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The Taiwan test Relations between America and China are at a low ebb. Tariffs of well over 100% on both sides have severed trade. Each is striving to dominate 21st-century technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). A massive military build-up is under way. In the previous cold war such rivalries came to a head over flashpoints like the Berlin airlift and the Cuban missile crisis. Today American resolve is likely to be tested over Taiwan—and sooner than many think.

War fears mount after Pakistan vows to hit back at India’s deadly air strikes In the early hours of Wednesday, a deafening boom shook Safeer Awan from his sleep.  The lawyer, who lives in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, rushed to check on his children as a barrage of rockets crashed into the Bilal mosque next door. The blast shattered windows, sending shards of glass flying and injuring his 16-year-old daughter Nimrah, who was taken to hospital.  “It was terrifying,” said Awan.

The memory of all of those who served must be preserved, our stories must be shared when we are gone and, as a country, we must educate the youth to ensure the world never sees a repeat of World War II.

Pakistan accused India of “igniting an inferno” over Kashmir and vowed to retaliate after missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people.

The Scotsman says thank you to those who served whilst looking ahead at the week’s celebrations and commemorations taking place in Scotland.

Britain will turn into a sea of red, white and blue today as the nation celebrates 80 years since the end of World War Two.

Clutching a Union Jack, Maureen Shroll, innocently captured the mood of millions of Britons on VE Day 80 years ago today.

Eighty years ago today, millions of Britons took to the streets to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War 2.

Cliff Notes – Nintendo Switch 2 sales predictions are not as high as you might think Nintendo aims to sell 15 million Switch 2 units in its first nine months, slightly above the original Switch’s performance but below analyst forecasts of 6 to 8 million units. Tariff uncertainties have led Nintendo to temper its sales expectations, impacting production and pre-order timelines, particularly in North America. Despite these challenges, the Switch 2 has already sold out in Japan, indicating strong initial demand and potential for significant sales growth. Nintendo Switch 2 sales predictions are not as high as you might think…

Rohit Sharma’s decision to sit out the Sydney Test signals an uncharacteristic acceptance of his declining form, marking a poignant end to his Test career.