China space plan highlights commitment to space exploration, analysts say
The plan aims to make China a world leader in space by 2050, the establishment of a lunar research station, and exploration of Mars, Venus and Jupiter
Chinese official urges Apple to continue ‘deepening’ presence in China
Call comes as foreign direct investment in China shrinks and companies like Apple are diversifying manufacturing supply chains
The Guardian view on the US presidential election 2024: a Democratic government is the one we need
This election presents a critical choice. Do we embrace a hopeful future or retreat to a reactionary past? We’re backing Kamala Harris. She will unlock democracy’s potential, not give in to its flawsIt is hard to imagine a worse candidate for the American presidency in 2024 than Donald J Trump. His history of dishonesty, hypocrisy and greed makes him wholly unfit for the office. A second Trump term would erode the rule of law, diminish America’s global standing and deepen racial and cultural divides. Even if he loses, Mr Trump has shown that he will undermine the election process, with allies spreading unfounded conspiracy theories to delegitimise the results.There are prominent Republicans – such as the former vice-president Dick Cheney – who refused to support Mr Trump owing to the threat he poses. Gen Mark Milley, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff under Mr Trump, calls his former boss a “fascist”. America was founded in opposition to absolute monarchy. The Republican nominee models himself after the leader he most admires: Russia’s autocratic president, Vladimir Putin. Continue reading...
Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space
The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world.
Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.
Combative past of new Tory leader
Many leading politicians are fond of talking about having been on a journey. But Kemi Badenoch's journey has been longer and more eventful than most.
‘Garbage in, garbage out’: AI fails to debunk disinformation, study finds
NewsGuard audit finds AI chatbots largely fail to spot false information, including narratives often pushed by hostile nations
Hurricane Helene: More than 100 reported dead in North Carolina, 7 unaccounted for
Authorities in North Carolina have confirmed 102 storm-related fatalities from Hurricane Helene and say 7 people are unaccounted for.
Trump v Harris: A look at how their records compare
Some Americans are already voting for their next president and, if polls are to be believed, the economy and immigration are at the forefront of many of their minds.
What happens if there’s a tie in the US election?
It will be an intense election day on 5 November, with a few hundred thousand voters in a handful of unpredictable swing states expected to play a major role.
