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The NRC front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include a report on Huawei's advancements in AI chips, a Dutch education study on youth interest in climate issues, and ongoing developments in US politics and the war in Ukraine. Economic news covers pension fund…
China is investing heavily in AI chips, with Huawei pioneering new 'folded chip' technology as the nation seeks to reduce reliance on foreign technology and compete globally, especially in the context of trade talks with the US.
A study suggests that Dutch youth are not uninterested in climate and environmental issues, but rather struggle to translate their knowledge into practical action, placing them in the 'sub-subtop' internationally.
A judge has ruled that the Trump administration must allow CNN, MS NOW, and Politico back into the White House press corps, while Xi Jinping receives a personal welcome from Trump amidst trade discussions.
The ABP pension fund plans to invest one billion euros in fast-growing European companies, while Zeeland sells its shares in the Borssele nuclear power plant to the Dutch state to keep it operational.
Rebels in Ethiopia have seized three airports, raising concerns about further escalation of conflict following a previous devastating war between the Tigray People's Liberation Front and the government army.
Overnight Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, resulted in two deaths, while Poland reported a Russian military helicopter violating its airspace near Kaliningrad.
Ukrainian President Zelensky sharply criticized the potential lifting of EU sanctions against Russian oligarchs at the UN, stating it 'gives Russia more time' in the war, while Dutch minister Jetten stated all diplomatic means are being used to prevent US sanctions against the International…
A researcher argues that police undercover operations are too 'risky,' questioning the extent to which they are used and their effectiveness, particularly in investigations involving women.
