What's in the 'stimulus package' the Chinese parliament is set to approve?

China's parliament is expected to unveil "moderate stimulus plans" aimed at stabilizing growth amidst mounting economic pressure.

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2024 03 01T061522Z 2 LYNXNPEK2014Z RTROPTP 4 CHINA PARLIAMENT ECONOMY Scaled — People walk on a pedestrian bridge at the central business district (CBD) during morning rush hour, ahead of the opening of the National People's Congress (NPC), in Beijing, China, February 29, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo

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Rahul Gandhi calls out the ECI for “vote theft,” but the Commission demands proof or apology.

On August 7, 2025, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of enabling “vote theft” during the 2024 general elections. He pointed to alleged irregularities in voter rolls in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura constituency, citing thousands of duplicate entries, invalid addresses, bulk registrations, and faulty photographs. Gandhi labelled the claims as the result of six months of research by his team and demanded transparency, including access to digital voter lists and CCTV footage.

How a Senegalese engineer is using 3D printers to tackle plastic pollution

Senegal struggles with a severe plastic waste crisis, producing around 250,000 metric tons annually.

In Dakar, a young self-taught engineer is changing the perspective of plastic waste. Francois Mbengue has developed a device that converts discarded plastic bottles into filament for 3D printers to produce o produce rulers, plant pots and hospital equipment.