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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg calls for China to face consequences if it keeps supporting Russia, accusing Beijing of worsening the Ukraine war while seeking better relations with the West. "Beijing cannot have it both ways. At some point -- and unless Chinatx changes course -- allies need to impose a cost. There should be consequences", he says. SOUNDBITE
Brussels adds the Chinese shopping app Temu to its list of digital firms big enough to face curbs, meaning the company will have to comply with stringent new safety rules. Temu joins AliExpress, Amazon, Shein and others known as "very large" platforms which face greater oversight under the EU Digital Services Act, including monitoring "risks related to the listing and sale of counterfeit goods", the official at the European Commission told AFP. SOUNDBITE
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's spokesman calls for all sides to "refrain from acts that could escalate tensions in the region" amid China's military drills around Taiwan. "On China, I can tell you that we're of course following the developments in the Taiwan Straits closely. We urge the relevant parties to refrain from acts that could escalate tensions in the region," Stephane Dujarric tells a press conference at the UN headquarters in New York. SOUNDBITE
A Chinese software engineer was arrested Wednesday for stealing artificial intelligence technology from Google while secretly working for two Chinese companies, US Attorney General Merrick Garland says, while speaking at an event for white collar crimes, in San Francisco. SOUNDBITE
"Even wars have rules," says Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres as the Israel-Hamas conflict spirals. "Civilians must be protected, and also never used as shields," he adds while addressing reporters ahead of a Security Council meeting on the volatile situation. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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