China must not be sold latest cutting-edge technology, former US commerce secretary says

China must not be sold latest cutting-edge technology, former US commerce secretary says

One of the architects of former US President Joe Biden’s tech export controls warned on Thursday that Washington needs better coordination with allies to deny China access to high-end chips and cutting-edge products, criticising a plan by US President Donald Trump’s administration to allow sales of certain Nvidia chips. Citing Beijing’s massive spending on efforts…

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Mina Kimes has apologized for promoting a gaming company backed by Stephen A. Smith

ESPN star Mina Kimes offers groveling apology and admits ‘colossal f*** up’ after endorsing ‘scam’ app backed by Stephen A. Smith

By BEN NAGLE, US SPORTS EDITOR Published: 14:29 GMT, 9 November 2025 | Updated: 14:29 GMT, 9 November 2025 ESPN star Mina Kimes has admitted she is ‘deeply embarrassed’ after deleting a tweet endorsing a sketchy Solitaire app backed by her colleague Stephen A. Smith. Kimes was one of five well-paid ESPN talents who posted…

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Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool all tracking record-breaking German wonderkid | Football

Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool all tracking record-breaking German wonderkid | Football

Kennet Eichhorn looks certain to make a big move (Picture: Getty Images for DFB) Hertha BSC’s record-breaking teenager Kennet Eichhorn is attracting attention from a string of top clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool. The 16-year-old had already made his professional debut for the German side, becoming the youngest ever player in the 2.Bundesliga….

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EU says ‘worst-case scenario avoided’ as China moves to restart Nexperia chip exports

EU says ‘worst-case scenario avoided’ as China moves to restart Nexperia chip exports

The European Commission says a “worst case scenario” has been averted, after China’s commerce ministry engaged with European companies in recent days to restart the flow of semiconductors that had been disrupted by a crisis surrounding the company Nexperia. The saga, which saw the Dutch-headquartered company cut off from its Chinese processing facilities following a…

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China gives green light to group travel to Canada after Xi-Carney summit

China gives green light to group travel to Canada after Xi-Carney summit

Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the announcement on Monday, ending a prolonged Covid-19-era freeze that left Canada off China’s outbound tour lists, even as group travel resumed to more than 130 other destinations. Mao said the decision was taken after “comprehensive” consideration of Chinese travellers’ demands and destination safety. “The move will further…

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