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Wan Gang, the visionary behind the rise of electric vehicles in China, sees European collaboration as a promising path forward. HEFEI, China — Wan Gang, widely recognized as the architect of China’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy, suggested Wednesday that Chinese investment in Europe’s EV industry could benefit both regions amid ongoing trade disputes. “I believe the governments of China and the European Union are now considering how, through negotiations, to combine investment with commodity trade,” said Wan Gang, current president of the China Association for Science and Technology. Wan made the remarks via an official English translation during a panel…

When French filmmaker Catherine Breillat was 40, her husband left her for a much younger woman. Soon after, she began dating a man 12 years her junior. “Men often dismiss their older wives, claiming that they can no longer be loved,” Breillat said in a recent interview, through an interpreter. “But that’s not true. I want to tell other women that there is no reason to despair.” In her new film Last summerhitting theaters Friday, explores this concept through a provocative plot. Since the 1970s, the acclaimed director, now 75, has focused on the troubled sexual awakenings of young girls,…

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam will return a painting by Henri Matisse, which has been in its collection since 1941, to the heirs of its original owner, a German-Jewish textile manufacturer and art patron who sold it to finance his family's escape from the Netherlands occupied by the Nazis. The museum announced on Tuesday that it was returning the artwork, titled “Odalisque,” ​​following “binding advice” from the Dutch Restitution Commission, a government body that handles cases of Nazi-looted art. The heirs described the decision as symbolic justice. “Matisse made the same journey from Berlin to Amsterdam as our grandparents,” they…

In an insightful sports discussion, top sports personalities Skip Bayless, Rachel Nichols and Keyshawn Johnson delve into the latest news, tackling a variety of topics, including JJ Redick's highly anticipated introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers. As the conversation continues, Skip Bayless, known for his in-depth analysis, provides his unique perspective on the addition of Redick to the Lakers roster. With his sharp wit and deep knowledge of the game, Bayless explores the potential impact Redick’s shooting ability and veteran experience can bring to the team. He raises questions about how Redick’s presence will complement the Lakers’ current…

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump arrive in Atlanta for a highly anticipated debate, the political atmosphere is electric. Adding to the mix, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will participate in his own way. While he doesn't meet CNN's official debate requirements, Kennedy will provide real-time answers to debate questions via a live stream on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Dubbed the “real debate,” this alternative broadcast aims to present Kennedy's point of view directly to the public. In a surprising turn of events, Melania Trump's whereabouts remain unknown hours before the…