China, Germany seek stronger cooperation as Merkel visits

China and Germany agreed in Beijing on Thursday to step up win-win cooperation and especially in emerging industries such as artificial intelligence and new energy vehicles. Full Story

DPRK confirms demolition of nuclear test site

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has confirmed the demolition of its nuclear test site at Punggye-ri Thursday, saying all its tunnels have been collapsed by explosions and their entrances completely closed, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. Full Story

• Malaysian police says $28.6 million cash found in apartment raid
• Two men set off bomb in restaurant in Canada, 15 wounded
• Singapore regrets cancellation of US-NK summit
• Malaysia anti-graft agents question ex-prime minister
• Lebanese president designates Saad Hariri as PM

• Ukraine opens new railway tunnel to boost connections with EU
• U.S. Naval ships open for public tours during Fleet Week in NYC
• European Food Banks Federation starts 2018 annual convention in Budapest
• Trump cancels summit with North Korea's Kim, warns that military ready
• EU says U.S. car import threat "difficult to understand"

Chinese company debuts at SID Display Week in LA

A staff member of China's Visionox shows Bi-Directional Foldable Single-Axis Display during SID Display Week 2018 in Los Angeles, the United States, May 23, 2018. Full Story

• Jury tells Samsung to pay big for copying iPhone design
• Qualcomm bets on AI with new Chinese partners
• California cherry grower relieved after restoration of normal exports to China
• Amazon launches another innovation center in China
• Guangdong FTZ advances innovation

• U.S. soybean growers relived after U.S.-China trade tension eased
• China welcomes high-quality, competitive U.S. products: commerce ministry
• India launches WTO complaint against U.S. over tariffs on steel, aluminium
• Chinese airline takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
• Italian fashion T-commerce platform targeting Chinese market launched

Actor Morgan Freeman accused of inappropriate behavior, harassment

At least eight women have accused actor Morgan Freeman of inappropriate behavior or harassment while working with them on film sets or at promotional events. Full Story

• Movie producer Weinstein to surrender on sex assault charges
• "Avengers: Infinity War" continues to lead Chinese box office
• British actor Hugh Grant to marry for first time at 57
• See Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's official wedding portraits
• French filmmaker Luc Besson accused of rape in Paris

• China taps Hollywood writers to create better films for Chinese market
• Chinese director Zhang Yimou receives Boston University honorary degree
• 'Deadpool 2' ends Avengers' box-office reign, rakes in $125M
• ‘The Rap of China’ launches second season under new Chinese name
• UK prince's office: Markle's father won't attend wedding

Williams sisters offered wild card to play doubles at Roland Garros

Venus and Serena Williams are set to feature in women's doubles at the 2018 French Open after being offered a wild card by tournament organizers on Thursday. Full Story

• Nadal handed dream draw to defend title at Roland Garros
• Istanbul to host UEFA Champions League Final in 2020
• Serbia beats China 3-1 in FIVB women's Volleyball Nations League
• Phoenix, New Orleans chosen as future Super Bowl hosts
• Here’s why Chinese NBA player nicknames are more interesting than English ones

• Chinese golfer Shi aims for title defense at Beijing Ladies Classic
• Leverkusen sign Frankfurt goalkeeper Hradecky on 5-year deal
• Doc Rivers, Clippers agree to a contract extension
• Argentina goalkeeper Romero to miss World Cup
• China's Han suffers first-round exit in Roland Garros qualifiers

Youngster selected to represent Bangladesh at final Chinese Bridge competition

A Chinese language proficiency competition for university students was held here on Thursday to select a youngster to represent Bangladesh at the final Chinese Bridge competition. Full Story

• New death case confirmed of Ebola in DRC
• Egypt unveils bath of Greco Roman era
• Archaeologist who identified China’s Terracotta Army passes away at age 82
• Mount Qomolangma records 5 deaths of climbers, Sherpa guides this spring season
• WHO unveils ambitious health targets to benefit 3 bln people

• Poor protein sources behind Australia's obesity problems
• A Bob Dylan guitar fetches $495,000 at auction
• Old papers serve as reminders of change in China
• Blood type A people more likely to have diarrhea caused by E. coli
• Yogurt may dampen chronic inflammation linked to multiple diseases