The presidents of China and France witnessed the signing of 12 agreements ranging from nuclear energy to education to panda conservation during the latter’s visit to Beijing and Chengdu last week. That was a predictable outcome. What set the trip apart, along with Xi Jinping’s “friendly, candid and fruitful” talks with Emmanuel Macron, was that…
Published on: Dec 08, 2025 04:34 am IST Zelenskiy held a call on Saturday with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner Talks with U.S. representatives on a peace plan for Ukraine have been constructive but not easy, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday ahead of his planned…
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Some 31.9 per cent of registered voters cast their ballots in Hong Kong’s Legislative Council election on Sunday, surpassing the record low turnout…
It was supposed to be a celebration. Marc Maleson’s granddaughter was turning 21, and there would be a big family gathering at a New York City restaurant on Nov. 29. Maleson, 78, his wife Elizabeth, and three others would take NJ Transit from Princeton Junction for the festivities. The Robbinsville man decided to buy the…
Published on December 7, 2025 In recent years, a new travel trend has been steadily gaining traction in the United Kingdom: railcations. Railcations, which combine the nostalgia of train travel with the allure of visiting the most scenic and environmentally friendly destinations, are becoming increasingly popular, particularly among families looking for more sustainable and relaxed…
Amid recent quantum advancements, now may be IBM’s time to shine. Quantum computing stocks benefited from enormous success in 2025. Over the last year, start-up companies in this industry, like Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum, rose more than 600%. Even Google-parent Alphabet increased by almost 90%. While its success may have had more to do…
NAPLES, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 07, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) After going eight games without a goal, Rasmus Hojlund scored…
Republicans in Congress privately made fun of Donald Trump only to come around to support him when he won their party’s 2024 White House nomination, outgoing GOP House member Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Sunday. “I watched many of my colleagues go from making fun of him, making fun of how he talks, making fun…
Breville is one of the biggest names in home coffee makers, and makes some of the best espresso machines I’ve tested here at TechRadar. Its semi-automatic machines guide you through each step of the coffee-making process, like a friendly barista in your own kitchen – but which one is right for you? As TechRadar’s resident…
Key Points Palantir trades at a stratospheric 109 times revenue while Nvidia’s 24 times sales looks almost (almost!) reasonable by comparison. Palantir’s military-style data analytics platform limits its addressable market compared to Nvidia’s universal AI infrastructure play. Both stocks are priced for a perfect AI future that may not materialize smoothly, and investors could find…