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| Hello. After US President Donald Trump told residents of Iran's capital to evacuate, my colleagues Azadeh Moshiri and Taraneh Fathalian report on reactions in Tehran. In this week's episode of From Our Own Correspondent, Ellie House explores how China is turning Hungary into a battery production giant. And finally, we spot some extravagant headwear at Royal Ascot. | |
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TOP OF THE AGENDA | Fear and sadness at leaving Tehran |
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|  | People leaving Tehran are posting images on social media of the homes they fear they will not return to. Credit: Social media | Five days into the conflict between Iran and Israel, fighting shows no sign of abating. With airspace closed and flights grounded, tourists in Israel have to stay put, with Britons calling on their government to do more to help them. The Iranian military has warned of incoming attacks to major Israeli cities, while internet service in Iran has slowed amid reports of a cyber attack. Find the latest here. As new explosions were reported in Tehran, its nearly 10 million inhabitants face a stark choice - whether to stay, bracing for what could come next, or attempt to join the heavy traffic leaving the city. |
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| Protests planned against Bezos's Venice wedding | The Amazon founder is marrying fiancée Lauren Sánchez in a lavish ceremony that could shut down parts of the famous city. | What to know > |
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| China-owned battery haven in the EU |  | China's CATL, the world's biggest battery maker, has a large foothold in Hungary. Credit: Nick Thorpe/BBC | From Our Own Correspondent: Hungary is set to become the biggest electric vehicles (EV) battery producer in Europe. In the country’s east, a Chinese company is building a mega lithium-ion battery plant - part of a growing trend of Chinese automakers ploughing money into building factories in the EU country. |
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| | Ellie House, BBC World Service |
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| | A 20-minute drive south of the historic town centre of Debrecen is an industrial park: a great sweep of flat land, occupied by one huge grey factory after another, like giant Lego blocks. Dominating this new manufacturing village is a colossal construction site.
This mammoth factory is to be the new European home of Chinese battery manufacturer CATL. It’s the global market leader in battery production and its investment is a boon for the Hungarian government. In Debrecen, CATL gets access to a skilled workforce, raw materials, and - perhaps most importantly - a pathway to European markets. |
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT | The power of books | Reading the right fiction books can help a range of mental health conditions. | |
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