Подъем Китая усложняет разделение политических систем на «авторитарные» и «демократические»
В современном политическом дискурсе растет обеспокоенность тем, как описываются нынешние политические системы. Термины, которые раньше казались четкими, сегодня перестают эффективно отражать действительность. Слова «свободный», «демократический», «либеральный» и «авторитарный» являются одними из наиболее часто используемых в политических дискуссиях, однако их значения становятся все более размытыми и спорными. Эта проблема не является чисто семантической — она отражает глубокое несоответствие между языком, который мы используем, и реальностью, которую мы пытаемся описать. Данная трудность не нова...
Rise of China complicates ‘authoritarian’ vs ‘democratic’ binary
There is growing unease in how we describe political systems today. Words that once seemed clear no longer illuminate as they should. “Free”, “democratic”, “liberal” and “authoritarian” are among the most commonly used terms in political discourse, yet their meanings have become increasingly blurred and contested.This is not simply a matter of semantics. It reflects a deeper mismatch between the language we use and the realities we are trying to describe.The problem is not new. In George...
Американские компании внедряют модели с продвинутыми функциями киберзащиты, что стимулирует Китай к активному развитию собственного рынка систем безопасности на базе ИИ.
China scrambles to close AI security gap as Anthropic, OpenAI pull ahead with new models
— While leading US artificial intelligence developers such as Anthropic and OpenAI unveil new models with enhanced cybersecurity capabilities, China is also aggressively scaling up its own AI-driven cyber defence market.Anthropic’s Mythos, launched in April, sparked a rapid global response due to its ability to discover and exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities with unprecedented speed and efficiency.“Our assessment is that China’s own Mythos will definitely emerge, though currently the overall...
В международном аэропорту Денвера человек был сбит самолетом авиакомпании Frontier Airlines в момент взлета.
Person dies after being hit by plane that was taking off from US airport
— A person who jumped a fence and was on a runway at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff.
Поисковая операция по обнаружению двух туристов из Сингапура, пропавших после извержения вулкана Дуконо в Индонезии, затруднена из-за продолжающейся вулканической активности и дождей.
Mount Dukono eruptions, rain stall search for 2 Singaporeans missing in Indonesia
— The search for two missing Singaporean hikers after a volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono was still hampered by continuous eruptions and bad weather on Sunday, an Indonesian official said, though they were feared to be dead.Some 150 personnel with two thermal drones have been deployed since Sunday morning, the head of local rescue agency Iwan Ramdani said, with the focus of the search around 100-150 metres (492 feet) of the crater rim.“However, Mount Dukono continues to erupt and rain is...
Несмотря на заверения медиков о низком уровне риска, жители Канарских островов выражают обеспокоенность из-за предстоящей высадки экипажа и пассажиров судна, пораженного хантавирусом.
‘I don’t like this very much’: Tenerife braced for arrival of hantavirus-stricken ship
— Despite reassurances from global health officials that the operation to bring ashore passengers and crew is low-risk, some Canary Island residents are concerned.
В Лондоне у стен Букингемского дворца прошла акция протеста против монархии.
‘No Kings’ protest outside Buckingham Palace
— British anti-royals have staged a ‘No Kings’ protest outside Buckingham Palace in London.
Дебютный матч первого номера драфта Аззи Фад стал самым малорезультативным в истории для игроков, выбранных под первым номером.
Wings rookie Azzi Fudd sets dubious WNBA record with lowest-scoring debut by top pick
— UConn star Azzi Fudd set a WNBA record for the fewest points scored in a No. 1 pick's debut, managing just three points for the Dallas Wings.
Верховный суд Вирджинии отменил референдум по пересмотру границ избирательных округов, что вызвало резкую критику со стороны Камалы Харрис и поддержку со стороны Дональда Трампа.
Harris accuses Trump allies of trying to ‘rig’ 2026 midterms after Virginia court tosses redistricting measure
— Kamala Harris claims Virginia Supreme Court ruling on redistricting maps boosts Trump's alleged effort to rig the 2026 midterm elections for Republicans.
39-летний Алекс Дженкинсон предстал перед судом по обвинению в агрессивном поведении в адрес бывшего герцога Йоркского. Судебное разбирательство запланировано на 29 июля.
Man accused of threatening former Prince Andrew near Sandringham home pleads not guilty in court
— A 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty to threatening former Prince Andrew near his new home on the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
После неудачных результатов местных выборов член парламента Кэтрин Уэст заявила о намерении запустить процедуру оспаривания лидерства Кира Стармера, если члены кабинета министров не выдвинут своих кандидатов до понедельника.
Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday
— U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential Labour leadership challenge after the party suffered major losses in Thursday's local elections.
28-летняя Холи Ли Хау-ин преодолевает трудности прошлого через профессиональную карьеру в сфере диджеинга.
Turning the tables: how 3 Hong Kong mothers are spinning trauma into hope as DJs
— Amid the crackle of vinyl records and the nostalgia of Cantonese golden oldies, Holy Lee Hau-yin, a Hong Kong mother of three young children, is spinning a new narrative as a professional disc jockey and turning a page on her troubled past.After suffering an abusive marriage and the exhaustion of a decade of childcare, Lee will spend Mother’s Day on Sunday with renewed hope. The 28-year-old is set to perform for a private event at The Peninsula Hong Kong hotel and ultimately hopes to make a...
Введение в Японии новой системы совместной опеки разделило мнения граждан. Реформа меняет многолетний порядок, при котором после развода право на ребенка получал только один из родителей.
Divorced from reality? Japan’s joint custody reform divides parents
— Yasuyuki Watanabe has not seen his daughter in more than 15 years. But he is not celebrating the landmark custody reform that Japan has just implemented.Until last month, Japanese law required one parent to hold sole custody of children after a divorce, leaving the other party reliant on informal goodwill or court-encouraged visitation to maintain a relationship with their child.For Watanabe, 54, the result was a system seemingly designed to exclude him, where one parent could disappear from a...
Судно MV Hondius, на борту которого зафиксирована вспышка смертельного вируса, приближается к берегам Испании. Большинство из 150 пассажиров будут эвакуированы и отправлены домой.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears Canary Islands for WHO-led evacuation
— A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain’s Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea.The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is expected to reach waters off Tenerife at dawn on Sunday, where WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is due to help coordinate the ship’s evacuation.Three passengers from the ship – a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman – have died, while others have fallen sick with the...
61-я редакция международной художественной выставки открылась в субботу на фоне геополитической напряженности.
Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
— The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.
Завершение строительства новых зданий в Уэст-Ковлуне может превратить этот район во второй по важности деловой центр Гонконга. Основными арендаторами площадей станут представители банковского и страхового секторов.
Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?
— Hong Kong’s West Kowloon is poised to emerge as the second-most important office sub-market after Central with the completion of new buildings that will accommodate banks and insurance companies, according to industry officials.However, there was expected to be limited demand from newcomers or via corporate expansion, with leasing activity dominated by relocations and higher vacancy rates in some of the city’s other business districts.The 40-hectare stretch of reclaimed land is being touted as...
На спутниковых изображениях обнаружено предполагаемое нефтяное пятно вблизи острова Харг в Иране.
Satellite images show likely oil slick off Iran’s Kharg Island
— Satellite images have captured a suspected oil slick spanning dozens of square kilometres near Iran’s Kharg Island.
Самолет авиакомпании Frontier Airlines совершил экстренную посадку из-за столкновения с человеком на взлетной полосе.
Passengers evacuated from Frontier Airlines plane
— A plane taking off from Denver International Airport was forced to make an emergency stop after it hit a person on the runway.
Генеральный прокурор штата Миннесота Кит Эллисон инициировал гражданский иск против фонда We Push for Peace. Руководителей обвиняют в использовании благотворительных средств для оплаты роскошного образа жизни и личного бизнеса.
Minnesota nonprofit accused of siphoning $6.5M to fund Vegas trips, luxury cars, private liquor store
— We Push for Peace nonprofit allegedly collapsed after directors pocketed $6.5 million meant for community violence prevention work in Minnesota.
В порту Тенерифе ожидают судно MV Hondius, на борту которого зафиксирована смертельная вспышка хантавируса.
Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship
— BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Трое подозреваемых, включая гражданина Пакистана, арестованы в США за попытку переправки крупной партии огнестрельного оружия через границу с Канадой.
Pakistani national among 3 arrested in US for attempting to smuggle 89 firearms into Canada
— Three men, including a Pakistani national, face serious charges in the US for attempting to smuggle 89 firearms, many reportedly stolen, into Canada. Authorities apprehended the trio during a traffic stop, uncovering a significant cache of weapons. The accused are now detained, facing lengthy prison sentences for their alleged involvement in illegal arms trafficking.
Эксперты в Китае заявляют, что популярная поза на фотографиях может привести к утечке отпечатков пальцев. Угроза была представлена в рамках одного из реалити-шоу.
China TV variety show exposes scam linking ‘peace’ sign selfies to privacy risks
— A casual peace sign in a selfie has become China’s latest online privacy concern after experts warned that the popular pose could expose users’ fingerprints.In a mainland workplace reality show aired in April, financial expert Li Chang used a celebrity selfie to show how clearly visible fingers in a photograph could put personal biometric data at risk.Li said fingerprints could potentially be extracted from selfies taken within 1.5 metres if the fingers faced the camera directly. Even at a...