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Xi Jinping tests Donald Trump with 'Thucydides Trap'

Chinese President Xi Jinping asserted that the US and China should work together to avoid conflict. He emphasized that China's rise does not have to threaten the United States' position. Despite past confrontational rhetoric, President Trump responded positively, highlighting their relationship. Critics remain skeptical, arguing that China's military expansion poses significant risks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the importance of engaging with China amidst these challenges.

From 1858 to today: How six generations of one family are fighting to preserve a Sonoma winery

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, established in 1858, is getting into a major transition after six generations of Bundschu family ownership. The historic Sonoma Valley winery is looking for a possible new investor through Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial concerns, changing wine-drinking habits and industry interruptions have impacted the business.

$2 million lottery winner, but she couldn’t celebrate: US woman discovers jackpot during lunch break, then goes back to work

Virginia woman won a $2 million lottery jackpot after buying a $20 Platinum 7s scratch-off ticket during her lunch break, but instead of celebrating, she returned to work and finished her shift. The anonymous winner later chose a $952,000 lump-sum payout before taxes instead of receiving the prize through 30 years of annual payments. The unusual story was reported by People and has drawn attention for her calm reaction to the life-changing win.

I found a 'gorgeous' pair of £40 autumn boots that rival bestseller £75 M&S pair

The 'cool but comfortable' '90s style is back for autumn and winter 2026, and fashion fans couldn't be happier

Father and son jailed along with four others over £56m organised drug gang

A father and son at the heart of a family-run drugs gang which flooded the UK with more than £56 million of cocaine have been jailed.

British man missing in Benidorm with 'lost passport and no money' as wife issues plea

Geoff Cumiskey, from Workington in Cumbria, was reported missing by his wife Nikki Jane on 23 September

Has AI arrived as a scientific discoverer? Claude’s new CRISPR-like discovery uncovers a hidden enzyme system that scientists had missed in bacterial DNA

Anthropic says Claude has helped researchers find a previously unknown enzyme system in bacterial DNA. They call it ARTs, or array-associated reverse transcriptases. The system has a reverse transcriptase and repeated DNA sequences that resemble CRISPR. Scientists are now studying what it actually does.

BJP plugs gaps in state units, brings RSS connect back in focus

The BJP strategically fills important organizational roles by appointing general secretaries, primarily selecting familiar figures from its existing ranks. The emphasis is on a reorganization of responsibilities instead of incorporating new RSS representatives. A notable appointment is Saudan Singh's new role managing several eastern states. Nevertheless, key regions such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala remain without dedicated general secretaries.

‘India’s UNSC claim is strong — big powers are failing their UN role’

Richard Caplan emphasizes the limited role of the United Nations in current conflicts like Ukraine-Russia and US-Iran. He highlights how the UN struggles to enforce collective security due to actions by permanent members of the Security Council. While the UN has made some humanitarian contributions, significant issues remain unaddressed. Caplan also critiques the diminished institutional power of the UN under recent US administrations.

Heywood crash LIVE as air ambulance lands after young boy hit by car and man arrested - latest updates

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Fans found a Leonida Map inside Rockstar’s new GTA 6 Box, but where is the game?

The collection is built around Macca the Gator, a fictional TV show that exists within GTA 6’s Leonida universe. References to Macca run throughout the collection, with the character featured on several of the items included in the box.