MeaDea by Theo,' Championing Resilience at New York Fashion Week
"As the world sees the glamour of Fashion Week on the world's biggest stage, let us recognize the blood, sweat, and tears that designers and models have to overcome," said Sotirios Hristos Stathopoulos (aka Sam Stathis). September is Suicide Awareness Month and Theometrics Global has consistently raised awareness for this cause, as it did in the 2023 fashion weeks in New York, Milan, and Paris. "They used the song 'Supergirls Don't Cry' because you can tell by their eyes, they are my Supergirls - and superheroes don't cry. We want those struggling to know it's okay to cry and that there is strength in reaching out to someone."
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