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BEJING/TAIPEI: China said on Wednesday (May 6) Eswatini’s leaders were being “kept and fed” by Taiwan, using unusually strong language to condemn the small southern African kingdom for hosting President Lai Ching-te.China and Taiwan have long traded accusations of “dollar diplomacy” to win support from developing countries.Beijing’s latest criticism came after Lai returned home on Tuesday from a surprise trip to the former Swaziland, one of just 12 countries with formal diplomatic ties to the democratically governed island claimed by China.Beijing views Lai as a “separatist” and has demanded that other countries refuse to deal with his government or host…

new video loaded: Argentine Fans Are Struggling to Afford This World CupArgentine fans have flocked to previous World Cups by the tens of thousands, but the high cost of attending this year’s event is creating a new challenge. Tariq Panja, a global sports correspondent for The New York Times, traveled to Buenos Aires to meet fans who were reckoning with the rising prices, which FIFA said would create income to help fund soccer development around the world.May 6, 2026

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The European Union is moving to tighten migration controls after years of struggling to deport most migrants ordered to leave, with a top official saying the bloc is now working to “get control back” ahead of sweeping new asylum rules set to take effect in June. European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said deportations have increased and new border screening systems are identifying potential security threats, part of a broader effort to address gaps in enforcement that have drawn criticism from the United States and fueled political pressure across Europe.”Ten…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At least two people were killed, and three others were wounded Tuesday in a shooting that broke out in Carrollton, Texas.The suspected gunman, identified as Seung Han Ho, 69, was arrested after a brief foot chase, according to a report from affiliate FOX 4 Dallas.Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo told the outlet the victims were meeting Ho for a business transaction, when Ho fired shots at about 10:30 a.m. local time. An ambulance was spotted at the shooting scene in Carrollton, Texas. (KDFW)TEXAS MAN, 66, SHOT TO DEATH WHILE SELLING CELLPHONE ON…

A growing use of artificial intelligence to alter the accents of call centre workers in real time is raising concerns among union leaders and academics, who warn the technology could mislead customers and affect Canadian jobs. The issue is drawing scrutiny in Canada after labour representatives said at least one major domestic telecommunications company may be using the technology with offshore agents.“We’re aware of at least one of the three big telco (companies using it to mask) the accents of offshore agents, altering how customers perceive who they’re talking to,” said Roch LeBlanc, telecommunications director for Unifor, in remarks to…

Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), during the 2026 CES event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.Bridget Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAdvanced Micro Devices reported first-quarter earnings Tuesday that topped expectations, while the company’s revenue forecast also exceeded estimates as demand soars for chips to power artificial intelligence workloads.The stock jumped about 15% in extended trading. Here’s how the chipmaker did versus LSEG consensus estimates for the quarter ended in March:EPS: $1.37 vs. $1.29 adjusted expectedRevenue: $10.25 billion vs. $9.89 billion expectedRevenue climbed 38% from $7.44 billion a…

Emergency WA has issued a smoke alert for the metropolitan area and the Hills as a shroud of smog blankets Perth on Wednesday afternoon.Eerie pictures show the city skyline hidden behind a veil of smoke, as well as a billowing cloud above the Perth Hills.The smoke is coming from a prescribed burn south-east of Mundaring, with safety warnings being issued for drivers heading home.“Smoke may affect roads in the area and motorists are asked to drive to conditions,” the alert said.Alerts have also been issued in the Shire of Bindoon to the north and City of Mandurah to the south.Camera…

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailCharlotte Zhou, Consumer and Internet A0analyst at China Galaxy International, discusses shifts in consumer behavior during China’s Labor Day “Golden Week.” While overall spending was strong, consumers appeared more cautious and value-driven, with a pivot towards more short-haul domestic trips, opting for rail over air flights. She also notes how they are being more selective in the experiences they spend on.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The NBA Playoffs had their second round begin Monday. We were treated to two games, and one was significantly better than the other. That probably should be the expectation for Tuesday’s slate as well. Regardless of how the game goes, if we can cash some betting slips, that’s really the main goal here. I expect the Cavaliers vs. Pistons to be a more entertaining game tonight, and I have a bet for us on the game.The Cleveland Cavaliers had a bit of a makeover this season, but the first round of the…

KOLKATA: Four people have been killed in political unrest after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist party celebrated victory in state polls in West Bengal, police and party officials said Wednesday (May 6).Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept polls in the key eastern state of more than 100 million people, winning 206 of the 294 assembly seats, according to results announced Monday, for its first-ever victory in West Bengal.West Bengal had been ruled by Modi’s fierce critic and adversary Mamata Banerjee as chief minister since 2011.Banerjee, leader of the regional All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), also lost her seat in…