Roman Butchaski: Former Australian radio host missing in croc-infested waters
Roman Butchaski failed to return to his camping ground while on a solo fishing trip on Sunday.
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KFC shuts Lesotho stores over South Africa bird flu
Lesotho has banned poultry imports from South Africa, leaving the fast food chain short of chicken.
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China restricts exports of graphite as it escalates a global tech war
China has unveiled plans to restrict exports of graphite, a mineral used to make steel and batteries for electric vehicles, on national security grounds, the the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs said on Friday.
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US escalates tech battle by cutting China off from AI chips
The Biden administration is reducing the types of semiconductors that American companies will be able to sell to China, citing the desire to close loopholes in existing regulations announced last year.
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Magpie swooping: How polarising bird terrorises suburban Australia
Each spring, magpies swoop on countless unsuspecting Australians while defending their nests.
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China exports fall for the fourth month in a row
The declines in trade were not as bad as expected and an improvement on the previous month.
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Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks
The Canadian government warns that some US states have enacted laws that may affect LBGT people.
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US to bar and screen some tech investments in China
The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms.
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What are semiconductors and how are they used?
Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production.
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AI promises to make us more productive. That could help curb inflation
When an airline in the Middle East was recently inundated with 16,000 applications for several cabin crew roles, it turned to artificial intelligence to sift through the resumes and select the most promising candidates.
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Has Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing improved US-China relations?
Polite and respectful communication has returned - but progress could easily be knocked back.
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US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations, says Janet Yellen
But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.
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