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- 1Judge orders release of records on Nazi war criminals in Canada●Judge orders release of records on Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada
A judge has ordered the Canadian government to release classified records detailing how Nazi war criminals settled in Canada after the Second World War. The ruling compels authorities to disclose long-sealed files on individuals who entered the country and lived there for decades. The decision follows years of efforts by researchers and advocates to uncover the extent of Canada's postwar admission of Nazi collaborators and suspected war criminals.
- 2CATL Unveils EV Battery With Six-Minute Charge and 1,000-km Range▼TECHNOLOGY: China’s CATL Debuts EV Battery With Speedy Six-Minute Recharge and a 1,000-km Range
Chinese battery giant CATL has unveiled a new electric vehicle battery capable of recharging in about six minutes while delivering a range of roughly 1,000 kilometres (about 620 miles). The announcement positions the company at the front of the race to ease driver concerns over charging times and range anxiety, and is likely to put pressure on Western automakers and battery rivals racing to match the technology.
- 3China offers 15-year research grants to young global talent▼China offers 15-year research grants to the world’s brightest young scientists
China has introduced 15-year research grants aimed at attracting the world's brightest young scientists, according to the South China Morning Post. The long-term funding scheme signals an effort to draw top international research talent to Chinese institutions and strengthen the country's standing in global science and innovation.
- 4France formally recognises Palestinian state at the UN●Le 22 septembre 2025, la France reconnaissait officiellement l’État de Palestine à l’ONU. Une étape importante, mais qui
On 22 September 2025, France officially recognised the State of Palestine at the United Nations. Commenters are calling the move an important step but stressing that it must now translate into concrete action, pointing to continuing settlement expansion, worsening violence and an increasingly threatened prospect of a viable Palestinian state. The recognition places France among Western countries shifting their position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and debate is focused on whether symbolic diplomacy can change conditions on the ground.
- 5Jamie Dimon lays out plan for Western revival in WSJ op-ed●Jamie Dimon: A Plan for the Western World's Revival https://www.wsj.com/opinion/jamie-dimon-a-plan-for-the-western-world
JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon has published a Wall Street Journal opinion piece outlining what he calls a plan for reviving the Western world. The essay addresses economic and political challenges facing Western nations, drawing on Dimon's position as one of the most prominent voices in global finance. His policy arguments routinely spark debate given his influence over banking and markets.
- 6Anne Applebaum's 'Empire of Grift' essay sparks corruption debate●Anne Applebaum: Empire of Grift: Making the world safe for # corruption . # Greenland # Canada # Alberta # crypto # farr
Anne Applebaum, the Pulitzer-winning historian and Atlantic journalist, published a piece titled 'Empire of Grift' arguing that corruption networks are reshaping global politics. Her argument ties together figures such as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and topics including crypto deals, Qatar, and territorial disputes involving Greenland and Canada, framing it as a broader challenge to the rule of law.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 is reportedly receiving a brand-new free expansion set in Mexico, according to Dutch gaming outlet Notebookcheck. The news has put the 2018 Rockstar title back in trending searches in the Netherlands and Germany, with fans discussing what the surprise content could add to the open-world western years after release.
- 8Britain extends nuclear shield to Finland and JEF partners▼Britain extends nuclear shield to Finland, JEF partners
The United Kingdom has extended its nuclear umbrella to cover Finland and partners in the Joint Expeditionary Force, according to a report by TVP World. The move deepens security cooperation between Britain and northern European allies amid heightened concerns over Russian aggression in the region, and marks a significant step in Finland's integration into Western defence structures.
- 9Asian, African and Arab Fashion Leaders Forge Ties in Moscow●Worldview | Asian, African and Arab Fashion Leaders Forge Ties in Moscow
Fashion industry leaders from Asia, Africa and the Arab world are building new partnerships in Moscow, according to Business of Fashion reporting. The gathering signals efforts to strengthen cooperation between these regions' fashion sectors, with Moscow positioning itself as a hub for non-Western fashion alliances. Details about the participants and outcomes of the initiative remain limited.