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The Latest Breaking News from Taipei

Alex Honnold says he was paid an ‘embarrassing amount’ for Taipei 101 climb

Famed rock climber made history as the first person to climb the skyscraper without safety gear or ropes

The Independent UK

Alex Honnold will attempt to free solo climb Taipei 101 live tonight on Netflix: What you need to know

The star of Free Solo will attempt ‘the biggest urban free solo ever’ as he scales the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan

The Independent UK

Alex Honnold’s made-for-Netflix free solo of Taipei 101 draws awe – and unease

The Free Solo star will attempt to climb the 1,667ft skyscraper without ropes in a live Netflix broadcast, drawing awe, ethical concern and global attention

The Guardian - US

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China threatened to cancel key trade talks after UK minister’s Taiwan visit in June

Exclusive: diplomats had to scramble to contain fallout with Beijing after Douglas Alexander’s trip to Taipei

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan stays on high alert after China concludes largest military drills encircling island

Beijing defends live-fire exercises as necessary, while allies warn of rising risks in the Taiwan Strait

The Independent UK

Key dates in Taiwan’s history: A contested island's evolution

China has been staging live-fire military drills around Taiwan featuring aircraft, warships and rocket launches

The Independent UK

China Launches Massive Taiwan Drills As US And Japan Tensions Raise War Fears

China begins its biggest military drills around Taiwan under 'Justice Mission 2025', escalating tensions with the US and Japan as Taipei raises security to high alert.

International Business Times UK

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If There's One Design Detail I Want to Steal for My Home in 2026, It's Going to Be the Incredible Paneling From This Colorful Patisserie in Taiwan That's Going Viral on Instagram

In the Da'an District of Taipei, this extravagantly decorated space feels less like a cafe and more like a 'sensory theater'

Livingetc

Aftershock warning after Taiwan hit by magnitude 7 earthquake

Tremors felt in capital Taipei and across island

The Independent UK

Taiwan Earthquake: Powerful 7.0 Magnitude Tremor Rocks Island's Northeast Coast

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck southeastern Taiwan, shaking buildings in Taipei. TSMC reports no evacuations and the National Fire Agency confirms no damage.

International Business Times UK

China imposes sanctions on US defence firms over Taiwan arms deal

$10bn Trump-approved sale to Taipei triggers Beijing sanctions against firms such as Boeing and Northrop Grumman

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan metro attacker’s parents apologise for their son’s actions

Chang Wen stabbed 14 people, three of them fatally, before falling to his own death from a nearby building

The Independent UK

Bystander who tried to tackle Taipei knife attacker and died from wounds is hailed as hero

Taiwanese police rule out terrorism after smoke grenade and knife attack

The Independent UK

Video of Taiwan Knife Attack Sparks Fury Over Bystanders Doing Nothing: 'Why Are People Just Standing There?'

A viral video of Taipei's knife attack sparks outrage over bystanders' inaction, highlighting the bystander effect as police continue investigating.

International Business Times UK

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Taiwan Knife Attack Suspect Had Military Training, Wanted For A Crime: Here's What We Know About The Offender

A 27-year-old suspect with prior military service carried out a knife and smoke grenade attack in central Taipei, killing three before taking his own life.

The Independent UK

At least three killed by knife-wielding man in Taiwan

Suspect hurled smoke and petrol bombs at Taipei Main Station before stabbing commuters near Zhongshan

International Business Times UK

Terror in Taipei: A Rush-Hour Stabbing Spree in Metro Station And Shopping District Killed 3, Injured 9

A lone man launched an attack in the busy district in Taipei, timing the violence during the rush hour, when subways and streets are packed with people

The Guardian - UK

At least four people killed in mass stabbing in Taipei

Man, 27, from northern Taiwan reported to have fallen to his death in police chase after rampage through capital

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The Independent UK

Furious China vows to step up Taiwan invasion drills in response to US arms package

Beijing issues warlike warnings after Washington backs Taipei with record weapons deal and legal pledges

The Guardian - AU

‘Better off with Taiwan’: Honduras joins other Latin American countries rethinking ties with China

US pressure, broken promises by China and corruption scandals have halted Taiwan’s slide to diplomatic irrelevance in the region

International Business Times UK

Potato Corner Issue: £38.6M PH Snack Business Reveals Franchise Strain as Brand Expands Into London and Taipei

Potato Corner faces scrutiny over franchise claims as it expands into London and Taipei, prompting an internal review amid global growth and £38.6m valuation.

Euronews

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted in national security trial

Jimmy Lai, 78, was found guilty of colluding with foreign forces and publishing seditious articles. The former Apple Daily founder faces life imprisonment.

The Guardian - UK

‘Getting lost is good’: skybridge and floating stairs bring fun and thrills to mighty new Taiwan museum

With its soaring ceilings, meandering pathways and mesh-like walls, Taichung Art Museum, designed by Sanaa, sweeps visitors from library to gallery to rooftop garden for rousing views

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Johnny Knoxville's Wife: Meet Emily Ting — Award-Winning Writer, Director and Producer

Meet Emily Ting, the award-winning filmmaker and newlywed wife of Johnny Knoxville — from her Taipei roots to her acclaimed career as a writer, director and producer.

Benzinga

TSMC Chief CC Wei Says Nvidia CEO 'Wants More Chips' As Jensen Huang Enjoys Hotpot In Taipei And Praises The Taiwanese Foundry: 'No TSMC, No Nvidia'

During his latest trip to Taiwan, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang strengthened ties with longtime manufacturing partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), blending business with camaraderie over a hotpot dinner in Taipei.

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