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Looking for leverage: China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay

Beijing seeks to decipher effect of Iran war on US midterms and best way to apply pressure when Trump meets Xi

The Guardian - UK

“I love the sound of acoustics and electrics, which is why I try to merge the two… I prefer bigger textures”: How Pavey Ark are reinventing acoustic guitar with pedals, fake nails and a $60 nylon-string that holds its own in any company

Neil Thomas’ adventurous playing and ear for unorthodox tuning finds the English collective exist between two worlds of traditional and neo-folk

Guitar World

Fate of China’s top general more likely to do with power struggle than corruption

Experts suggest Xi Jinping is asserting his authority by sidelining an officer who has significantly betrayed his trust

The Guardian - UK

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How China’s leadership purge could raise the military threat for Taiwan

China’s most senior army figures are under investigation – with potential repercussions for the island nation Beijing claims

The Independent UK

Schools, airports, high-rise towers: architects urged to get ‘bamboo-ready’

Manual for building design aims to encourage low-carbon construction as alternative to steel and concrete

The Guardian - UK

China's Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is skipping this week's U.N. General Assembly, with Premier Li Qiang speaking instead

The Independent UK

Hotdog beef: will ‘greatest eater ever’ really miss Fourth of July contest?

Champion may be out as Nathan’s of Coney Island find Joey Chestnut’s deal with a plant-based rival hard to stomach

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Intrigue swirls about possible reshuffles as China’s parliament convenes

Policy blueprint to be set out for year ahead and big personnel changes may be announced

The Guardian - UK

G20 summit: Xi Jinping’s 'no-show' marks shift from statesman to China ‘emperor’

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping began his third term with a diplomatic blitz that bolstered his image as a global statesman. Now, he’s set to skip the world’s premier international forum of world leaders — and it’s not exactly clear why.

The Times of India

Robot surgeons provide many benefits, but how autonomous should they be?

Keyhole surgery using robotic arms has transformed medicine. But the next generation of advanced robotics might be able to surpass the skills of surgeons

The Guardian - UK

Council's 'glowing' description of care inspection report criticised

The report on the Vale Council's care service was largely positive but also included areas for improvement

Wales Online

China looks to consumers to drive economic rebound

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s agenda for this month’s meeting of the ceremonial national legislature: Revive the economy by encouraging consumers to spend more now that severe anti-virus controls have ended

The Independent UK

Plans revealed to turn former Blockbuster store in Penarth into restaurant and bar

The former Blockbuster store closed in December 2013

Wales Online

Online therapy on the rise as demand for mental health support grows, but does it help?

With one in three psychologist unable to take on new patients amid a high demand for mental health support, some people are searching online for self-guided alternatives, but how do you find reputable, legitimate help on the internet?

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The Guardian - UK

‘My friends call me the BlackBerry queen!’ Meet the people clinging on to old tech – from faxes to VCRs

You can keep your iPhones, emails and streaming videos. Aren from London, Lisa from St Louis and Billy from Wigan are quite happy with old-fashioned alternatives. And there are plenty more where they came from

Reuters

Ding Xuexiang: from Xi staff chief to ruling elite

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday made his chief of staff, Ding Xuexiang, one of the most powerful men in China, in a move party watchers say underscores the importance Xi puts on trust and loyalty.

Reuters

Ding Xuexiang: from Shanghai party cadre to Xi gatekeeper

When Xi Jinping left China for the first time in more than two years to visit Central Asia last month, his entourage included a familiar face from domestic trips.

ABC News

Xi Jinping seeks his third term leading the Chinese Communist Party, while Li Keqiang retires after a decade in his shadow

With the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party just around the corner, Xi Jinping is seeking a third term. But the second-most powerful man in China is staring down the barrel of retirement, after a decade in Xi's shadow.

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The Independent UK

China's Russia dealings irk US, but don't breach sanctions

China’s support for Russia through oil and gas purchases is irking Washington and raising the risk of U.S. retaliation

Los Angeles Times

Troubles mount in China ahead of Xi's bid to stay in power

TAIPEI, Taiwan — When Xi Jinping strode into the Bird's Nest Olympic stadium in the winter, waving and bundled in a black jacket and mask, hundreds of Chinese spectators and performers cheered in what was meant to be the start of a victorious year for their nation's president.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh council elections: Full list of candidates standing in capital vote

A record number of Edinburgh candidates are standing in the 2022 vote across the capital's 17 wards as voters prepare to go to the polls and cast their ballots on May 5

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