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Power prevails but law still matters in the South China Sea

Across the Indo-Pacific, governments are increasing defense spending, strengthening alliances, and placing renewed emphasis on deterrence. Strategic competition has once again become the defining feature of international politics. And in such an environment, international law

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Compasses, not maps: China is building a different type of AI

Every few months, another Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) breakthrough makes global headlines. A Chinese AI model closes in on American rivals, a Chinese research team tops a benchmark, a Chinese factory gets smarter, a city more connected, a supply chain more predictive.

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Heavy rain triggers flooding, evacuations in Dunedin

WELLINGTON, July 6 - Heavy rain triggered flooding, road closures and evacuations in New Zealand's southern city of Dunedin and the neighbouring Waitaki District on Monday, with officials urging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel.

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