China's new weapons of war

September 9, 2025

TALKING POINTS

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THE EXPLAINER

China's new stronger, lighter and faster weapons

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quote of the day

'The worst thing I could think of is that this guy would get a third term, because he's basically an idiot.'

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Picture of the day

Secret hideout

New Zealand police discovered the remote campsite of Tom Phillips and his three children in Waikato after a four-year manhunt ended yesterday. Phillips, who had no legal custody of his kids and had been living off-grid with them to avoid appearing in court, was shot dead after he reportedly shot an officer following a farm shop break-in.
New Zealand Police