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China’s state planner on Monday called for Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.The decision to prohibit foreign investment in Manus was made in accordance with laws and regulations, the National Development and Reform Commission said in a brief statement. It added that it has asked the parties involved to withdraw the acquisition transaction.CNBC has contacted Meta for comment. Shares were 0.2% lower in premarket trading.The deal had attracted scrutiny from both China and Washington, as lawmakers in the U.S. have prohibited American investors from backing Chinese AI companies directly. Meanwhile,…

A Ukrainian attack on the captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills a worker, according to the site’s Russia-installed authorities.Published On 27 Apr 202627 Apr 2026Ukrainian officials say Russian drones have again attacked the southern port city of Odesa, injuring at least 11 people, including two children, and damaging homes and important infrastructure.Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper said the attack affected three districts, hitting residential buildings, vehicles and civilian facilities, including a hotel, warehouses and funicular railway. Windows shattered in many buildings and the port area sustained damage.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“All specialised and municipal services are working to mitigate…

The suspected gunman in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be arraigned Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C.President Trump was evacuated after shots rang out at the annual media dinner, which was packed with more than 2,500 politicians, journalists and celebrities on Saturday night. Authorities said a Secret Service agent was struck by a round but was protected by a bulletproof vest and has since been released from the hospital.Authorities were able to stop and apprehend the suspect, who was evaluated at a local hospital before being moved to a D.C. jail. The suspect has been identified…

A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, “Middle of Nowhere,” she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Andrew Yang, a former Democrat presidential candidate and an American entrepreneur, took a swipe at TKO Group Holdings on Sunday over WrestleMania 42.Yang was critical of TKO’s handling of the Las Vegas event, which took place last week at Allegiant Stadium for the second straight year and needled the company over the recent wave of WWE departures. TKO Group is the parent company of WWE.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks during the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of…

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“As evidenced on the battlefields of the Middle East and Ukraine, these systems are not only critically important but are also in extremely high demand worldwide,” said Greene, who is head of the American Institute in Taiwan, which handles the unofficial relations between Washington and Taipei.”The sooner the special defence budget act passes, the better,” he added.Taiwan’s government has said delays to passing the budget could mean Taiwan risks losing its place in the production and delivery queue for US weapons.THREAT IS NOT “RANDOM TALK”Speaking at parliament on Monday, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the threat Taiwan faced was not…

On April 27, states party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) will gather in New York to begin their five-year review of its function. This year, the review conference opens under the shadow of the war that the US and Israel launched on Iran under the pretext that it was about to develop a nuclear weapon.As the 191 state parties gather to review the NPT, the grand bargain at the heart of this treaty will be put on trial.The treaty, which entered into force in 1970, is the central agreement through which most states accepted the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Army announced in a news release earlier this week that it is rolling out a new combat fitness test for frontline troops as leaders push to strengthen battlefield readiness amid ongoing recruiting challenges.The Combat Field Test (CFT), which is age and gender-neutral, applies to soldiers in combat specialties, is designed to mirror the physical demands of modern warfare and signals a shift toward stricter, role-specific standards as the Army looks to boost readiness across its ranks.The move comes after the Army missed recruiting targets in recent years, including falling roughly 15,000…

Jordan Clark, whose journey has taken him from junior footy at Railways to the Fremantle Dockers’ midfield, was named Wellington and Reeves Albany sportsperson of the year at the annual awards night on Thursday.As well as announcing the 2025 winner of the top gong, the event, hosted at Retravision Stadium, recognised the city’s junior, senior and masters sportspeople who had enjoyed stellar campaigns last year.Clark took the main award after earning his first All-Australian selection in the backline after a career-best 2025.He is enjoying a purple patch this season too, having won the Glendenning-Allan Medal as best-on-ground in the Western…