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A two-seat sport aircraft crashed into the Citic Tower in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others in a scene that has raised questions about airspace controls and security in the capital. Officials say the incident was caused by personal reasons, with the pilot described as having insomnia and anxiety. Investigations are ongoing.
A Manhattan judge has sentenced Guo Wengui, a Chinese dissident-turned-US critic, to 30 years in prison after a seven-week trial found him guilty on nine counts of fraud, racketeering and money laundering. Prosecutors say he exploited followers who invested more than $1bn in ventures under his control to fund a lavish lifestyle.
China’s anti-corruption drive has purged senior officials, including a Politburo member, highlighting efforts to enforce loyalty and clamp down on corruption within the CCP. The latest expulsions follow investigations announced earlier in the year; authorities describe the actions as part of maintaining discipline in a top-down system.
The case of Youlin Chen, a U.S.-born seismologist detained in China since November 2024, has been escalated as U.S. officials designate him as wrongfully detained and renewed diplomatic pressure. Beijing has not indicated progress, even as President Trump has raised the issue with Xi Jinping. The White House and State Department describe the case as a top priority.
The White House has expanded a nonbinding Ratepayer Protection Pledge to include nearly 200 additional utilities, governors and data‑center developers, and President Trump has urged local leaders to welcome data centers as economic opportunities. Critics say the pledge lacks enforcement and will not prevent rising electricity bills as AI-related power demand grows.
Anthropic has clarified it has never advocated banning open-weight AI models and supports targeted controls on hardware, distillation and safety testing. The company seeks to shape policy while maintaining its caution on frontier AI. Several rivals have signed a broader open-weight letter urging policymakers not to restrict the technology.
Taiwan’s Han Kuang exercises are extending to 10 days, testing 24-hour defense operations, urban resilience, and new US-inspired tactics. Civilians are mobilized, internet slowdowns simulate disruption, and reservists are being expanded to strengthen civil defense amid heightened tensions with China.
Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces in Hong Kong's High Court and faces additional years behind bars while already serving a four-year, eight-month sentence for a separate national security conviction. Rights groups and supporters say the new charge is designed to extend his detention and chill dissent across the city.
France is entering a pivotal presidential contest in 2027. Marine Le Pen leads early polls, while the left remains fragmented. Centre and reformist contenders contemplate primaries, amid debates on Europe, the economy, and national security.
Three veteran Hong Kong activists — Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho — have been sentenced to between five and seven years after convictions for inciting subversion under Beijings 2020 national security law. The sentences follow convictions in August and will include time already served, rights groups and foreign governments have condemned the verdicts.
Leaders of major AI firms have publicly aligned on slowing the frontier to address safety concerns. Dario Amodei of Anthropic argues for a paced approach, echoed by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Demis Hassabis. IPO timings are in flux as OpenAI contemplates private status to focus on safety work.
The State Department has notified Congress about a proposed sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, part of a broader package that could include engines and support. The deal aims to strengthen Saudi defense capabilities and interoperability with US forces, while lawmakers warn it could expose sensitive technology to China and disrupt regional balance.
AP News reports that President Trump is welcoming Chinese leader Xi Jinping with a state visit and a high-stakes push to redefine economic ties, even as critics warn of social and political tensions. The administration has secured stakes in more than 30 private companies, including Intel and Westinghouse, as part of a broader strategy, while Republicans mount attack lines over socialism and government involvement in the economy.
The US has disclosed an ongoing probe into how Lockheed Martin F-35 parts shipped from Australia for service ended up in Hong Kong, where Chinese authorities have reportedly taken possession. The parts, including a cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door with radar-absorbing coating, were diverted in late May, raising questions about security and technology leakage.