内容摘要：Narratives constructed on competing truths, forged in newsrooms and battlefields, performed in rallies and funerals, are not eternal.

Narratives constructed on competing truths, forged in newsrooms and battlefields, performed in rallies and funerals, are not eternal.

The shooting comes as Israel has launched a new military campaign in Gazato control all of the Strip

while continuing to impose an 11-week aid blockade that has been widely condemned.Many world leaders, including allies, have demanded that Israel end the war and let aid into the war-ravaged territory or face punitive actions.Chaos erupts as Palestinians rush to aid site after months of blockade

Chaos erupted in Rafah as thousands of desperate Palestinians swarmed a new aid distribution site, set up by the controversial US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Live ammunition was fired to disperse the large crowds.South African leader keeps calm in the face of an ‘ambush’ by President Donald Trump about false ‘white genocide’ claims.

Johannesburg, South Africa –

When the millionaire mining magnate-turned-president of South Africa landed in Washington to meet the billionaire real estate tycoon-turned-president of the United States, it was with a deal in mind.The vast majority (97 percent) of bicycles sold in the US are imported, with most coming from China, Taiwan, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Some 30 to 40 percent of lawn mowers sold in the US are produced domestically, with leading brands like John Deere and Toro manufacturing a portion of their products in the US. However, the remaining 60 to 70 percent of lawn mowers are imported, primarily from China, Taiwan and Vietnam.Approximately 60 percent of fishing gear - including rods, reels and tackle boxes - sold in the US is imported, with about two-thirds of these imports coming from China, according to the American Sportfishing Association.

The US is a significant importer of domestic cooking appliances, with barbecue grills alone accounting for at least $3.35bn in market value in 2024.A large share of grills sold in the US are imported, mainly from China, Vietnam and South Korea. Several well-known brands, including Weber, Char-Broil and Traeger, have moved a significant portion of their manufacturing operations overseas, with much of it now based in China.