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• China's factory activity has returned to expansion, driven by a surge in global demand for semiconductors. • The growth is primarily fueled by the global AI boom, which has increased the need for advanced electronics and data center infrastructure. • This recovery is significant as it highlights China's pivotal role in the semiconductor supply chain despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

• China's factory activity has returned to expansion, driven largely by the global surge in investment and demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. • The AI boom is providing a critical economic cushion for Chinese manufacturers, offsetting other domestic industrial challenges. • This shift is significant as it signals a potential recovery in China's manufacturing sector amid broader global economic volatility.

Jonathan Morgan claims he provided player welfareDoctor says Maddy feared mental health stigmaThe most significant cause of the deterioration of the late Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack’s mental health was the behaviour of Jonathan Morgan, the team’s manager at the time, her father, David Cusack, has told an inquest.During a tense exchange with David Cusack, Morgan, who is representing himself at the inquest, accused the player’s father of relying on hearsay to form his opinion of him. Continue reading...

• The HinduBusinessLine has launched a contest called "Bandu's Blockbusters" inviting participants to predict the top-performing stock by next Friday. • Users who correctly guess the stock that provides the best return within the specified timeframe can win a prize of ₹2,000. • This initiative engages readers by gamifying stock market analysis and encouraging active tracking of short-term equity trends.

• The CDC is currently responding to Ebola disease outbreaks occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. • The agency has issued specific health guidance and monitoring information for travelers returning to the United States from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. • These measures are critical to prevent the domestic spread of the virus and ensure that returning travelers receive immediate medical screening if symptoms appear.

• CazéTV, the creator-led YouTube channel operated by LiveMode, is returning to broadcast the high-stakes knockout decider between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. • The broadcast follows a viral trend where the Brazilian streaming community "adopted" Cape Verde, transforming the team and its players into global sensations through massive digital engagement. • This phenomenon highlights a shift in the sports ecosystem where creator-led communities can influence cultural moments and rapidly elevate the careers of unknown athletes.

Efforts of campaign groups, supporters and party figures coalesced after May elections as MPs’ views began to change The third coming of Andy Burnham began in earnest on the dancefloor of the Ministry of Sound.It was the annual conference of the centre-left pressure group Compass in May 2025, on an unusually hot spring weekend. Keir Starmer, a year into his premiership, was deep in the trenches of the welfare battle. And the keynote speakers were Andy Burnham and Louise Haigh. Continue reading...