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  • Chinese e-mobility company eyes US market for expansion

    Chinese e-mobility company eyes US market for expansion

    Chinese electric mobility innovator NAVEE is strategically advancing into the United States market, introducing a suite of artificial intelligence-integrated transportation solutions during its recent product showcase in Mountain View, California. The 2021-established manufacturer, known for its electric scooters and golf carts internationally, unveiled groundbreaking prototypes including autonomous energy storage robots, exoskeleton systems, and futuristic aerial mobility devices.

    During Friday’s demonstration event, NAVEE USA Vice President Polo Huang presented the company’s vision for next-generation transportation infrastructure. The showcase featured multiple AI-driven innovations: a space-expanding trailer system, personal eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, and the flagship energy storage robot designed as a ‘mobile energy companion’ rather than conventional battery technology.

    According to NAVEE’s US Sales Manager Mauricio Magallon, the energy storage robot and exoskeleton technology are scheduled for American market deployment in the upcoming quarter, while other demonstrated concepts remain in extended development phases. The robotic energy system addresses three critical mobility challenges: autonomous movement, charging efficiency optimization, and intelligent gear management. Its solar-tracking capability enables dynamic power collection by following sunlight patterns throughout the day.

    The company’s strategic expansion represents China’s growing influence in global smart transportation markets, combining electric propulsion with artificial intelligence to create integrated mobility ecosystems. NAVEE’s approach emphasizes seamless energy management through robotic solutions that automatically follow users while providing on-demand power distribution.

  • WHO chief says US reasons for withdrawal ‘untrue’

    WHO chief says US reasons for withdrawal ‘untrue’

    In a striking rebuttal, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has publicly declared the United States’ rationale for withdrawing from the UN health agency to be fundamentally inaccurate. The WHO leader issued this condemnation through his official social media channel on Saturday, emphasizing that America’s departure would compromise both national and global security.

    The controversial withdrawal process, initiated by former President Donald Trump through an executive order signed on January 20, 2025, is now approaching its procedural conclusion. According to WHO regulations, the separation becomes official one year after formal notification is received by the United Nations, which occurred just two days following Trump’s executive action.

    Compounding the diplomatic rift, WHO press officials confirmed this week that the United States has failed to settle its outstanding financial obligations to the organization. The unpaid dues for the 2024-2025 biennium amount to approximately $278 million, as reported by U.S. media outlet National Public Radio.

    The formalization of America’s exit is scheduled for discussion during the WHO’s imminent Executive Board meeting. Organization representatives indicated that the Secretariat will proceed according to the guidance provided by its governing bodies regarding this unprecedented withdrawal by the agency’s traditional largest funder.

  • Climber Alex Honnold summits 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

    Climber Alex Honnold summits 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

    In a breathtaking display of human endurance and concentration, American free solo climber Alex Honnold has conquered Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, employing no ropes, harnesses, or safety equipment. The daring ascent of the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower in Taiwan’s capital was completed in a record-breaking one hour and thirty-one minutes.

    The climb, initially postponed from Saturday due to adverse weather conditions, was broadcast live with a strategic delay by Netflix. Honnold’s methodical progression up the bamboo-inspired glass and steel facade captivated a global audience. Upon reaching the summit, the climber succinctly celebrated his vertigo-inducing achievement with the exclamation, ‘Sick.’

    This remarkable feat more than halved the previous record set by French climber Alain Robert—nicknamed ‘Spiderman’—who scaled the then-world’s tallest building using safety ropes and a harness in four hours in 2004.

    The climb was not without its distractions. As Honnold approached the 89th floor, enthusiastic fans waved and cheered from behind the windows, creating an unexpected challenge. Undeterred, he continued his climb, a moment captured on video and shared widely on social media.

    Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim publicly congratulated Honnold on X, humorously admitting the climb made her ‘feel sick, too, barely able to watch.’ Honnold was greeted at the top by his wife, who had expressed concerns about the challenging wind and heat conditions during his ascent.

    Honnold, who gained global fame as the first person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite National Park—a feat documented in the Academy Award-winning film ‘Free Solo’—has once again redefined the limits of his extreme sport.

  • 2026 Australian of the Year Awards held in Canberra as winners announced

    2026 Australian of the Year Awards held in Canberra as winners announced

    In a landmark celebration of national excellence, Katherine Bennell-Pegg—Australia’s inaugural officially qualified astronaut—has been distinguished as the 2026 Australian of the Year. The prestigious accolade, announced at a formal ceremony in Canberra, recognizes her pioneering contributions to the nation’s burgeoning space sector and her role as an inspirational figure for future generations.

    Ms. Bennell-Pegg earned her place in history by graduating from the European Astronaut Centre in Germany in 2024, outperforming 22,500 international candidates to secure one of six coveted positions. She is the first individual to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag, a moment she described as profoundly emotional. “It signified something far greater than myself,” she reflected during her acceptance address. “It represented Australia’s rightful place at the forefront of human exploration and kindled hope for more Australians to venture into space.”

    Her journey began in childhood, gazing at the stars from her backyard. However, with no national space agency at the time, she pursued her ambitions overseas, accumulating expertise on international space missions before returning to catalyze Australia’s space industry. As a prominent advocate for STEM diversity, she emphasized the importance of inclusion: “For years, I was often the only woman in the room. We must encourage young women to contribute their unique perspectives to scientific fields.”

    The awards ceremony also honored other exceptional Australians: Professor Henry Brodaty, named Senior Australian of the Year for his transformative research in dementia prevention; ultra-marathon runner Nedd Brockmann, recognized as Young Australian of the Year for raising over $8 million to combat homelessness; and Indigenous entrepreneur Frank Mitchell, awarded Local Hero for creating vocational opportunities for Aboriginal communities.

    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presided over the event, announcing a government partnership with FightMND, the foundation led by 2025 Australian of the Year Neale Daniher, to establish a dedicated clinical network for motor neurone disease research. The national honors underscore a collective commitment to innovation, compassion, and social progress.

  • Rescuers recover more bodies from landslide in Indonesia, with 72 still missing

    Rescuers recover more bodies from landslide in Indonesia, with 72 still missing

    BANDUNG, Indonesia — Rescue operations intensified in West Java’s Pasir Langu village Sunday as improved weather conditions allowed emergency teams to continue searching for dozens missing following a devastating landslide. The disaster, which struck Mount Burangrang’s slopes before dawn Saturday, completely buried approximately 34 homes under massive mudflows, rocks, and uprooted trees.

    Search and rescue coordinator Ade Dian Permana reported recovery efforts had yielded 25 confirmed fatalities by Sunday, with remains being carefully extracted using basic farm tools and manual labor due to unstable terrain preventing heavy equipment deployment. The 250-strong rescue team worked meticulously through mud mounds reaching 5 meters (16 feet) in height, with drones and K-9 units deployed to scan the extensive 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) landslide path.

    The incident has displaced approximately 230 residents now sheltering in government facilities, while 72 individuals remain unaccounted for. At temporary relief centers, anxious families monitored updated missing persons lists as forensic teams worked to identify recovered remains for release to relatives.

    Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited the disaster zone Sunday, pledging governmental action to prevent future tragedies. He specifically urged West Bandung district officials to address problematic land conversion practices in high-risk areas.

    Environmental organizations have characterized the catastrophe as fundamentally human-exacerbated. Wahyudin Iwang of Walhi West Java emphasized that Saturday’s landslide resulted from prolonged environmental degradation in the North Bandung Area conservation zone, where development projects have consistently violated spatial-planning regulations. This protected highland region serves as a critical water-catchment zone for the densely populated Bandung Basin, making ecological preservation imperative.

    The disaster occurs during Indonesia’s annual rainy season (October-April), when the archipelago nation frequently experiences flooding and landslides. Millions reside in vulnerable mountainous regions and fertile floodplains across the 17,000-island chain.

  • Trump’s Greenland ambitions strain MAGA ties with Europe’s far-right

    Trump’s Greenland ambitions strain MAGA ties with Europe’s far-right

    A significant diplomatic schism has emerged between former U.S. President Donald Trump’s political movement and its traditional European far-right allies, triggered by growing concerns over American interventionism. The fracture became particularly evident through widespread condemnation of Trump’s proposed acquisition of Greenland, which multiple European nationalist leaders characterized as a hostile act threatening national sovereignty.

    Despite previous ideological alignment demonstrated during the ‘Make Europe Great Again’ gathering in Madrid less than a year ago, prominent figures including France’s National Rally president Jordan Bardella, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Reform UK’s Nigel Farage have publicly criticized Trump’s approaches to Greenland, Venezuela, and Iran. Bardella specifically denounced what he termed ‘commercial blackmail’ regarding Greenland, while Meloni directly informed Trump that his tariff threats represented ‘a mistake.’

    The divergence highlights a fundamental tension within the trans-Atlantic nationalist alliance, where shared ideological convictions on immigration and sovereignty appear insufficient to overcome concerns about American overreach. This development occurs amidst substantial gains by far-right parties across the European Union, which now hold approximately 26% of seats in the European Parliament according to security analyses.

    Not all European nationalist leaders have joined the criticism, however. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, facing his most challenging election in sixteen years, has carefully avoided criticizing Trump, instead positioning the former president as Europe’s best hope for peace in Ukraine and a guarantor of national sovereignty. Similar restraint has been observed among Eastern European allies including Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who cautioned against allowing the Greenland issue to escalate into broader EU-U.S. conflict.

    Analysts suggest this division within the trans-Atlantic nationalist movement may force a recalibration of political alliances, with cooperation potentially continuing on shared grievances such as opposition to EU migration policies and trade agreements, while sovereignty concerns create enduring fractures regarding American foreign policy approaches.

  • Watch: Federal and state officials give conflicting accounts of Alex Pretti’s death

    Watch: Federal and state officials give conflicting accounts of Alex Pretti’s death

    A cloud of official contradiction hangs over the investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, as federal and state authorities have provided starkly divergent accounts of the circumstances surrounding the incident. The case has drawn intensified public scrutiny as it marks the second controversial law enforcement-related death in the city within a three-week period.

    The developing story follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration enforcement officer less than twenty-one days prior, creating a pattern that has raised serious concerns among community advocates and civil rights organizations. While details remain heavily contested between agencies, the absence of a unified official narrative has compounded public distrust in law enforcement institutions.

    This latest incident has sparked renewed debate about transparency in officer-involved fatalities and interagency coordination during critical investigations. Community leaders are demanding a comprehensive, independent review of both cases to address what they describe as systemic issues in accountability procedures. The conflicting reports have further complicated the grieving process for affected families while highlighting potential jurisdictional tensions between state and federal law enforcement operations.

  • Watch: BBC at protests near scene where Alex Pretti was shot dead

    Watch: BBC at protests near scene where Alex Pretti was shot dead

    Minneapolis streets filled with demonstrators chanting the name of Alex Pretti, who became the second individual fatally shot by federal agents in the city this month. The protests erupted near the location where the shooting occurred, with participants demanding justice and transparency in law enforcement operations.

    The incident has reignited tensions in a community still grappling with police accountability issues, marking a concerning pattern of deadly force encounters. BBC journalists documented the unfolding demonstrations, capturing raw emotional responses from community members who expressed frustration over recurring violent incidents involving federal authorities.

    This shooting follows another fatal encounter earlier in the month, creating a pattern that has alarmed civil rights advocates and community leaders. The protests remained largely peaceful but emotionally charged, with participants holding signs and chanting slogans calling for systemic reform in policing practices and greater accountability for federal agents operating in urban communities.

    Local organizations have begun mobilizing to demand a thorough investigation into both shooting incidents, while community leaders urge calm amid growing tensions. The federal agency involved has stated it will conduct an internal review of the shooting protocol while cooperating with local investigations.

  • Syria frees 126 minors from Raqqa prison as SDF ceasefire extended

    Syria frees 126 minors from Raqqa prison as SDF ceasefire extended

    In a significant development within Syria’s ongoing conflict resolution, government forces have assumed control of al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa province following a negotiated ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This transfer facilitated the immediate release of 126 minors previously detained at the facility, as confirmed by official state media reports.

    Digital footage disseminated across social platforms captured emotional scenes of local communities welcoming the liberated juveniles, all confirmed to be under eighteen years of age. Several children provided harrowing testimonies in videos, detailing experiences of severe maltreatment during their incarceration. One minor, featured in a report by Syria’s state news agency Sana, described being subjected to electrocution, whipping, and solitary confinement with cold water exposure, stating visible sores remain on his body as evidence.

    Concurrent with the release, Syrian judicial authorities announced the establishment of special committees to comprehensively review the cases of all remaining detainees. Sana further published a list of names still held in custody, creating a mechanism for families to search for missing relatives online.

    This prison transfer represents the final facility handed over to Syrian government control from the SDF, which previously operated with U.S. support. Al-Aqtan primarily held individuals with alleged connections to the Islamic State (IS) group. This action follows similar recent takeovers of al-Hol detention camp—housing approximately 24,000 people, mostly women and children linked to IS—and al-Shaddadi prison.

    The strategic handover occurred within the framework of a four-day ceasefire agreement announced last week. Subsequently, on Saturday, both conflicting parties agreed to extend this truce by an additional fifteen days. This extension aims to facilitate the SDF’s planned integration into the Syrian national army and their eventual disarmament, significantly reducing tensions after government forces recently captured extensive territories in northeastern Syria.

    The extended ceasefire also enables continued transfers of IS detainees, with the U.S. Central Command announcing the initial evacuation of 7,000 prisoners to secured facilities in Iraq earlier this week. A subsequent transfer batch commenced this Saturday, addressing concerns about prison security following chaotic SDF withdrawals that previously allowed some IS affiliates to briefly escape.

    Northeast Syria remains home to numerous facilities incarcerating thousands of IS members, remnants from the group’s territorial defeat in 2019 where the SDF played a crucial combat role. Since then, the SDF has maintained control over several Arab-majority urban centers, including Manbij and Raqqa, as part of an autonomous administrative enclave.

  • Jay Vine wins the Tour Down Under after being knocked off his bike by a kangaroo

    Jay Vine wins the Tour Down Under after being knocked off his bike by a kangaroo

    ADELAIDE, Australia — Australian cyclist Jay Vine secured a remarkable victory at the Tour Down Under on Sunday, overcoming an extraordinary mid-race collision with a kangaroo that forced three riders to abandon the competition. The incident occurred during the final 169.8-kilometer stage through Adelaide’s hills, marking a dramatic conclusion to the opening event of the 2026 World Tour.

    With approximately 96 kilometers remaining, two large kangaroos unexpectedly bounded onto the road during a high-speed section. Vine was knocked from his bicycle upon impact, while riders Menno Huising, Lucas Stevenson, and Alberto Dainese were compelled to withdraw due to injuries sustained in the collision. The kangaroo involved also suffered injuries.

    Despite entering the final stage with a substantial 1-minute, 3-second lead on general classification, Vine faced significant challenges beyond the wildlife encounter. His UAE Team Emirates squad had been reduced to just three members following Saturday’s fourth stage, where defending champion Jhonatan Narvaez and another teammate crashed out. The team was further diminished when Juan Sebastian Molano withdrew due to fatigue before Sunday’s stage.

    Demonracing exceptional resilience, Vine immediately remounted after the kangaroo incident, changing bicycles twice before rejoining the peloton with 92 kilometers remaining. He maintained a strategic position near the front throughout the remainder of the stage, ultimately preserving his overall lead.

    The Australian champion finished 1:03 ahead of Switzerland’s Mauro Schmid (Team Jayco Alula), with Australian Harry Sweeny (EF Education-Easypost) trailing by an additional nine seconds. Britain’s Matthew Brennan (Team Visma) claimed the stage victory in a sprint finish ahead of New Zealand’s Finn Fisher-Black (Bora Hansgrohe) and Denmark’s Tobias Lund Andresen (Decathlon).

    Vine, who secured his second Tour Down Under victory in three years, humorously remarked on the incident: ‘Everyone asks me what’s the most dangerous thing in Australia and I always tell them it’s kangaroos. They wait and they hide in the bushes until you can’t stop and they jump out in front of you. Point proven today.’

    The champion described the mechanics of the collision: ‘Two of them blasted through the peloton when we were doing probably 50 kph (30 mph) and one of them stopped and went left, right, left right, left right and I ended up hitting its backside.’

    Reflecting on his team’s challenging week, Vine noted: ‘This year we started off really positive and we just had more and more bad luck as the race went on. Today was never going to be easy and I’ve been saying all week it’s not over until it’s over. But it’s proven to be not over till it’s over in this race for us.’

    The stage featured eight laps of a circuit incorporating a slow, steep climb to the finish in Stirling township, with two breakaways occurring during the race, the final one being reeled in with just one kilometer remaining.