‘Embodied intelligence’ robots play football, build cars

Meet the next big thing - embodied intelligence. That’s the integration of artificial intelligence into physical entities, such as humanoid robots, enabling them to sense, learn, and interact with their environment.

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China hopes to see a sustainable and lasting peace plan for Ukraine that accommodates all parties' concerns, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing.

"Since day one of the crisis, China has advocated for dialogue and negotiation as the way for a political settlement. We have worked tirelessly for peace and promoted peace talks. We hope all the parties concerned will find a sustainable and lasting peace plan that accommodates each other's concerns through dialogue and negotiation," said Mao.

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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has told CGTN that he’s concerned about the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, and whether it can survive in its current form. Speaking to CGTN correspondent Johannes Pleschberger, Rafael Grossi said it was debatable whether or not nuclear weapons were the “ultimate guarantor of peace” that people think they are.

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Portugal's parliament rejected a motion of confidence in the centre-right minority government, provoking its collapse after only 11 months in office that is likely to trigger an early election, the country's third in just over three years.

Lawmakers voted 142-88, with zero abstentions, against the motion that was presented last Thursday by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, after the opposition questioned his integrity over the dealings of a consultancy firm he founded which is now run by his sons.

Montenegro's administration now assumes a caretaker role.

It is now up to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa whether to call a new parliamentary election after a round of consultations that are likely to take place in the next few days. He has said a new ballot could be held in mid-May.

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EU retaliates against U.S. tariffs

The EU is to impose $28B counter-tariffs on U.S. goods starting April 1st. But what does it actually mean? CGTN Europe’s William Denselow reports.

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In response to U.S. levies, duties are to be added by the EU on $28bn of U.S. goods, with a broader tranche of measures to be announced next month.

CGTN's William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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China to hold trilateral nuclear talks with Russia and Iran

China will hold a meeting with Russia and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue on Friday in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced on Wednesday. She said that during the meeting, the three sides will exchange views on the Iranian nuclear issue and other issues of mutual interest.

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Iran tells Trump: 'do whatever damn thing you want'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tells Donald Trump to "do whatever damn thing" he wants, rejecting negotiations if conducted under orders or threats.

"It's not acceptable for them to say, 'we're ordering you not to do this, and not to do that, or we'll do this,'" Pezeshkian said during a meeting with Iranian producers and entrepreneurs.

#USIranTensions #NuclearDeal #MiddleEast #USA #Iran

China to implement AI courses in schools

AI is coming to classrooms in Beijing! This fall, primary and secondary schools will introduce at least eight hours of AI classes per year, teaching students as young as six about chatbots, AI technology, and ethics.

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China urges ICC to 'avoid politicization' after Duterte arrest

China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it was closely monitoring the situation as the #Philippines arrested its former president #RodrigoDuterte on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). #DuterteArrest

Trump: ‘Remember, Trump is always right’

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “always right” after reiterating to reporters that he doesn’t think the economy will enter recession following a flurry of tariff announcements.

Do you agree with his comments?

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The opposition Demokraatit party, which favors a slow approach to independence from Denmark, triumphed over the rapid-independence Naleraq party - with the incumbents beaten into third place in an election overshadowed by Donald Trump.

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Balochi militants release video of attack on train in southwest Pakistan

Baloch Liberation Army militants have released footage of what they say is them hijacking the Jaffar Express in Balochistan.

The militants said they had killed 50 hostages after hijacking the train that was carrying more than 400 passengers.

Pakistan army says 33 separatists and 21 hostages were killed, adding that the incident is now over.

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Canada hits back with new tariffs on U.S.

Canada strikes back with $29.8B in retaliatory tariffs that will hit U.S. goods after Trump's steel and aluminum duties.

The reciprocal tariffs will come into force on Thursday, Canada’s finance minister says.

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Greenland election: The winners and losers

An election overshadowed by Donald Trump saw the incumbent coalition thrown out as two parties rose to prominence - with very different views on independence. CGTN’s Iolo ap Dafydd reports from the island’s capital Nuuk.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the western region of Kursk for the first time since Ukrainian forces seized some territory in the region.

Dressed in a pixelated military uniform, Putin visited a control centre in Kursk region used by Russian troops.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia agrees with U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine but insisted that any cessation would have to deal with the root causes of the conflict.

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Tasklist for Austria's new coalition government: tackle migration, cut the budget, but boost the defense

Finally sworn in last week after five months of horse-trading, the three-party coalition has plenty to agree on. CGTN's Johannes Pleschberger reports from Austria.

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In an increasingly interconnected world, translation acts as a bridge, connecting readers with voices from different cultures. However, as artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek begin to transform the translation landscape, a crucial question emerges: Can AI ever truly capture the soul and artistry of literature?

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has told reporters he has ‘serious questions’ about how a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine would work.

Putin added: ‘I think that we need to talk to our American partners, maybe to President Trump, to call and discuss it with him.’

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