Expulsion of Chinese student for allegedly dating foreigner sparks debate

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49:18

File photo of a Chinese national flag fluttering against a residential building in Beijing, June 16, 2025.

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A Chinese university has expelled a female student over her allegedly dating a foreigner. The move has sparked debate on Chinese social media about gender bias and nationalism. Also, the death of a famous skydiver in Italy raises questions about what drives extreme athletes despite the dangers. And, the British government plans new laws to curb the resale of performance tickets at sky-high prices. Plus, we look at why a Danish bookstore owner decided to keep boxes of books that were bound for Kenya.

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The AI software driving Filipino call center workers mad
5:55
Student’s expulsion from Chinese university for dating a foreigner sparks debate
4:00
Book explores ’90s lesbian life in London through helpline log
3:28
A rapper finds peace and a channel for his activism through hip-hop and Islam
Special Coverage
7:31
Paralyzed piano player returns to the stage
1:01
Death of famous skydiver sparks questions about what drives extreme athletes
6:23
Soccer players switch out ball for fake ‘human heads’
5:10
Oasis tour marred by scalpers — UK moves to stop resale madness
5:52
Boxes of books destined for Kenya end up at a Danish bookshop
7:19