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US not seeking ‘winner-take-all’ competition with China

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen assured Chinese Premier Li Qiang that the United States seeks healthy economic competition, not a winner-take-all approach, during her visit to Beijing aimed at stabilizing ties. Yellen emphasized the importance of maintaining a fair set of rules and avoiding misunderstandings that could worsen the bilateral economic relationship. Despite tensions, both countries expressed optimism about the visit, with hopes of warming up to each other and reshaping China-US relations.

Facebook alters fact-checking controls for US users

Facebook, owned by Meta, has given US users control over fact-checked content, allowing them to determine the visibility of debunked posts in their feed. While some see it as empowering users, others worry it may benefit spreaders of misinformation and hinder fact-checking efforts. The move comes amid concerns about content moderation and potential political falsehoods ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Analysts call for more research on the impact of these changes before wider implementation.

UN urges end to arms, currency supplies to Myanmar junta

The United Nations called for the international community to block Myanmar’s junta from acquiring weapons and currency amid the deepening humanitarian crisis. The UN highlighted alleged human rights violations and urged targeted measures to limit the military’s access to resources facilitating attacks on the people, as well as emphasizing the urgent need for food and aid, warning against obstruction or denial of assistance.

Musk threatens lawsuit as Twitter rival Threads takes off

Twitter threatened to sue Meta over alleged trade secret theft as Meta launched Threads, a competitor to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, which garnered millions of downloads. The rivalry between Zuckerberg and Musk intensified, while users expressed both excitement and privacy concerns about the new platform.

Roller coaster malfunction traps eight festivalgoers for four hours in Wisconsin

Eight attendees at the Forest County Festival in Crandon, Wisconsin, found themselves trapped and hanging upside down for four hours due to a roller coaster malfunction.

Meta launches Twitter rival Threads — but not in Europe

Meta launches Threads, a text-based Twitter rival, with over five million sign-ups within hours, however, the European release is delayed due to data privacy concerns.

Mexican mayor weds alligator for prosperity

San Pedro Huamelula’s mayor marries a 7-year-old female caiman alligator, considered a deity, in an age-old traditional ceremony believed to bring prosperity to their community in Mexico.

Twitter chaos leaves door open for Meta’s rival app

Elon Musk’s controversial changes to Twitter face backlash, as Mark Zuckerberg prepares to launch a rival app.

France fines Google over search, app store results

French authorities fined Google €2 million (US$2.2 million) for incomplete search results and app store information. Google has made some corrections but remains open to cooperation with regulators.

UK offering ‘protection to fugitives’ after bounty put on Hong Kong activists

China accuses UK of protecting fugitives; UK defends stance against China’s interference in Hong Kong’s affairs.