China builds its most advanced fusion reactor BEST by 2027, aiming to achieve commercial fusion power by 2030 through state planning and industrial investment.

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China's abundant cheap electricity could give it an advantage in artificial intelligence development, despite American chip restrictions limiting its current computing capacity.

Donald Trump faces mounting political pressure as his war with Iran drives up petrol prices across America, threatening Republican prospects in the midterm elections.

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Nvidia faces competition from startups developing specialised chips for AI inference as demand shifts from training large language models to running them efficiently.

Donald Trump considers suspending oil exports as Brent crude exceeds $110 per barrel amid the Iran war, with potential consequences for global markets and refiners.

A testing moment for steadfast allies

America's war in Iran strains military resources, depleting munitions and air defences needed for potential conflicts in Asia and Ukraine.

The World Happiness Report shows it diverging from the rest of the world

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