Why are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?
via NYT > World News Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.
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China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves
via NYT > World News With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.
DeepSeek’s Sequel
via NYT > World News China made the inner workings of the A.I. model open to all, and that’s starting to look like a soft-power win.
3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
via NYT > World News One case of the infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, and there are five additional suspected cases, the organization said on Sunday.
A.I. Shakes Up China’s Entertainment Landscape
via NYT > World News New A.I. tools are changing China’s entertainment industry and transforming one of its most popular genres: the microdrama.
Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates
via NYT > World News The attack’s location and timing fueled concerns about potential collaboration between Somalia’s pirates and Yemen’s Houthi rebels amid the Iran war.
Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking
via NYT > World News Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects advertising “World Cup” events.